Bloomberg, the prestigious business publication, today reported that The Glen has been the 7th fastest growing high-income neighborhood in America since 2000. The Glen, on the grounds of the former Glenview Naval Air Station, is a wonderful retail and residential development in the Chicagonorth shore village of Glenview. It is also my home. I purchased a home here in the early days of the development back in 2003. Here is a link to the Bloomberg article, and if you are interested in living in The Glen please let me know.
If you don’t know about The Glen, you’re in for a very pleasant surprise. It is a retail and residential development in Glenview, and it’s like no other. It is popular for many reasons including Glen Town Center (shopping, dining, entertainment), two golf courses (The Glen Club, Glenview National 9), the Park Center, Kohl Children’s Museum, and several beautiful neighborhoods (Cambridge, Chapel Crossing, Glen Shore, Landings in The Glen, Patriot Commons, Regency at The Glen, Southgate, Tower Crossing and Westgate), and 700 beautiful single family homes. Today, though, I want to tell you about the many townhomes, row homes, villas, duplexes, two-flats and condos in The Glen.
There are over 500 attached homes in The Glen, and there are more models than you can count. Some are modest in size at 1141 sq ft. Others are very large at 4105 sq ft. And there are scads of home sizes in between. They range from one level to four. Yes, four! Home prices range between the $300s to the $800’s. Here is a summary of the various Glen neighborhoods that offer attached housing.
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: 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 townhomes, 6 models, 3031 sq ft to 4105 sq ft.
Westgate: 70 row homes range between 2542 sq ft to 2980 sq ft, and 63 Mews townhomes between 2167 sq ft to 2399 sq ft.
If you would like additional information, please contact me at 847-401-1802 or by email at MargaretLudemann@cbexchange.com. I am an award-winning Realtor and long time Glen homeowner.
Margaret Ludemann, The Glen Realty Group, @properties
The Holiday Season is in full swing in Glen Town Center, and there’s nowhere I’d rather be! All of our upscale stores and Glen restaurants are decorated beautifully, and our streets are colorful and vibrant with twinkling lights and holiday decorations! We have many events and activities planned for this holiday season.
Photos with Santa will be available (BYOC) at The Book Market on December 1st from 1 – 3pm.
An interactive book reading for kids will be at the Book Market on December 6 at 10:30am.
One of Santa’s real, live reindeer will stop by for kids to see on December 8 & 9 from 10 – 2.
The kids can have breakfast with Santa on December 8 & 9 at 10am. Advanced registration is required at TheGlenTownCenter.com.
The Glen in Glenview is a residential and retail development with luxury homes of all kinds. You’ll find single family homes, row homes, townhomes, condos, apartments, two-flats, and duplexes. Home prices range from the $300s to over $2 million dollars. It’s full of fun, families, and there’s always something to do in our community! If you think you might be interested in living in The Glen, please give me a call! I’m a long time Glen homeowner and an award-winning Realtor.
Margaret Ludemann, Realtor, The Glen Realty Group@properties
847-401-1802 margaretludemann@gmail.com
In the relatively early days of The Glen (2002), a very cool movie was filmed here, Uncle Nino, starring Chicago native Joe Mantegna and Golden Globe winner Anne Archer. The location scout told the Chicago Tribune, “The producer wanted a setting that looked like the perfect all-American dream neighborhood.” They found it in the Southgate On the Glen neighborhood. Joe Mantegna told the Trib, ““This whole place is almost like a movie set. I had been here when it was the naval air station. But what’s happened is unbelievable.” The movie shot here for more than three weeks with many locals used as extra, and it was released in 2003. Uncle Nino can be purchased at Amazon, and Amazon Prime members can watch it for free. The following is from Roger Ebert’s review:
“The loudest danger signal for Uncle Nino, after he arrives from Italy to visit his dead brother’s family, is that the wine comes from a cardboard box with a spigot. There are other problems. The nephew and his wife are both working too hard, the kids are on the edge of rebellion, and the household has no dog. Obviously, a family in crisis; obviously, Uncle Nino is the solution. He will return them all to their old-world roots, and reawaken their sense of family.”
The Glen in Glenview is still a dream neighborhood, actually several neighborhoods each with its own distinct architecture and personality. We have single family homes, townhomes, row homes, duplexes, two-flats and condos. Home prices range from the high $300s to over $2 million. To learn more, give me a call.
Margaret Ludemann, Realtor, The Glen Realty Group, @properties
Wagner Farm’s Farmers Market in Glenview Illinois is a special treat for residents of The Glen. Not only can we purchase wonderful, fresh food, but it provides us with an opportunity to mingle with neighbors and catch up on our families and activities.
It’s just a short drive from The Glen to Wagner Farm. It is one of the few remaining farms in north suburban Cook County. The Wagner family worked and lived on the farm until 1997 when the Glenview Park District purchased it for the benefit of Glenview and area residents. It is preserved as a working farm to allow children to learn about farming and animals. The district tells us that Wagner Farm is “where education meets history”.
There are many special events at Wagner Farm including picnics, barn dances, build-your-own scarecrow, a harvest bonfire, hayrack rides, and ice cream socials. My family and I have taken advantage of many of these since we purchased our Glen townhome in the Tower Crossing neighborhood in 2003. Our favorite activity, though, is the Wagner Farm Farmers Market which runs each Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon, mid-June through October. The last one scheduled for this year is on October 27th. In addition to the many booths and tables of farmers and local artisans, a musical artist or group performs; and local chefs perform cooking demonstrations using food from the market. “The Green Table” is staffed by experts who provide education about sustainable living.
Wagner Farm is located at 1510 Wagner Road in Glenview, and parking is available across the street at Saints Peter and Paul Church.
Margaret Ludemann, Realtor, The Glen Realty Group, @properties
