Homes for Sale in Strathmore Subdivision in Buffalo Grove, IL
Why Do People Live here?
Strathmore is a lovely community located in Buffalo Grove, just 40 minutes outside of Chicago. It consists of single family homes priced between 250,000-450,000. Strathmore offers a diverse mix of original owners and young families with children. People stay because there is a strong sense of community. Throughout the day, you will find neighbors walking their dogs and children playing in the front lawn. People in these parts like to take time out and often stop and talk to their neighbors. Strathmore also has a couple of models that are great starter home for those looking to be in an outstanding school district.
Looking for a home in Strathmore?
Interested in finding homes for sale in the Strathmore subdivision in Buffalo Grove? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Buffalo Grove.
What’s the Neighborhood Like?
Strathmore was built by Levitt Homes in the mid 70’s on what used to be farmland. Most houses in Strathmore range from 1500-2500 sq. ft. Throughout the years, many owners have expanded their homes with room additions. The smallest homes have 3 bedrooms, while larger have 4 bedrooms. Many Strathmore homes have finished basements. All houses in the development have master bath and sizable backyards with a lot sizes averaging around a quarter acre or less. With sizable backyards, Strathmore homes are perfect for gardening, kids playing or outdoor entertaining.
What’s Going on Nearby the Strathmore Subdivision?
Right inside Strathmore is Willow Stream Park with outdoor pool, kiddie pool and water slide. It also offers two large playgrounds, several soccer fields and disc golf. Their is plenty for kids to do with a trampoline park, gymnastics center, and huge spray n play park.
Their is variety of gourmet grocery stores including Sunset foods, Marianos and Wholefoods. From late spring to early fall, Buffalo Grove hosts a wonderful farmers market. Strathmore is also close to many dining options including local diners such as the Buffalo and high end eateries including Wildfire and Big Bowl. You will also find some Chicagoland institutions such as Lou Malnati’s and Walker Brothers (one of my all time favorite places for brunch).
For the golfers in the family, there is a driving range and two golf courses. For those that are fitness minded, there is the Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, an award wining fitness facility complete with group fitness, Pilates and yoga studios, basketball court and a swimming pool. You can find a complete list of things to do in Buffalo Grove at my website.
What Schools will the Kids Attend?
If you buy a home for sale in the Strathmore subdivision in Buffalo Grove IL, the local schools serving the area are Willow Grove Elementary school, Ivy Hall and Twin Groves Junior High and Stevenson High School, one of the highest ranking high schools in the State! To get local school scores and more information about these schools, check out the school reports on my website.
Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?
I thought so!! If you are interested in the current homes for sale in the Strathmore subdivision in Buffalo Grove IL, click here.
You can also contact me directly at 847-401-8941 or email me at anne.kaplan@cbexchange.com.
