Moving to Downers Grove, IL: A Local Broker's Honest Neighborhood Guide

Is Downers Grove a good place to live? (the short answer)

Downers Grove is my number one market. I have closed 48 deals here, and not one of them felt like a place I had to talk someone into.

What moving to Downers Grove IL is actually like (from someone who moved out from Chicago)

Schools: how District 58 and District 99 work

• District 58 runs the elementary and middle schools. It is the K through 8 district that covers most of Downers Grove.
• District 99 runs the high schools, with Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South.

The commute: BNSF Metra express to downtown Chicago

Downtown Downers Grove: Tivoli Theatre, the farmers market, walkability

What homes cost and what your money buys

1. Lower end: condos, townhomes, and smaller single-family homes, often a bit further from the train or needing some updating.
2. Middle: the bread and butter single-family homes that most families land on, with the school district and lot size driving price.
3. Upper end: larger homes, prime walk-to-downtown locations, and new construction.

Who Downers Grove is the right fit for (and who it isn't)

FAQ: moving to Downers Grove

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