Deerfield, Riverwoods, and Bannockburn Real Estate
A peaceful community for families, plentiful with parks.
Thirty miles north of central Chicago, the communities of Deerfield, Riverwoods, and Bannockburn are peaceful family-friendly neighborhoods known for their parks, safety, and prosperity. Deerfield is frequently listed as one of the highest-earning communities in the greater Midwest, the village of Riverwoods is home to the largest collection of private residences in a woodlands preservation setting throughout Chicago’s North Shore, and Bannockburn is home to some of the most architecturally significant and vast estates of the region.
Fraught with history, the area was once home to Native Americans, was the site of several trading posts along local rivers, and even served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Today, this unique stretch along Chicago’s north shore provides the best of estate and urban living while affording locals close proximity to exotic cuisine, luxury shopping, tranquil parks, and friendly neighbors.
What to Love
- Peaceful parks, quiet streets, and a close-knit sense of community
- Some of the best schools in the Chicago area
- Several outdoor celebrations commemorating changing seasons
- Convenient location near Metra Rail station leading into central Chicago
Local Lifestyle
A quieter pace of life is enjoyed throughout the communities of Deerfield, Riverwoods, and Bannockburn. A mix of vast estates and traditional communities can be found, all offering peace and privacy beneath mature treetops. Pleasant summer months are frequently enjoyed golfing, picnicking at local parks, escaping to nearby beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan, or dining on traditional Chicago cuisine on inviting neighborhood patios. During the week, residents enjoy close proximity to the Deerfield Metra Station making commutes into the city simple, and local children attend high-performing schools.
Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping
The northern side of Chicago is home to a variety of upscale, casual, and downright relaxing ways to spend free time. Taco Vida has been a neighborhood favorite for tacos of all types, particularly their carne asada, ahi tuna, and beer-battered tilapia, in addition to a featured taco of the week. Several other upscale eateries can be found throughout the neighborhood, like Bobby’s. High-end creations from the land, air, and sea include spicy calamari, steaks, and a juicy Mediterranean-style chicken.
The Summer Sampler Concert Series is one of the locals’ favorite ways to wind down on Sunday evenings. At no charge to the public, both residents and visitors alike flock to Floral Park with picnic dinners and blankets to enjoy some of the most talented musicians in the Midwest. The Deerfield Harvest Fest ushers in cooler temperatures with an extensive farmers’ market, a free concert, food, a beer tent, and one of the largest fireworks displays anywhere around.
Throughout the summer and autumn, the Deerfield Farmers’ Market on Park Avenue is a gathering spot for residents to shop for locally grown produce, flowers, prepared deli items, farm-fresh eggs, to-go breakfasts, and more. The other six days of the year, a centrally located Whole Foods in the heart of Deerfield offers convenient shopping for pantry staples, artisan specialties, and a plentiful wine selection.
Things To Do
Dense, green treetops protect this community along Chicago’s North Shore, providing a perfect climate for fun in the great outdoors. Lake Potawatomi and Potawatomi Woods are magnificent places for enjoying the vivid, warm display of fall foliage. Lake Potawatomi is about four acres in size and nine feet deep at its deepest point, while Potawatomi Woods spans across 300 acres, making it the second-largest forest in the county. The Prairie Wolf Forest Preserve is another highly enjoyed spot for hiking, biking, nature watching, and off-leash fun with four-legged friends. Warm, summer days under the sun are spent at Hidden Creek Aquapark, the Park District’s outdoor crown gem. Water slides, kiddy playgrounds, lounge chairs, and swimming pools provide fun for family and friends of all ages.
Schools
The communities of Deerfield, Bannockburn, and Riverwoods are home to dozens of high-performing schools. Just a few examples are:
- Deerfield School District 109, prekindergarten-8th grade; both elementary schools and all four middle schools are Blue Ribbon Schools, the highest accolade possible for an American school
- Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103, prekindergarten-8th grade; several schools in the district are the winners of Blue Ribbon School awards, Golden Apple awards, and many other distinguishments
- Deerfield High School, grades 9-12; DHS is a Blue Ribbon School, boasts a high average ACT test score, and is a winner of several state athletic titles
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