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Lake Bluff, 33 miles north of the
Loop, provides residents with a self-contained lifestyle.
The village has a 30-shop downtown
business district two blocks long, an industrial park and
the popular Carriage Way shopping center.
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There are numerous events that keep the residents
involved in the community. Gardening enthusiasts may take
in the beautiful blooming plants and foliage of the annual
Garden Market. Bird watchers find an interesting assortment
of fowl in the Ravine Park and Wetlands, a nature preserve
featuring a pond with a boardwalk offering nice views.
Residents may participate in a variety of organizations,
such as the Lake Bluff Women's Club which offers activities
such as pot-luck dinners, book discussions and gardening tips.
Housing. Lake Bluff's beauty is apparent
in the styles of available housing. Two-story Colonials, regal
Victorians and renovated farmhouses blend nicely with new
construction. The 2000 the average sale price of a single-family
home was $528,608.
Some townhouses are available in the $200,000
to $390,000 range. The average attached housing sale price
in 2000 was $185,999.
Rental apartments average $925 for a one-bedroom
and $1,250 per month for a two-bedroom unit.
Schools. Lake Bluff elementary students
attend District 65, where special education, gifted courses
and programs for children with special needs are offered.
Teenagers attend Lake Forest High School, which had an average
2000 composite ACT score of 25.0. The highly regarded school
offers a fine academic program, physical education classes,
fine arts and foreign language study courses.
Transportation. U.S. 41 and Sheridan
Road run through Lake Bluff, while the Tri-State Tollway (I-294)
is located just west of town. Drive time to the Loop is an
hour. O'Hare Airport is a 40-minute drive, and Midway is 55
minutes away. For rail commuters, the Metra train stops in
Lake Bluff and reaches the Loop in an hour.
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Facts about Lake Bluff, 2000 |
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Population:
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5,551 |
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Median
Income:
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$179,564 |
| Median Age: |
40.7 |
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Single-Family
Home Sales:
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Total sales in 2000:
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166 |
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Average
sale price:
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$528,608 |
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Low:
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$190,000 |
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High:
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$2,750,000 |
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Average
marketing time:
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55
days |
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Townhome/Condo
Sales:
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Total sales in 2000:
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66 |
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Average
sale price:
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$185,999 |
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Low:
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$90,000 |
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High:
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$500,000 |
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Average
marketing time:
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34
days |
Other Points of Interest
• Village
Map
• Village
Website
• Recreation
• Lake
Forest High School Report Card
• Schools
• Library
• Chamber of Commerce
• Hospitals
• Places of worship
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