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“It’s a Wonderful Life”…at Tower Crossing in the Glen

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Every now and then as I walk from my Tower Crossing townhome to Glen Town Center (all of one short block away) I half expect to see Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart, the director and star respectively of the Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. Why? Well, it’s obvious. Living here is indeed wonderful. In fact, it’s as good as it gets.

The Glen, as most of my readers know, is an upscale residential and retail community on Chicagoland’s North Shore in Glenview Illinois. It is composed of several distinct neighborhoods with single family homes, condos, apartments, townhomes, two-flats, villas, and duplexes. At the center of it all is Tower Drive, Glen Town Center’s main street with scores of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. It’s also home to an annual art festival, antique auto show, and weekly outdoor concerts in summertime.

Surrounding Glen Town Center – literally SURROUNDING these lovely boutiques and eateries – is the Tower Crossing development, 154 striking townhomes, every home within steps of all the fun. These breathtaking 4 story brick homes, depending on model, offer between 3031 sq ft and 4105 sq ft of luxury living. The Georgian architecture, professional landscaping, superb floor plans, hardwood floors, and top-of-the-line everything make these among the finest townhomes to be found anywhere in the country…yet they are right here in lovely Glenview…convenient to downtown Chicago’s cultural and sports venues, Ravinia, the Botanic Garden, and O’Hare Airport.

But there’s even more. Within a very short walk of every Tower Crossing home you’ll find Battery Park, Lake Glenview, Little Bear Garden, Glenview Park District’s pools and health club, walking trails, and two stunning golf courses.

Life in Tower Crossing is indeed wonderful, I think even better than Capra’s fictional Bedford Falls. If you are interested in living Tower Crossing’s “wonderful life” please contact me. Not only do I live here, but I am an award winning Realtor who sells many of its homes. Tower Crossing townhomes sell for between $650,000 and $850,000.

Margaret Ludemann, @properties Realtor

847-401-1802, margaret.ludemann@gmail.com

More news on new construction in The Glen

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Since my last Glen blog a week ago, there have been developments relative to new construction housing.  As my regular readers know, The Glen is an upscale residential and retail development in Glenview, Illinois on Chicago’s North Shore.  There are numerous neighborhoods with luxury single family homes, townhomes, row homes, two-flats, duplexes, villas, and apartment condos.  The development is anchored by Glen Town Center which is home to scores of restaurants and shops.

Last week I reported on two new construction opportunities in The Glen.  The first is Regency, a Pulte homes development of townhomes and duplex villas.  At that time there were 5 homes still available in the neighborhood of 149 homes.  In the last week three of these sold, leaving only the two model homes for sale.  These homes are beautifully decorated, so they are perfect for buyers looking for new construction in move in condition.

I also told you about Westgate, a new development which will offer 173 townhomes, row homes and single family homes.  Over the weekend I visited the site, and I see that “coming soon” signs have appeared on the property.  The sales center is under construction, and I noted some early signs of infrastructure occurring on the property.  As soon as I receive a definitive date when homes will be offered for sale, I will be very active working with the buyers who have contacted me with interest in this neighborhood.

Both Regency and Westgate are particularly close to the Glen’s two golf courses, The Glen Club’s 18 hole championship course and Glenview Prairie Club, a beautifully maintained 9 hole course.

There is one other new construction opportunity in the future, and I failed to mention it in my last blog.  Patriot Commons is a stunning development on the south edge of Glen Town Center bordering The Glen Club course.  68 townhomes and condo apartments were completed a few years ago.  The developer, Toll Brothers, put further development on hold due to the difficult real estate environment that existed at that time.  I am told that Toll Brothers will complete the development sometime in the next year or two.

If you are interested in living in the Glen, please contact me at 847-401-1802 or margaret.ludemann@gmail.com.

Margaret Ludemann, Glen resident and @properties Realtor

Glenview, a Top 100 safe city!

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I’ve never started a Glen blog referencing the FBI, but here goes…

According to FBI crime data Glenview, Illinois, home to the upscale North Shore development called The Glen, is one of the safest cities in the United States.  Location, Inc is the firm behind the neighborhoodscout.com website which recently reported on the 100 safest cities with at least 25,000 residents.  (Glenview’s population is 45,549.) The company, according to its website, provides products and data to companies large and small to fuel major investments, mitigate risk, protect company assets and budget resources.  Using FBI data on robberies, assaults, burglary, theft, rape, and homicides Glenview was ranked the 53rd safest city in the country.

I did a little googling to get some perspective on this achievement.  It turns out that there are 19,355 communities in the United States, and, of these, 1,290 have populations of 25,000 or more, according to the Census Bureau.  That puts Glenview’s safety index in the top 4.1% of all cities with that population level.

What does this mean to people considering The Glen as a future home?  According to neighborhoodscout.com, “Glenview is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community.”

