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Darien Homes for Sale | A Nice Place to Live Since 1969
Bordering Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.
Housing snapshot: three months ending August 2026, from Redfin. The exact median sale price was $477,184. Figures include all home types; compare like-for-like recent sales before pricing a home.
Darien brings together established subdivisions, townhome communities, and access to Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in southern DuPage County. The city recorded 22,011 residents in the 2020 Census and incorporated in 1969. Its everyday destinations are spread along Cass Avenue, Plainfield Road, 75th Street, and Lemont Road, making the location of an individual home an important part of the search.
The housing choices extend from ranches and split-levels in established subdivisions to larger detached homes, condominiums, and townhomes. A citywide median is useful context, but it combines homes with different lot sizes, renovation histories, association obligations, and school assignments. Compare a Hinsbrook home with relevant subdivision sales and a condominium with similar units and association costs.
Waterfall Glen provides access to woodland trails and Rocky Glen Waterfall. Darien also has local parks, the Sportsplex, and Carriage Greens. Drivers can reach I-55 and nearby I-355; rail commuters use stations in surrounding communities. Actual travel times depend on the starting address, route, train schedule, and traffic.
Bomba & Mancini helps buyers and sellers evaluate those details through local comparable sales and property-specific advice. Bryan Bomba’s appraisal background complements Paul Mancini’s experience and education in business management and finance. Call or text 630-286-9242 to discuss a home in Darien.
The Forest Preserve District identifies Waterfall Glen as a 2,503-acre preserve, with woodland, prairie, and savanna landscapes. Its mapped main trail is 9.5 miles long. Check the official trail map for access points and current conditions.
Established detached homes, larger custom properties, condominiums, and townhomes give buyers different ways to approach a Darien search. Compare condition, usable space, lot characteristics, and association costs alongside the asking price.
Darien is served by multiple elementary and high school districts. Hinsdale South is located in the city; other addresses may be assigned elsewhere. Confirm the schools for each property directly with the relevant districts.
Carriage Greens adds golf and dining to the local recreation choices, while the Darien Sportsplex offers skating and indoor sports. Check the operators’ current calendars for public sessions, programs, and reservations.
The Old Lace Schoolhouse and Museum preserves the story of the communities that became Darien. The National Shrine and Museum of St. Thérèse is another distinctive local destination.
I-55 interchanges at Cass Avenue and Lemont Road connect Darien to the regional highway network, with I-355 nearby. Buyers who commute by train can compare surrounding stations and parking options before choosing an address.
A Buyer's Guide
Darien includes established subdivisions, townhome communities, and homes near parks and open space. The sections below introduce these settings. Compare individual homes by location, condition, school assignment, and recent comparable sales.
Hinsbrook is one of the subdivisions involved in Darien’s incorporation. Buyers can compare established homes, later renovations, and individual lot settings here. A home’s condition and school assignment deserve a property-by-property review.
Photo: 7333 Bunker Road in Darien’s Hinsbrook neighborhood.
These are distinct residential subdivisions rather than a single central neighborhood. Brookhaven and Farmingdale form part of Darien’s established housing stock; Farmingdale Village adds another setting farther south and west. Compare the specific subdivision, street, school assignment, and route to daily destinations.
Photo: 8618 S Harvest Lane in Darien’s Farmingdale Village neighborhood.
These separate communities offer different home designs and lot settings. Around Carriage Greens, some properties face the golf course; Darien Club and Pinehurst offer additional detached-home choices. Evaluate the actual parcel, any association requirements, and comparable homes within the relevant subdivision.
Photo: 1505 Pine View Court in Darien’s Pinehurst neighborhood.
Homes in these southern Darien settings may appeal to buyers who value access to trails and open space. Proximity to Waterfall Glen does not mean that every property borders the preserve or provides direct trail access. Check the parcel boundaries, landscaping, and access route for the home you are considering.
Photo: 9025 Darien Woods Court, backing to Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.
Darien offers attached homes in several communities. Compare the unit’s layout, condition, parking, assessments, reserves, and association rules. Recent sales in the same development are usually a more useful starting point than a citywide price figure.
Photo: Townhome at 1441 Coventry Court in Darien, Illinois.
Downers Grove offers a downtown and BNSF rail stations to the north. Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, Westmont, Woodridge, and Lemont provide other nearby settings. Compare actual homes and travel routes rather than assuming that one municipality always offers a lower price.
