Margaret Ludemann

The Glen Census: Neighborhoods, Residents, Children

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Often I receive phone calls or emails from people who live outside of the Chicago metropolitan area who have heard of The Glen or who discovered it while performing real estate searches.  Many found individual homes online, but wonder what the neighborhood is like…and if it’s family/children friendly.  Well, here is some of what I tell them…

                                            “The Glen – By the Numbers.”

NEIGHBORHOODS:  The Glen is not just one neighborhood.  In fact, we have 13 defined residential areas.  They can be classified into three different types of housing:

(1) Privately owned or rented single and multi-family units: Chapel Crossing at The Glen, Landings at The Glen, Cambridge at The Glen, Southgate on The Glen, Patriot Commons at The Glen, Regency at The Glen, Aloft at The Glen Tower Center, Tower Crossing at The Glen and Glenshore Condos;

(2) Senior housing: Vi at The Glen, Chestnut Square at The Glen and Thomas Place; and

(3) Navy town homes (The Glen is located on the land formerly used as Naval Air Station Glenview, and there continues to be some Navy housing.)

HOMES, POPULATION & CHILDREN:  There are 2,075 homes and 4,843 residents in The Glen.  For the record, I haven’t met one who doesn’t love it here.  Of those nearly 5,000 residents are 1,420 children.

  • 1,119 of the children are old enough to attend school.
  • Of these, 210 attend non-public schools (about 18%).
  • 948 children attend the several excellent public schools in Glenview.

The numbers, of course, only tell you a part of the story.  To learn about our homes, shopping, dining, golfing, and lifestyle, please give me a call at 847-401-1802.

Margaret Ludemann

Glen Resident & @properties Realtor

Home sales booming in Glenview and North Shore

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An improving economy, job growth, and low mortgage interest rates are fueling a home sales boom in Glenview, Illinois and the entire North Shore of the Chicago metropolitan area.  Another factor is the popularity of the North Shore’s premier community, The Glen, which has 1,106 private residences.  Not only are homes in The Glen popular, but the many restaurants and shops in Glen Town Center attract buyers to homes in greater Glenview.  The outstanding schools serving Glen families (Westbrook Elementary, Attea Middle, and Glenbrook South High) also bring in many buyers.

Glenview Home Sales:   The sale of all types of Glenview homes increased by 19.4% in 2012 and by 58.8% since the bottom of the housing crash in 2008.

  • 455 detached single family homes sold in Glenview in 2012, an increase of 13.5% in a single year.  Only 297 single family homes sold in 2008.  So from 2008 through 2012, sales have increased by 53%.
  • 258 attached properties (such as townhomes, condos & villas) sold in 2012, an increase of 31.6% in one year and 69.7% since 2008.
  • Many of these sales occurred in The Glen with its various neighborhoods such as Cambridge, Chapel Crossing, Landings, Patriot Commons, Regency, Southgate, and Tower Crossing.

North Shore Home Sales:  The sale of all types of North Shore homes increased by 23.7% in 2012 and by 56.9% since 2008.

  • 3,926 detached single family homes sold on the North Shore in 2012, an increase of 19.4% in a single year and 54.6% since the low in 2008.
  • 1,887 attached properties sold in 2012, an increase of 33.5% in a single year and an astounding 70.6% since 2009.

If you would like information about homes for sale in The Glen, Glenview and the North Shore, please call me at 847-401-1802.

Over 500 Townhomes & Villas in The Glen

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The Glen in Glenview, Illinois is known for many things including Glen Town Center (shopping, dining, entertainment), two golf courses (The Glen Club, Glenview National 9), the Park Center, Kohl Childrens Museum, and several beautiful neighborhoods (Cambridge, Chapel Crossing, Glen Shore, Landings in The Glen, Patriot Commons, Regency at The Glen, Southgate, and Tower Crossing), and 671 single family homes.  Today, though, I want to tell you about the many townhomes, villas, duplexes and two-flats in The Glen.