So, here’s to yet another feather in Glenview’s and The Glen’s caps!  This is a great place to live, a safe place to raise a family, and wonderful place for kids.  You can’t ask for more.

The Glen offers luxury homes of all kinds: single family homes, townhomes, row homes, condo apartments, two-flats, villas, and duplexes.  It also offers a lovely retail area (Glen Town Center), two golf courses, parks, walking trails, and a Metra station for easy commutes to the city.  If you may be interested in learning about homes in The Glen, please contact me.  I’ve lived in The Glen for over 10 years, and I am an award winning Realtor affiliated with @properties.

Margaret Ludemann, 847-401-1802 and margaret.ludemann@gmail.com

Home sales in The Glen by neighborhood

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The Glen is an upscale residential and retail development in Glenview Illinois on Chicagoland‘s North Shore.  It is home to 1,255 privately owned residences in 9 distinct neighborhoods.  The Glen’s “main street” called Glen Town Center offers scores of restaurants and shops, as well as a movie theater, coffee shop, book store, and Kohl Children’s Museum.  The development also boasts a lake, park, recreation center, playgrounds, and two golf courses.  Recently I did an accounting of all home sales in The Glen in 2013 by neighborhood using MLS data, and here is what I found:

Cambridge is the development north of W. Lake, and it runs from Patriot Blvd to The Glen’s Metra train station.  It has 278 homes (townhomes, duplexes, two-flats, and single family homes).  14 homes sold in 2013 totaling $7,702,500, an average of $550,178.

Chapel Crossing is a development east of Patriot Blvd and south of Chestnut.  It has 168 single family homes.  9 homes sold totaling $9,283,750, an average of $1,031,527.

Glen Shore is a condominium development on the north side of Chestnut, nearly bordering Lehigh.  It has 31 units.  3 units sold totaling $917,500, an average of $305,833.

Landings is a development south of Chestnut and east of Chapel Crossing.  It has 143 single family homes.  8 homes sold totaling $7,110,000, an average of $888,750.

Patriot Commons is a development west of Patriot Blvd and south of Chestnut.  It borders The Glen Club golf course to the west. It has 68 townhomes and condo apartments.  1 home sold at $465,000.

Regency is the new Pulte development a quarter mile north of W. Lake and west of Shermer Rd.  149 townhomes and ranch villas (and 2 SFH) are planned.  All but 9 units have been sold as of 2.15.14.  29 sales totaled $13,397,485, an average of $461,982.

Southgate Single Family Homes is a development south of W. Lake, and it is bordered on the west by The Glen Club’s golf course.  The southern boundary is Independence Avenue.  It has 237 homes.  11 homes sold for a total of $13,037,000, an average of $1,185,181.

Southgate townhomes are in the confines of the Southgate development.  There are 62 units.  6 homes sold totaling $2,320,000 an average of $386,666.

Tower Crossing is a luxury townhome development bordering Glen Town Center on 3 sides.  It has 154 units.  20 homes sold totaling $13,673,900, an average of $683,695.

Obviously it was a very successful year for home sales in The Glen.  For information about homes for sale in The Glen, please contact me at 847-401-1802 or by email margaretludemann@gmail.com.

Margaret Ludemann, Glen resident and @properties Realtor

Coming…Westgate at the Glen

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In May I wrote a blog about a new housing development on the drawing boards for The Glen.  The Glen is the premier lifestyle community on the North Shore in Glenview, Illinois.  The Glen offers several residential neighborhoods and is anchored by Glen Town Center which has numerous restaurants, shops, a book store, coffee shop, and a movie theater.

The proposed development is close to final approval (I am keeping my fingers crossed), so I thought this would be a good time to provide an update.  The development, by Edward R. James Partners, LLC, will be called Westgate at the Glen.  It will be located adjacent to the new Regency neighborhood of townhomes and villas just north of West Lake Avenue and west of Shermer Road.  This places it immediately across Shermer from Glenview Prairie Club Golf Course and across West Lake from The Glen Club, an 18 hole championship golf course.  It is near Southgate at the Glen which was also developed by the James team.  Westgate is convenient to Glen Town Center, Gallery Park, Attea Middle School, and the Glen’s Metra train station.

173 homes are to be constructed on approximately 29.25 acres of land.  71 row homes, 68 Mews townhomes, and 34 single family homes are planned.  The single family homes and row homes will be configured with first floor master bedrooms; they will have two stories.  The townhomes will have three stories with all bedrooms on the top floor.  The row homes facing Shermer will have golf course views.

The development will be built in two phases.  Each phase will include a mix of row homes and townhomes.  The entire development will have common areas; and it is intended to provide “nearly maintenance-free” living.

Final approval is expected in the late first quarter or early second quarter of 2014, and infrastructure development will begin sometime within 12 months thereafter.

If you may have interest in living in The Glen, please contact me at margaretludemann@gmail.com or 847-401-1802.

Margaret Ludemann, resident of The Glen and @properties Realtor