- Range: $70K-$565K
- Median Home Cost: $272K
Berwyn, IL Real Estate
Surrounding Communities
If there’s one thing the City of Berwyn, Illinois is known for, it’s the high concentration of Chicago-style bungalows. Generally considered the largest collection in the nation, the city’s historic society even has an annual Berwyn Bungalow tour. Over a century ago most new construction was in the style of these classic single-family bungalows, creating the look of many of the real estate options on the market today.
Several of Berwyn’s elementary schools are within walking distance of one of the largest parks in the area, Proksa Park. Characterized by its sprawling baseball and softball fields, the park is a center for community activity. Complete with bike paths, tennis courts, playground equipment, picnic areas, and the Berwyn Park District center, Proksa Park has a lot to offer.
The traditional charm of Berwyn only gets better with its annual “Historic Route 66” vintage car show. The event is popular with both residents and the thousands of car enthusiasts from all over the country that come to celebrate.
With its proximity to Oak Park and Chicago, Berwyn is conveniently located, yet removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. There is no shortage of public transportation, with the Metra station providing routes to Aurora and downtown Chicago.
Transportation
The Metra BNSF train line in has two stops in Berwyn, Harlem Ave. and Berwyn.
Berwyn also has easy access to both I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) and I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway).
Favorite Dining
Check out Lavergne’s Tavern. It’s a legit city-esque gastropub with a great menu.
Berwyn, IL Public Schools
Berwyn is served by the following public schools and districts:
District 100
Emerson Elementary (K-5)
Irving Elementary (K-5)
Hiawatha Elementary (K-5)
Komensky Elementary (K-5)
Pershing Elementary (K-5)
Piper Elementary (K-5)
Heritage Middle School (6-8)
Freedom Middle School (6-8)
District 98
Havlicek Elementary (K-5)
Prairie Oak Elementary (K-5)
Jefferson Elementary (K-6)
Lincoln Middle School (6-8)
District 201
J. Sterling Morton West High School (9-12)
J. Sterling Morton East High School (9-12)
Berwyn, IL Houses for Sale
Homes in Berwyn tend to be diverse in structure and mostly single family homes, with several apartment complexes throughout. While there’s no shortage of classic Chicago bungulows in this urban-feeling suburb, Berwyn also has Victorian homes for under $400,00 and several smaller Cape Cod and English Tudor homes for under under $300,000.
