Located about 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Itasca homes for sale set the standard for relaxed suburban living. Itasca has a small town feel but still has the convenience of the city nearby. Residents of Itasca real estate enjoy a safe and thriving community. Come discover all that this beautiful suburb has to offer.

A Closer Look at Itasca Homes for Sale

Itasca is known for its high-quality parks. Business Week even rated Itasca as having the #1 Best Parks in 2009. There’s a total of 9 parks in the Itasca Park District, each with something wonderful to offer residents of Itasca real estate. Benson Park, for example, features a playground, picnic shelter, 2 tennis courts, basketball court and garden plots. There are so many opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation.

For easy commuting, Itasca homes for sale are surrounded by extensive interstates, including the I-290, I-355 and I-90. Getting around is easy here!

Residents of Itasca real estate can go shopping at the many small shops and boutiques in the area. In addition, the Woodfield Mall is close by, as well as the Stratford Square Mall. Both of these malls provide ample shopping, dining and entertainment. More dining can also be found at the many local restaurants, such as Prairie River, Daddy O’s Diner and Besa Mi Taco.

Itasca homes for sale are served by both the Itasca Public School District #10 and the Lake Park District #108. The three schools that make up the Itasca Public School District are Elmer H. Franzen Intermediate School, Raymond Benson Primary School and F.E. Peacock Middle School. The schools within Itasca that are under the Lake Park District are Lake Park High School, East Campus and Lake Park High School, West Campus. These schools in Itasca strive for the highest level of academic excellence, ensuring that students receive the quality education they deserve.

Itasca is known for its numerous late 19th-century and early 20th-century historic homes. Itasca real estate also consists of newer developments, giving the community a nice mix of the traditional and the modern. There are single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums available. Home price ranges from $89,900 to $1,400,000. The median home price for Itasca homes for sale is $285,000. Home size ranges from about 730 square feet to 4,800 square feet.

Rated ‘Best Affordable Suburb’ by Business Week, Itasca real estate is the ideal combination of luxury and affordability. If you would like to know more about Itasca homes for sale or any other Chicago area real estate, please contact Rita Neri for all your real estate needs.