Inhabiting vast areas of natural preserves and forested woodlands, East Tinley Park is a suburban community bathed in various hues of green. This scenic neighborhood is in the eastern part of the village of Tinley Park, a suburb 30 miles southwest of Chicago. Located near several major highways as well as rail services, East Tinley Park offers convenient commuter access to the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The community is also home to top-rated schools and abundant dining, shopping, entertainment and recreational venues, providing East Tinley Park residents an accessible and comfortable lifestyle.
East Tinley Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Tinley Park, Illinois
Cook County 60477, 60478
Condos, townhouses and single-family homes available in Tinley Park
Many area homes belong to gated communities or subdivisions with Homeowners Association (HOA) fees. "There's a good mix of single-family houses as well as multi-family units, and the schools are highly rated” to help retain the area’s property value, says Cheri Cronin, Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty. Largely developed from the 1970s to the present day, East Tinley Park’s residences are well-maintained with verdant landscaping. Properties here are mostly 1,000 to 2,000-square-foot townhouses and condominiums ranging from $150,000 to $450,000. Single-family houses are concentrated in the northwest sector and are priced between $250,000 and $350,000. These homes are around 1,500 and 2,500 square feet with New Traditional designs, and yard sizes vary from 7,000 square feet to half an acre.
Top-rated schools in Tinley Park
Collectively, Tinley Park residents are served by five elementary school districts and four high school systems. Particularly for East Tinley Park community members, most are serviced by Community Consolidated School District 146 for primary and middle school education, and by Bremen High School District 228 for secondary schooling. Area students may attend Memorial Elementary School and Central Middle School, both of which have a B Niche score. Tinley Park High School has an A-minus rating and a 91% graduation rate while offering over 12 athletic programs and more than 31 clubs for its students. In addition to several community colleges, Chamberlain University and Rasmussen University are also located within several miles of the neighborhood.
Tinley Park’s natural reserves display a harmonious blend of undulating green
East Tinley Park’s sprawling wooded landscape is home to various nature reserves and wetlands. The 585-acre Bartel Grassland and Water Reserve has a rich birdlife and native flora population, offering visitors a viewing area with an observation mound. Kildeer Wetlands is just to the north and is a peaceful place to watch the sunset. Bobolink Meadow Land and Water Reserve has a short trail and family picnic area, and birdwatchers can spot meadowlarks, bobolinks and redwing blackbirds. The neighborhood is also home to parts of the Forest Preserves of Cook County, offering wonderful grounds for trails and wildlife. Anglers may fish at Tryner's Pond, and golfers can book tee times at The Odyssey’s par 72, 18-hole course. Locals can take their children to nearby Memorial Park or Woodgate Park, both of which have playgrounds, ball fields and tennis courts.
Year-round events at Zabrocki Plaza
Various community events in Tinley Park take place at Zabrocki Plaza, including the farmers market in June through September, Music in the Plaza, the Tinley Park Block Party and the Art and Garden Market. Additional festivals to highlight are the Tinley Park Rib Fest and the public art program Benches on the Avenue. The Tinley Park Convention Center is one of the Midwest’s premier destinations for expositions, hosting events such as the Tinley Park Golf Show. For a family outing, visit Odyssey Fun World and explore the park’s amusement rides, zip lines and go-karts. Music lovers can check out the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater."A lot of big acts come down here,” Cronin says.
Shopping at Brookside Marketplace
Residents can shop for groceries at Jewel-Osco, which is near the northern end of the neighborhood, and Aldi is closer to the southern tip of East Tinley Park. Brookside Marketplace is home to big-box retailers such as Target, Kohl’s, HomeGoods and Best Buy. Located along North Creek Drive, Cracker Barrel is a popular dine-out option that serves hearty American comfort food, and Hamada of Japan is known for hibachi and authentic sushi rolls. Additional eateries can be explored on 183rd Street, including the sandwich shop, Al's Beef and JoJo Asian Bistros. Located about 9 miles northwest of the neighborhood, Orland Square is a comprehensive indoor mall with over 140 popular fashion labels and restaurants.
Navigating into Chicago, also known as “the windy city”
East Tinley Park remains a car-dependent community, and people drive to work and school. O'Hare International Airport is 40 miles to the north via Interstate 294, and downtown Chicago is 27 miles away through Interstate 57. General hospital, UChicago Medicine at Ingalls - Tinley Park, is 4 miles north. For public transportation, Pace Suburban Bus services the suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan area and is a division of the Regional Transportation Authority, and Metra has two rail stops in Tinley Park.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michele Marks
Coldwell Banker Realty
(630) 864-6553
130 Total Sales
1 in East Tinley Park
$245,000 Price
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John Wanda
Century 21 Circle
(708) 859-7043
106 Total Sales
1 in East Tinley Park
$190,000 Price
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Sean Caldwell
RE/MAX Rising
(309) 726-4073
321 Total Sales
1 in East Tinley Park
$180,000 Price
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Leslie Woods
ALL N ONE PROPERTIES INC
(855) 772-9217
26 Total Sales
1 in East Tinley Park
$238,500 Price
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Angelica Jones
Responds QuicklyMain Street Real Estate Group
(224) 287-9248
61 Total Sales
1 in East Tinley Park
$239,000 Price
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Ned Malley
Infiniti Properties, Inc.
(708) 859-7846
88 Total Sales
1 in East Tinley Park
$217,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Tinley Park | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
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Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Tinley Park, Tinley Park sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in East Tinley Park, Tinley Park over the last 12 months is $267,293, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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