Glen Ellyn is a prosperous, civic-minded community with much to offer by way of shopping, dining, arts and entertainment. In fact, it was also hailed as Illinois' choice in the USA Today feature, 'Picturesque Small Towns in Every State.' “Glen Ellyn was developed along Lake Ellyn, not on a gride like a lot of the surrounding areas,” Pat Turley, a Realtor with The Turley Group and a resident of Glen Ellyn for over 40 years says. “It’s really got this romantic feel to it. The community has really stayed away from developing as of late; they want it to keep its charm.” That charm has brought families to Glen Ellyn, and they’ve stayed for the schools, the green space and the shopping and dining.
Glen Ellyn is a peaceful blend of nature and suburban living.
The Glen Ellyn Village Office is a brings a touch of history with its colonial architecture.
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From charming Cape Cods to large modern traditional homes
Glen Ellyn is home to a variety of housing styles, including charming Cape Cods, custom-built modern traditionals and American Foursquares. For $1.5 million, homebuyers can get a 4,124-square foot, 4-bed, 4-bath home on a beautifully landscaped and pristinely maintained, fully fenced lot. A 1,400 square foot 3-bed, 2-bath split level will cost you around $280,000. Those who don’t want to worry about maintaining a yard can buy a condo or townhouse. A 3-bed, 2-bath condo will cost around $230,000. Sidewalks and crosswalks are common throughout Glen Ellyn, giving residents a place to go for a nice afternoon stroll.
Custom-built modern traditional homes are a highlight among Glen Ellyn's various home syles.
Cape Cods are a classic home style in Glen Ellyn.
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Collection of impressive schools
Students in Glen Ellyn attend Park View Elementary School, home of the Panthers, which earned an A grade from Niche and gives students a variety of afterschool programs. Programs are provided through afterschool clubs and partnerships with local park districts and the YMCA. From Park View, students move on to Glen Crest Middle School and Glenbard South High School, both of which earned an A grade from Niche. “Glenbard South High School has a tremendous track record with a very impressive athletics program,” Pattie Murray, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Chicago says. The Phillip J. Rock Center and School is the only publicly funded residential school for students who are Deaf-Blind in the country. The school serves students from the age of three through their 22nd birthday. As for private options, St. James the Apostle Catholic School is a private school offering a faith-based education for students from preschool through middle school. The school offers a variety of after-school activities like theater, math club and book club.
Students of Glen Ellyn end up at Glenbard South High School.
Glen Crest Middle School building in Glen Ellyn.
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The heart of Glen Ellyn: Lake Ellyn Park
Lake Ellyn Park includes a 25-acre lake, new playground, two clay tennis courts and a boathouse that residents can rent out for special occasions. “Lake Ellyn Park hosts one of the best fireworks shows you’ll ever see each summer,” Murray says. Village Green Park is next door and has a playground, splash pad, baseball fields, a full-sized basketball court, garden plots and a grass path to Lambert Lake. Panfish Park, to the east, has a playground, picnic tables and a walking path that winds around two ponds. Newton Park, to the north, has a skatepark and in the winter visitors can go ice skating and sledding down the hill.
Lake Ellyn Park
Lake Ellyn Park is famous for its incredibly beautiful lake.
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Diverse dining for everyone
There are several supermarkets off West Roosevelt Road for when residents need to fill up their pantry. Shop at Jewel-Osco, Trader Joe’s, ALDI or Pete’s Fresh Market. When locals are in the mood for Italian food, they can check out fire + wine, a warm, relaxed spot for Neapolitan pizzas and rustic small plates served alongside beer and global wines. Visitors should try the ricotta honeycomb and pork belly appetizers before they order pizza. For those craving Mexican, look no further than A Toda Madre for imaginative, market-fresh takes on regional Mexican favorites dished up in a rustic, minimal space. The restaurant serves dishes “tapas style,” perfect for those who want to bring friends and order a bunch of different dishes to share. If residents ever want a seafood boil, they head to King Crab Illinois and order the spicy Cajun sauce to dip their seafood in.
For a casual venue offering hearty pub food, head out to Main Street Pub in Glen Ellyn.
In Glen Ellyn, A Toda Madre is an imaginative, market-fresh take on regional Mexican favorites.
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Glen Ellyn Metra Station to head to Chicago
With plenty always going on in the village, residents may not want to leave. When they want to explore Chicago, they can park their car at the Glen Ellyn Metra station, and they’ll arrive at Chicago Union Station in under an hour. For those looking to get out of town, O’Hare International Airport is a 24-mile drive from Glen Ellyn. For medical attention, residents can head to UChicago Medicine Advent Health Glen Oaks.
Glen Ellyn is only a short Metra ride away from Chicago downtown.
27 miles west of Chicago sits Glen Ellyn, a charming suburb with so much to offer.
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Glen Art Theatre
On Friday nights, residents make their way over to the Glen Art Theatre to catch a movie on the silver screen. Built in the 1920s, this delightful movie theater screens both first-run and independent films. The village also hosts events throughout the year downtown like the Winter Sidewalk Sale, Sip and Shop Your Way into Spring, Wines and Finds and Festival of the Arts.
The Glen Art Theatre was built in the 1920's and screens both first-run and independent films.
The Glen Art Theater in Glen Ellyn is a charming movie theater from days past.
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Play a round at Village Links of Glen Ellyn
Village Links of Glen Ellyn is a village-owned golf course offering 27 holes of gold, a large driving range, well-maintained practice facilities, numerous leagues and year-round dining at Reserve 22.
Glen Ellyn residents are treated to the world class Village Links Golf Course.
Village Links of Glen Ellyn offers 27 holes of golf and year-round dining at Reserve 22.
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