Clarendon Hills Homes for Sale | The Walk to Train Village
A planned village on the Burlington line.
Redfin snapshot: all home types, three months ending August 2026. Rounded headline price; the exact figure appears below.
Clarendon Hills brings a compact downtown, winding residential streets, and its own BNSF Metra station to Chicago's western suburbs. The village counted 8,702 residents in the 2020 Census and covers 1.81 square miles of land. The area was platted in 1873 after railroad service had begun, and incorporated in 1924. Prospect Avenue remains the center for shops, dining, and community events.
Redfin reports an all-home-type median sale price of $799,471 and median market time of 34 days for the three months ending August 2026. The mix of houses, townhomes, and condominiums matters when interpreting that figure. An original home, a substantial renovation, and a newly built house can serve different budgets even on nearby streets.
Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale share the BNSF corridor, but a useful comparison starts with the property. Check the actual walking route to the station, lot dimensions, home condition, and school assignment. Village boundaries and postal addresses do not establish the same school assignment for every home.
Bomba & Mancini helps buyers and sellers compare these details from its nearby Hinsdale office. For a purchase or sale in Clarendon Hills, the team can review recent comparable transactions, the practical condition of the home, and how its location fits your priorities.
Clarendon Hills station sits beside the Prospect Avenue business district on Metra's BNSF Line. Shopping, dining, and the library are part of the same compact center. Test the route from a prospective home and use the current train schedule when planning a commute.
The village's 1873 plan followed the contours of the land. Its curved streets and varied blocks give home searches a different feel from a simple grid, with lot shape and position worth considering individually.
Prospect Elementary, Walker Elementary, and Clarendon Hills Middle School are District 181 schools in town. Other addresses are served by Maercker District 60 or Community Unit District 201. High school assignment also requires an address-level check.
The Park District's 23-acre Prospect Park includes fields, a fishing pond, paths, and a playground. Seasonal skating and sledding depend on conditions; Lions Park Pool provides another local recreation option.
Dancin' in the Street, Daisy Days, the farmers market, and holiday events bring residents downtown during the year. Check the village and chamber calendars for each season's dates and locations.
The Clarendon Hills Historical Society preserves the village's story at Heritage Hall. Hinsdale Golf Club is also in Clarendon Hills, a useful reminder that an institution's name does not always establish its municipality.
A Buyer's Guide
Clarendon Hills offers established neighborhoods around its downtown and train station. The areas below help buyers compare locations and home styles; pricing and school assignments should be evaluated for each specific property.
The streets around Prospect Avenue offer convenient access to the downtown businesses and BNSF station. Housing includes vintage houses, renovations, newer construction, and attached options. Compare the actual walking route, street traffic, yard, and parking arrangements rather than relying on a walk-to-train label alone.
Photo: 15 Gilbert Avenue near the village center in Clarendon Hills.
Chicago Avenue passes Hinsdale Golf Club in the northern part of Clarendon Hills. Nearby streets offer established landscaping and access to Prospect Park and the village center. Lot shape, frontage, and proximity to the club vary; evaluate the setting of the particular home and any membership interests separately.
Photo: 242 Middaugh Road, backing to Hinsdale Golf Club in Clarendon Hills.
The village's southern residential blocks include established houses, renovations, and replacement construction. The 55th Street corridor provides shopping and road access. School boundaries do not follow every neighborhood label, so verify the elementary, middle, and high schools for the precise address before comparing homes.
Photo: 5808 Bentley Avenue in Clarendon Hills, south of 55th Street.
The Blackhawk Heights area offers established residential streets near the Westmont boundary, with a mix of original homes and newer construction. It should not be treated as one uniform school or price category. District 201 serves addresses in this area; confirm the full assignment with the relevant district and compare recent sales for similar homes.
Photo: 131 Indian Drive in Blackhawk Heights, Clarendon Hills.
Hinsdale adds another historic downtown and BNSF boarding options immediately to the east. Oak Brook offers different residential communities and major regional shopping to the north. Compare the homes themselves, school boundaries, property taxes, and your commute using the same dates and property types.
The photograph shows Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, a forest preserve and historic destination in that neighboring village.
Photo: Mayslake Peabody Estate in neighboring Oak Brook.
Burr Ridge, south, adds gated enclaves at the county line. Westmont and Willowbrook, west and southwest, sit outside the team's core nine but come up in value comparisons.