Photo: Tivoli Theatre in neighboring Downers Grove, one of the communities compared with Darien.
Dining, Shopping, and Things to Do
Darien’s dining is spread along its commercial corridors. Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café on Cass Avenue is a local option, and Carriage Greens also offers dining. Cass Avenue, 75th Street, and Lemont Road connect restaurants with everyday errands, while nearby Westmont and Downers Grove add other destinations. Check current menus and opening times before visiting.
Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket on historic Route 66 in nearby Willowbrook adds a Route 66 landmark to the nearby dining choices.
Photo: Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket on historic Route 66 in nearby Willowbrook.
Darien Towne Centre and the 75th Street, Cass Avenue, and Lemont Road corridors bring groceries, shops, and everyday services close to residential areas. The practical question is which destinations are convenient from a particular home. Oakbrook Center is an additional regional shopping option to the north, with travel time depending on the route and traffic.
Photo: PetSmart in Darien (photographed in 2023).
Waterfall Glen offers a 9.5-mile main trail and the Rocky Glen Waterfall, with access points shown on the Forest Preserve District’s official map. Local parks and the Sportsplex add outdoor play, skating, and indoor recreation. Carriage Greens, the Old Lace Schoolhouse and Museum, and the National Shrine and Museum of St. Thérèse provide other ways to spend time in the area. Check each operator’s calendar for programs and opening times.
Photo: Rocky Glen Waterfall at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve near Darien, Illinois.
Schools & Nearby Higher Education
Darien’s city school directory includes Maercker District 60, Darien District 61, Cass District 63, and Center Cass District 66. It also lists Hinsdale South and Hinsdale Central in District 86, Downers Grove South in District 99, and Lemont High School in District 210. The schools applicable to a particular home depend on its attendance boundaries. City limits, postal addresses, and school boundaries are not interchangeable; confirm the exact elementary, middle, and high school assignments with the districts before making a housing decision.
For nearby higher education, Midwestern University’s Downers Grove campus offers healthcare-focused graduate and professional education. Cardinal Hall, shown in the accompanying photograph, is on that university campus in Downers Grove. It is separate from Darien’s K–12 school districts and does not indicate an attendance assignment for a home.
Photo: Midwestern University in nearby Downers Grove — a higher-education campus near Darien.
Market Metrics & Demographics
22,011
2020 Census
78.8%
Housing units · ACS 2020–2024
$111,215
ACS 2020–2024 · 2024 dollars
$477,184
All home types · 3 months ending Aug 2026
42 DAYS
All home types · 3 months ending Aug 2026
2,503 ACRES
Forest Preserve District
6.17 SQ MI
2020 Census · excludes water
DUPAGE
Illinois
Sources: Redfin housing market (all home types, three months ending August 2026); U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (2020 Census and 2020–2024 American Community Survey); Waterfall Glen. Reviewed September 22, 2026. The sale-price median is a market summary, not a valuation of a particular home. ACS figures are survey estimates.
Photography credits
Rocky Glen Waterfall at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve near Darien, Illinois. — Nejdet Duzen / Shutterstock.
PetSmart (Darien, Illinois) 1 — Retail Thriller (2023-07-18); CC BY-SA 4.0.
1441 Coventry Court, Darien — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
7333 Bunker Road in Darien’s Hinsbrook neighborhood — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
8618 S Harvest Lane in Darien’s Farmingdale Village neighborhood — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
1505 Pine View Court in Darien’s Pinehurst neighborhood — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
9025 Darien Woods Court, backing to Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
Tivoli Theatre in neighboring Downers Grove, one of the communities compared with Darien — Grahaml35 (2016-12-30); CC BY-SA 4.0.
Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket on historic Route 66 in nearby Willowbrook — Teemu008 (2010-05-23); CC BY-SA 2.0.
Midwestern University in nearby Downers Grove — a higher-education campus near Darien — Rytyho usa (2018-05-10); 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.
Area Cartography & Context
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From home prices and neighborhoods to Waterfall Glen, schools, and commuting, here is what buyers should know about Darien real estate.
From a Hinsbrook home to a townhome or a property near Waterfall Glen, Darien calls for a close look at the location and the home itself. Bomba & Mancini can help you compare recent sales, condition, lot characteristics, and school assignments. Call or text 630-286-9242, or send the form below to start a conversation.
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