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Planes, Trains and Automobiles: The Glen is a convenient place to live.

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One of the great advantages to living in The Glen (an upscale development in north shore community Glenview, Illinois) is its proximity to rail, automobile and air transportation.  When my family and I moved here 10 years ago, our primary considerations were the quality of schools, the Glen Town Center lifestyle, and the stunning townhome we were purchasing at Tower Crossing.  Only after we moved here did we learn how easy and fast it is to get around.

Having previously lived in the city we hoped to make regular trips downtown.  We were happy to learn that the new Glen Metra station would deliver us to Union Station in 30 – 45 minutes depending on time of day.  The station is especially close to the Cambridge neighborhood with its many townhomes, duplexes, two-flats and single family homes.

Speaking of trains, Amtrak stops at the Glenview station, about 5 minutes away by car; and it is very helpful to people needing to get to Milwaukee (67 minutes) or to Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport (52 minutes).  Using Mitchell gives air travelers an additional option.

A huge surprise was the speedy trip to O’Hare.  At that time my husband was travelling extensively.  How pleasant to discover that the morning trip to O’Hare took 23 minutes, and an evening return trip took about the same time.  Reverse commute traffic is to thank for that.

The best news of all is that if you don’t want to go anywhere there is much to do right here in The Glen.  We have 15 restaurants, a movie theater, spa, art gallery, and scores of shops in Glen Town Center which is walking distance or very short drive from any home in The Glen.  It is particularly close to the Chapel Crossing, Patriot Commons, Cambridge and Tower Crossing developments.

If you would like to learn about homes in The Glen, please give me a call at 847-401-1802 or by email at margaretludemann@gmail.com.

Margaret Ludemann, Glen Resident and @properties Realtor

Only 31 Homes Left at Regency at The Glen

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I have previously written about a new development under construction in The Glen, Regency.  Pulte is the developer of this new Glenview, Illinois neighborhood.   It is located just north of West Lake Avenue and west of Shermer Road.  For golfers it is an ideal location, walking distance to both The Glen Club’s 18 home championship course and Glenview Prairie Club, a 9 hole course + 4 paddle tennis courts.  All homes are short distances from Glen Town Center’s many shops and restaurants, and also to the Glen’s Metra Station.

149 homes are planned in Regency, consisting of 109 townhomes, 38 villas, and 2 single family homes.  The townhomes come in 4 models.  There are two models of villas (duplexes), both with first floor master suites.  I recently sat down with my friends at Pulte, and received these new updates.

Update:  As of today, all villas and single family homes have been sold, though some have not yet been completed.  Only 1 villa is currently for sale (it just came on the market); and it is a re-sale which I have listed.  It is the first villa re-sale in Regency.  The couple who owns this home have lived there for only 9 months, and they have been transferred.

Update:  Of the planned 109 townhomes 78 have been sold.  This is up to the minute news.  While I wasn’t a math major, I’m pretty sure that leaves 31 homes still for sale.  This is important information for anyone interested in maintenance free, new construction, townhome living in The Glen.  This has proven to be a very popular development, so the 31 remaining homes will not be available for long.

For additional information or to tour a Regency home please call me at 847-401-3325 or email me at margaretludemann@gmail.com.

Margaret Ludemann, Resident of The Glen & @properties Realtor

Update on Patriot Commons in The Glen

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Patriot Commons is a beautiful housing development in The Glen, Glenview, Illinois.  The developer is highly respected Toll Brothers.  This development of condos and townhomes (near Glen Town Center’s many restaurants and shops) really took off a few years ago, but like many new construction projects it hit the wall during the recession.  After completing and selling out phase one, construction stopped, and I haven’t seen activity at the sales center in some time.  Since I occasionally receive emails and calls about Patriot Commons, I decided to do some investigating.

I learned that Toll Brothers does indeed plan to complete this development; however no schedule has been established at this time.  Construction may begin again sometime in 2014.  At that time, the company plans to build 51 more homes, 35 condos and 16 townhomes.  Assuming the configurations remain the same, there will be 6 different condo models ranging in size between 1141 – 1388 sq ft and 3 different townhome models.

I toured the models a few years ago.  They are close to my Tower Crossing home in The Glen.  The homes were stunning, and some had breathtaking views of the championship golf course at The Glen Club.  The materials and workmanship were of very high quality.  I’m sure existing owners love their homes and the Glen lifestyle.  When Toll Brothers begins building in Patriot Commons again, the homes will compete with row homes, condos and villas in several existing Glen neighborhoods including Regency (Pulte’s new development), Cambridge, Southgate, and Glen Shores.  The townhome/villa development recently announced by Edward R. James Partners for the Glen will be coming online next year, too.

Margaret Ludemann, Resident of The Glen, @properties Realtor

Market Update: Townhomes in The Glen

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It has been a busy spring for attached homes (townhomes, row houses, villas) in The Glen, the premier residential, retail, and dining venue in Glenview, Illinois.

The newest housing development in The Glen is called Regency.  Pulte Homes is currently building 109 townhomes and 40 villas ranging is size from 1523 sq ft to 2493 sq ft.  The development is not yet sold out, but homes are moving rather quickly.  Buyers are attracted to The Glen, and also by the prospect of purchasing new construction at competitive prices in an area known for excellent schools.

The row homes and villas in Southgate were built approximately 9 years ago; the development offers 38 row homes and 24 villas ranging in size from 1585 sq f to 2055 sq ft.  There are no homes on the market currently.  (Homes do show on the MLS and in this website, but they are under contract.  They are removed from the MLS and website when the purchases close.)  3 have sold so far in 2013 and 6 were sold in 2012.  These homes are so popular that they sell rapidly.

There are 3 Tower Crossing townhomes currently for sale.  This development includes 154 homes in 6 models which range in size from 3031 sq ft to 4105 sq ft.  2 of the homes currently for sale are Drake models (3075 sq ft) with elevators!  They have direct views of Lake Glenview and Gallery Park.  The other home for sale is an Astoria model with 3210 sq ft.  There are 2 Tower Crossing homes for rent currently.  7 homes in this development have sold or are under contract so far in 2013, and 3 have rented.  11 sold and 12 rented in 2012.

If you are interested in a luxury townhome or villa on the North Shore, please contact me at 847-401-1802.

Margaret Ludemann

 

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