Oak Lawn IL Real Estate
This web site is based on the largest village in the hub of southwest Chicago suburbs surrounding Oak Lawn Illinois. The 2000 Census shows Oak Lawn as having a population of 55,245 residents.
The village of Oak Lawn is going through consistent renovation with its current revitalization of the Metra train station on 95th St. in Oak Lawn's downtown area. This upgrade includes parking towers, a new and a much larger location for Oak Lawn's Children's Museum, which will be based on the one in Navy Pier.
Oak Lawn IL Real Estate
There are three new condominium complexes available within walking distance to the new train station. Two are completely built and have a few units available. The other complex is still under construction.
Since Oak Lawn is an established village there isn't much new construction available. The newest subdivisions are Eagle Ridge and Foxwood. Most of the new construction in Oak Lawn are new homes built on existing lots throughout the village and sold individually. Oak Lawn has a good mix of single family residences and condominums.
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Oak Lawn Illinois Transportation
Oak Lawn offers great community living with a 30 minute drive to downtown Chicago's Loop and close access to I-294. As already mentioned, there is a Metra Train Station and Pace and CTA bus routes in the village. Midway Airport is about a 10 minute drive.
Oak Lawn Amenities
There is a variety of shopping from franchise grocery stores such as Dominick's and Jewel to smaller grocers. Oak Lawn has strip malls located throughout the village and is in the middle of two large shopping malls. Ford City Mall in Chicago city limits is to the northeast and Westfield Mall is located in Chicago Ridge.
Oak Lawn features dining from fast food to fine dining establishments. The village keeps attracting newer vendors such as TGIF and Panero Breads with more to come.
There is a beautiful public library and an active park district which includes parks, a walking trail, public pool, playgrounds and Stoney Creek Golf Course. Oak Lawn sponsors two popular village fairs annually, Oak Lawn Family Days and Village on the Green.
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