Photo: 6001 Sedgley Court in neighboring Burr Ridge.
Dining, Shopping, and Things to Do
Clarendon Hills has dining choices around Prospect Avenue and along Ogden Avenue and 55th Street. The Country House offers a familiar local tavern setting, while Il Mio serves Italian food downtown. Other restaurants and cafés round out the village center, with additional choices in neighboring Hinsdale and Westmont. Check each business's current menu and hours when planning a visit.
Photo: The Country House restaurant at 241 West 55th Street, Clarendon Hills, Illinois.
Downtown Prospect Avenue combines independent shops and service businesses in a compact setting. Ogden Avenue and 55th Street provide additional everyday shopping corridors. For a broader selection, compare the nearby commercial districts in Hinsdale and Westmont or plan a trip to Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook; travel time depends on your starting point and traffic.
Photo: Aerial view of downtown Clarendon Hills and the BNSF railway, Illinois.
Prospect Park at 323 Chicago Avenue offers 23 acres with fields, a pond, walking paths, and a playground. The Clarendon Hills Park District also operates Lions Park Pool and neighborhood parks including Blackhawk Park. Downtown community events and the Historical Society's Heritage Hall provide other ways to enjoy the village. Consult the park district and village calendars for seasonal programs and weather-dependent facilities.
Photo: Baseball practice at Prospect Park in Clarendon Hills.
District & Assignment Overview
Clarendon Hills has several public school systems. The village lists Community Consolidated School District 181, Maercker District 60, Hinsdale Township High School District 86, and Community Unit School District 201 among its resident resources. District 181 includes Prospect Elementary, Walker Elementary, and Clarendon Hills Middle School in town; District 201 serves some addresses near the Westmont boundary. Do not assume every Clarendon Hills home feeds Hinsdale Central or that all Blackhawk Heights homes share the same assignment. Use the district boundary maps and obtain confirmation for the exact address. Private options include Notre Dame School in Clarendon Hills.
Photo: Hinsdale Central High School in neighboring Hinsdale; school assignments depend on the property address.
Market Metrics & Demographics
8,702
2020 Census
84.2%
ACS 2020–2024 housing unit rate
$130,388
ACS 2020–2024; 2024 dollars
$799,471
All home types; 3 months ending Aug 2026
$354
All home types; 3 months ending Aug 2026
34 DAYS
All home types; 3 months ending Aug 2026
28.9 MINS
ACS 2020–2024; workers age 16+
1.81 SQ MI
2020 Census; excludes water
Sources: Redfin Clarendon Hills housing market, all home types, three months ending August 2026; U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, 2020 Census and 2020–2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. Income is in 2024 dollars. Figures describe their stated periods and are not a property valuation. Verified September 22, 2026.
Census commute estimates cover workers age 16 and over who do not work from home. They include travel to all work destinations, not only downtown Chicago. ACS commuting definitions.
Photography credits
Aerial view of downtown Clarendon Hills and the BNSF railway, Illinois. Image provided by Bomba & Mancini.
The Country House entrance — Lesters325 (2016-05-09); CC BY-SA 4.0.
15 Gilbert Avenue near the village center in Clarendon Hills — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
242 Middaugh Road, backing to Hinsdale Golf Club in Clarendon Hills — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
5808 Bentley Avenue in Clarendon Hills, south of 55th Street — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
131 Indian Drive in Blackhawk Heights, Clarendon Hills — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
Mayslake Peabody Estate in neighboring Oak Brook — David Wilson (2012-10); CC BY 2.0.
6001 Sedgley Court in neighboring Burr Ridge — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
Baseball practice at Prospect Park in Clarendon Hills — Mikeperona654 (2020-04-15); CC BY-SA 4.0.
Hinsdale Central High School in neighboring Hinsdale; school assignments depend on the property address — Pi.1415926535 (2024-10-06); CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photographs may be resized or cropped for display. Capture dates are included when supplied by the source. Creative Commons adaptations retain the stated licenses; listing photographs remain credited to their original listing source.
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Compare homes around a compact downtown, BNSF rail service, and established residential streets. These answers provide a starting point for a property-specific conversation.
From a home near the train to a property ready for its next chapter, Bomba & Mancini can help you compare the options in Clarendon Hills. Start with your priorities and a review of relevant recent sales. Call or text 630-286-9242 or use the form below.
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