At the name of Clarendon Hills, one might imagine rolling, sweeping contours, and that’s an accurate depiction of this west Chicago suburb of nearly 8,800 people. In the 1920s, designers took a page from the playbook of Frederick Law Olmstead, who was famous for shaping neighborhoods around natural landscapes like parks. As a result, the streets in Clarendon Hills move in fluid lines, following the contour of the land, unlike the grids of surrounding neighborhoods. “This is a highly valued area,” says Realtor Bryan Bomba. “People from the city regularly seek it out, because it’s not too much of a departure from the city lifestyle.” Indeed, West Suburban Living in 2012 named Clarendon Hills the second-best place to live in the Chicago area.
Downtown of Clarendon Hills has a vintage feel with bookshops, florists, & ice cream shop.
The Clarendon Hills Metra Station is conveniently located in the downtown area.
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Hosek Park and Prospect Park
Pockets of parks dot the area. At 9 acres, Hosek Park in south Clarendon Hills is a hub of activity with playgrounds, soccer fields, softball fields and tennis courts. But the centerpiece is 23-acre Prospect Park, stamped by picturesque fishing ponds and loaded with athletic facilities, including batting cages. In keeping with the neighborhood’s natural philosophy, parts of the park are restored prairie. The park also sees year-round activity thanks to its sledding hill. Hinsdale Golf Club has been around since 1898 and sits near the heart of the community. But the club is exclusive — membership is by invitation only.
Well maintained walking trails in Prospect Park make getting around Clarendon Hills easy.
Hosek Park is a great place to get away from it all.
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Cottages, Cape Cods and ranch-style homes in a wooded setting
Clarendon Hills has a wide variety of home styles, and no two homes look the same here. Many neighborhood streets have a park-like atmosphere with green lawns, mature trees and gardens. Sidewalks line most neighborhood streets. Midcentury ranch-style homes, bungalows and Cape Cods are common in the community and can range from $400,000 to $600,000. Larger Tudor and Colonial Revivals, split-levels and new traditional homes can cost between $600,000 and $1 million. Many new traditional estates with quarter-acre lots were built after 2000 and tend to range from $1 million to $3 million.
A brightly colored colonial revival home style is eye popping in Clarendon Hills.
In Clarendon Hills, houses can be 4,000SF or more, situated on quarter acre lots.
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Hinsdale Central High School
Community Consolidated School District 181 serves the area and receives an A-plus from Niche. The district has seven elementary schools and two middle schools, all of which earn A-plus grades from Niche. Walker Elementary is one of the district’s smallest schools, enrolling only 270 students at the K-5 level. Students then usually move up to Clarendon Hills Middle, a school that serves 600 students in grades 6-8. The institution has been named a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School. For secondary education, students may attend Hinsdale Township High School District No. 86, another A-plus district and the No. 1 district in DuPage County. The sports teams at Hinsdale Central High School are known for being highly successful, with Hinsdale students winning eight state championships in 2015. Expansions arrived in 2004, with bigger hallways and a $5 million-dollar library. New amenities continue to be added, including a pool and, in 2022, a student commons.
Clarendon Hills serves 600 students in grades 6-8.
Hinsdale Central High School received an A-plus rating from Niche.
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Ogden Avenue has shops and restaurants
Drive along Ogden Avenue in north Clarendon Hills for retail shopping, groceries and dining experiences. The bright and lively Citrus Diner serves up tried-and-true breakfast dishes with eggs, bacon and home fries. Standard Market was founded in 2011 by local farmers and features produce, a butcher shop, a bakery, ready-made meals and specialty goods. The market also has a coffee shop and five restaurants that serve everything from sandwiches to sushi.
The Village Gourmet is family owned and operated Cafe in downtown Clarendon Hills.
Standard Market's rustic setting makes it a relaxing time when looking for special ingredient.
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About 20 miles to Chicago
There’s a thriving Metra commuter station downtown on the BNSF line. Kingery Highway in west Clarendon Hills connects to Interstates 88, 294 and 355. Drivers can take Interstate 280 to get to Chicago 22 miles away. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is about 17 miles away and Naperville is 13 miles west. Several hospitals and medical centers are within a few miles of the community, including UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.
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