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Deerfield is part of Chicago’s North Shore
The Chicago suburb of Deerfield is among the communities in the North Shore area, featuring many affluent suburbs. “Deerfield is lumped into it, even though there isn’t any lakefront property here,” says Beth Alberts, a broker with Compass with about 15 years of experience. The Briarwood neighborhood in Deerfield fits the bill of the North Shore with multi-million-dollar homes but has plenty well below that mark. “The neighborhood is full of families and young kids,” she adds. That’s because people seek out the area for the highly-rated schools.
Briarwood has a wide range of home sizes and styles.
Jewett Park is a great park for Briarwood families to enjoy a game of soccer.
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Public schools feed into an A-plus Deerfield High School
With a districtwide student-to-teacher ratio of 10-to-1, Deerfield School District 109 gets an A-minus overall on Niche and includes Kipling Elementary, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is rated an A overall. Alan B. Shepard Middle School also gets an A. Deerfield High School is ranked the 25th best public high school in Illinois out of more than 700. The school receives an A-plus, and students can join a long list of organizations like Code Warriors, an exclusive girls’ club where members learn how to program and build apps. Students can join the Deerprints Club, the school’s newspaper, which students produce.
Kipling Elementary School is a highly rated school in the heart of Briarwood.
Deerfield High School near Briarwood was a National Blue Ribbon School in 2022.
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Briarwood Country Club
The neighborhood's centerpiece is the Briarwood Country Club on Deerfield Road. It’s a private course built over 100 years ago. The course has tree-lined greenways and picturesque water features. The entrance to the nature preserves at Trail Tree Park is at an intersection of a subdivision with a small playground. Beyond that is a trail that leads to 5 acres of observing nature along the North Branch of the Chicago River. To the south is Briarwood Park, which has a nature preserve and athletic fields. In the winter, the open space is used for ice skating. Status updates on the availability of open ice skating are on the Deerfield Park District website during cold weather. During the summer, the Deerspring Pool is open and has a water slide and a zero-depth wading pool.
Briarwood is home to the Briarwood Country Club with over 100 years of history.
The trails are very scenic in Trail Tree Park in Briarwood.
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Houses in Briarwood
There is a wide price range in Briarwood. Single-family homes from the 1940s to the ‘60s are priced between $350,000 and $500,000. “Some of those could be good starter homes,” Alberts says. Cape Cods and ranch style are some of the prominent designs. Colonial Revival and modern tri-levels spanning up to 4,000 square feet range from $600,000 to $950,000 on a half-acre lot. Sprawling estates adjacent to the golf club have prices between $1 and $3 million. Townhouses are also an option, with a price tag between $300,000 and $400,000. Briarwood scores a 2 on the CAP index for crime, 2 points below the national average.
You can find split-level and contemporary homes on the same block in Briarwood.
Dormered homes with covered front entries are common in the Briarwood neighborhood.
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A historic village with various houses of worship
On the corner of Deerfield Road and Kipling Place, west of the country club, is a small collection of historic buildings on display. The Deerfield Historic Village is open for tours on Sundays from June through September and authentically depicts a typical prairie community. The oldest building, a one-room house dating to 1837, is where a tailor and his wife raised seven children. Elementary school students in the area learn in an 1890 one-room schoolhouse for the day as part of a local history class.
The historic one room school in the Briarwood neighborhood is worth a visit.
You can find historic artifacts in the Briarwood neighborhood.
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The Shops at Deerfield Square
The Shops at Deerfield Square, an upscale shopping center in downtown Deerfield, is a retail option for Briarwood residents. Whole Foods Market and Ann Taylor Loft are some of the center's tenants at the busy corner of Deerfield and Waukegan Roads. Deerbrook Shopping Center is further south on Waukegan Road, with a Hobby Lobby and Jewel-Osco. Carson’s Prime Steaks and Famous Barbecue, a regional chain known for its baby-back ribs and cornbread since opening in the area in 1977, operates its Deerfield location along Waukegan Road in a commercial area with a mix of low- and mid-rise corporate offices surrounded by sizable parking lots.
Briarwood has several great grocery options including a Jewel Osco.
Enjoy a hotdog and fries at Dear Franks near Briarwood.
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Proximity to Interstates 294 and 94
The neighborhood is 2 miles north of Interstate 94, which leads south into downtown Chicago, about 25 miles away. It’s also 3 and a half miles west of I-294, where it’s a 17-mile drive south to O’Hare International Airport. The Deerfield Metra station is a close drive. The commuter rail takes passengers to Union Station in downtown Chicago in about an hour. Public transportation by bus is available on major roads like Deerfield and Lake Cook Roads.
The I-94 Expressway is a short distance from the Briarwood neighborhood.
Residents of Briarwood can catch a ride on the Pace bus.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Patti Stryker Park
Soccer
Ice Skating Rink
Brickyards Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Briarwood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Glenbrook Countryside Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Deerspring Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Volleyball
Jewett Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Skateboard
Chicago Botanic Garden
Parking Lot
Botanical Gardens
Rosewood Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Beach
Barkley Prairie Forest Preserve
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
26 min drive
Bus
Lake Cook Rd & Ellendale Rd & Birchwood Rd
Bus
Deerfield Rd & Kenton Rd & Kipling Pl
Bus
Lake Cook Rd & Northbrook Ct Dr (W)
Bus
Lake Cook Rd & Avon Rd
Bus
Lake Cook Rd & Cottonwood Rd
Bus
Deerfield Rd & Kipling Pl & Kenton Rd
Bus
Lake Cook Rd & Carlisle Ave & Pine Tree Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Briarwood
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Briarwood, Deerfield sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Briarwood, Deerfield over the last 12 months is $795,724, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nestled in a tranquil and picturesque neighborhood, this charming residence offers a blend of classic architecture and modern amenities. Built in 1961, this home exudes character and warmth, making it perfect for families or those seeking a serene escape. Step inside to discover a spacious layout featuring three elegant bathrooms, each designed with comfort and style in mind. The generous living
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,258
Median Age
43
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$199,558
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$208,677
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
83.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
17''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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