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Jim Blaha, Broker/Owner: 20 yrs Local Realtor

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                              Oak Park and River Forest
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     Oak Park and River Forest are two of the finest suburbs in all of Chicago.  The great people, award winning education system, magnificent housing and easy commute to Chicago, makes Oak Park and River Forest one of Chicago's premier areas to live.  Oak park and River Forest are located just 8 miles west of downtown Chicago.  A Sunday morning drive to a Chicago Museum and a walk along "The Lake" is a quick 15 minute drive away!
     Oak Park and River Forest have lovely traditional tree lined streets, a variety of home styles, from Victorian to Frank Lloyd Wright, and even some beautiful new construction.  Prices range from an occasional home for around $180,000 to magnificent homes around $1,500,000 or more.  The base of the housing market is priced between $250,000 and $750,000.  Some home are being replaced with gorgeous new construction.  I personally have been involved in several of these new construction projects.
     Oak Park and River Forest boast top school districts in the state.  River Forest is served by Lincoln and Willard Elementary School and by Roosevelt Middle School.  Oak Park has two Middle Schools and five outstanding Elementary Schools. Oak Park and River Forest high school students are proud to attend our award winning and top rated Oak Park River Forest High School. Parents, students, teachers and administration are proud of their achievement as one of the best school systems in all of Chicago.  
     Oak Park and River Forest are also the proud homes to numerous private schools such as St. Luke's, St. Vincent's, St. Gile's and Ascension Catholic Elementary Schools. Plus award winning Trinity High School and Fenwick High School offer tremendous educational opportunities. To add some fun and diversity, River Forest is home to two universities, Concordia University and Dominican university.
     Oak Park and River Forest also have a vibrant and growing business district with a new River Forest Town Center and Oak Park's shopping district.  Oak Park, River Forest and our neighboring towns boasts some of the most enjoyable and diverse dining experiences, drawing patrons from the entire Chicagoland area.
     I invite you to take a tour of Oak Park and River Forest with me as your guide.  Call me and I will drive you around the wonderful sites of Oak Park and River Forest.  You will see why Oak Park and River Forest are considered by many as Chicago's premier places to live.