There are over 500 multi-family private homes in The Glen, and there is significant diversity among these lovely properties.  They range in size from 1141 sq ft to over 4100 sq ft…and in price from around $300,000 to the high $700,000s.  Here is a breakdown of the various neighborhoods which have multi-family homes:

Cambridge:  108 townhomes, 35 duplexes, 13 two-flats.  There is a variety of sizes and models.

Glen Shore:  38 condo/apartments are available in various sizes & models.

Patriot Commons:  Six townhome and condominium models are available, offering 1141 sq ft to 1388 sq ft.

Regency:  109 townhomes and 40 ranch villas.  Townhomes range in size between 1523 sq ft and 1835 sq ft.  Villas are larger at 1883 sq ft – 2493 sq ft.

Southgate – Phase 1:  38 lovely row homes offer 1,585 to 1,919 sq ft.  24 charming villas offer 1,625 to 2,055 sq ft.

Tower Crossing:  154 row homes, 6 models, 3031 sq ft to 4105 sq ft.

Some new construction homes are available, and many existing homes are for sale.  If you would like additional information, please contact me at 847-401-1802.

Margaret Ludemann, resident of The Glen

Regency at The Glen – Townhomes & Villas Selling Fast

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New ranch villa in Regency in The Glen

The Glen’s newest housing development, Regency at The Glen, is really taking shape.  In fact, several homes have been completed, and the new owners have moved in.  I’ve been following construction progress since developer Pulte broke ground early in 2012, and I am amazed at how much has happened just in the last month.  Regency will have 109 townhomes and 40 ranch villas when all is said and done sometime in 2013.   Townhomes range in size between 1523 sq ft and 1835 sq ft.  The beautiful ranch villas are larger at 1883 sq ft – 2493 sq ft.

There is only one villa still for sale; all others have been sold.  Many of the townhomes are still available, but they too are moving fast.

The Glen has incorporated different housing styles and sizes quite nicely.  Naturally there are several single family home neighborhoods such as Chapel Crossing, Landings at The Glen, Cambridge and Southgate on The Glen.  There is one condo development as well, Glen Shore.  Townhomes are very popular here due to the urban feeling of the community with it’s own main street, restaurants, and shops.  Neighborhoods with townhomes include Tower Crossing, Cambridge, Southgate, and Patriot Commons.  Cambridge, Patriot Commons, and Southgate, like Regency, also offer ranch villas.

Regency is a short walk to Glen Town Center.  If you would like a tour, please give me a call at 847-401-1802.

Margaret Ludemann, Glen Resident & @properties Realtor

Big year for home sales in Southgate in The Glen

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Southgate sign at the corner of Patriot Blvd and Independence.

Southgate in The Glen is experiencing a big year in home sales.  In fact, nearly double as many Southgate homes have already sold in 2012 vs. all of 2011, and the year isn’t over!

Southgate is one of the wonderful communities in The Glen, Glenview Illinois.  There are 299 homes in the 104 acres of Southgate.  237 of these are single family detached homes,  55 border The Glen Club’s championship golf course.  There are also 62 attached homes:  38 are row homes and 24 are villas.

A little sales history will prove my point regarding the big sales jump in 2012.  Seven Southgate homes sold in 2011, which is about the average over the last three years.  But so far in 2012, thirteen homes have sold.  Plus there are three homes under contract, waiting to close.  I suspect that at least two of these will close yet in 2012, so Southgate should end up with 15 sales for the full year.

What’s behind the increase in sales?  Let’s begin with the community itself.  Southgate is one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the north shore.  The homes are stunning in appearance and built with the highest quality of materials and workmanship.  Second, many people waited to buy their next homes until the economy improved and jobs became more secure.  Well, that time has arrived, and the buyers are looking for quality properties. Third, prices are well below their 2006 highs, but they are beginning to increase.  So now is an ideal time to buy.  Finally, mortgage interest rates are at historically low levels.  It all adds up to a boom in Southgate sales.  If you are interested in a Southgate home, please contact me at 847-401-1802.