Glencoe, Illinois
Population: 8,600
Located in Cook County
The suburb of Glencoe, which borders Lake Michigan and is one of many towns that make up Chicago's affluent North Shore, is simply not your typical suburb. There isn't any area in all of Glencoe that looks like a subdivision. In the late '40s and early '50s subdivisions were built on the western side of Glencoe, but those areas have mature trees and none of the homes are like other ones on the street. There's no homogeneity here. The homes are all unique.
Homes are unique and are often architecturally significant, such as the nine Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Glencoe. But homes usually are pricey. The selling price for single-family homes in the village averages $710,000. Very expensive properties hug the lake, with many mansions costing $1 million and more. Homes a few blocks from the beach on the east side of the village are usually in the upper-six figures, and here is where many cherished three-story homes built early in the century are found.
Although buyers would be hard-pressed to find a starter home under $200,000 in Glencoe, there are a few houses on the south side of the village and near the business district priced under $300,000. Many of the split-levels and colonials that were developed in subdivisions on the western side are more affordable than the vintage houses to the east. A scattering of apartments can be found near the business district, usually in charming vintage buildings.
"Breezy Castle," the home of early Glencoe settler Frederick Newhall, was built in 1871. It may be seen at 815 Greenleaf Avenue. The original structure boasted a two story belvedere tower, rising above the third floor. Because of its height, the tower swayed in the wind; hence the "breezy" name. The tower has been removed but the combination of Mansard roof and Italian detail is typical of early Victorian taste.
The business district delights Glencoe residents about as much as the beauty of the lake shore and historical architecture. A true Main Street style town — no strip mall settings — offers some 81 stores, mixing a small-town flavor with convenience and upscale merchants and boutiques.
Although Glencoe can be defined by its historical past, the village is intent on keeping its schools on the cutting edge. Schools reflect the affluence of the region, and students here are offered the finest in education, and in choices for further study.
Glencoe is a village that is determined to maintain its historical roots, but look to the future, and embrace it fully. If you’re looking to move to the greater-Chicago area, take a gander at Glencoe, with great transportation, and convenient access to Chicago, you can’t go wrong!
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