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Western Springs, Illinois

The historic water tower is the iconic symbol at this town's center.

  • 2.79
    Land Sq Mi · 2020
  • 1892
    Historic Water Tower
  • BNSF
    Metra Line
  • IL
    State

WESTERN SPRINGS
REAL ESTATE

  • BNSF
    Commuter Rail
  • $1.009M
    Median Sale Price
  • 38 Days
    Median Days on Market

Redfin, all home types, three months ending August 2026. The exact median sale price was $1,009,332. These figures describe completed sales, not the asking price or value of a particular home.

Western Springs centers on Tower Green, its historic water tower, and a downtown station on Metra’s BNSF Line. The 2020 Census counted 13,629 residents and 2.79 square miles of land. The village offers established residential blocks, local shops, and direct rail service to Chicago Union Station.

Housing choices range from older homes near downtown to expanded postwar houses and newer construction. A village-wide median is a useful starting point, but a home’s lot, condition, layout, and distance to the station can matter more in a specific purchase. Compare recent sales of similar properties before setting a price or making an offer.

Western Springs and neighboring La Grange both offer BNSF service and Lyons Township High School District 204. Their housing mixes differ, so compare actual homes, school assignments, and daily travel routes rather than relying on a fixed price gap between towns.

Bomba & Mancini brings Bryan Bomba’s appraisal background and Paul Mancini’s business and finance training to local pricing and transaction guidance. From the team’s Hinsdale office, we help buyers and sellers evaluate comparable sales, property condition, and the practical details of a move. Call or text 630-286-9242.

WHAT TO LOVE

THE WATER TOWER ON TOWER GREEN

Completed in 1892, the limestone water tower remains the downtown landmark. The Western Springs Historical Society operates the Tower Museum, giving residents a place to explore the village’s history. Check the museum’s current calendar before visiting.

A DOWNTOWN FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

Burlington and Hillgrove avenues bring restaurants, shops, and services together near the station. Petite Vie, Kirschbaum’s Bakery, and Ella’s Italian Pub give the downtown its own dining character.

LOCAL SCHOOLS

Western Springs is served by elementary Districts 101 and 106 and Lyons Township High School District 204. Schools and attendance boundaries vary by address; confirm the assignment for each home directly with the district.

THEATRE AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Theatre of Western Springs offers local productions and education programs. Together with events on Tower Green, it adds cultural options close to home.

PARKS AND TRAILS

Spring Rock Park provides space for outdoor recreation, while nearby Bemis Woods connects residents with the Salt Creek Trail system. Compare the actual route from a home to the park or trail entrance you expect to use.

A DOWNTOWN METRA STATION

The BNSF station gives Western Springs a direct rail connection to Chicago Union Station. Walking distance, station parking, and the current timetable should be considered separately for each property.

A Buyer's Guide

WESTERN SPRINGS
NEIGHBORHOODS

Western Springs has several distinct neighborhoods, with different home styles and access to downtown, parks, and the train station. The sections below offer a starting point for comparing homes; pricing should be evaluated using recent comparable sales for the specific property.

Photograph accompanying the neighborhood guide

OLD TOWN & OLD TOWN SOUTH

These established neighborhoods place buyers near downtown, Tower Green, and the Metra station. Older homes, renovations, and newer construction can sit close together, making condition and layout essential to a useful comparison.

Old Town South extends the in-town setting south of the tracks near Spring Rock Park. Check the walking route and school assignment for the particular address rather than assuming all homes offer the same access.

Photo: 4067 Grove Avenue in the Old Town neighborhood of Western Springs.

Photograph accompanying the neighborhood guide

RIDGE ACRES & FIELD PARK

Ridge Acres offers established residential blocks south of the railroad. Field Park, on the eastern side of the village, includes homes near Field Park School and McClure Junior High.

Both areas offer a mix of original homes, renovations, and newer construction. Compare lot size, updates, and the route to downtown when weighing individual properties.

Photo: 3934 Harvey Avenue in Field Park, Western Springs.

Photograph accompanying the neighborhood guide

FOREST HILLS & SPRINGDALE

Forest Hills offers established residential streets around Forest Hills School, with a mix of older homes, additions, and newer construction. Lot size and renovation quality can vary considerably from one address to the next.

Springdale adds another residential setting to the search. Its homes should be evaluated on their own comparable sales and confirmed school assignments, rather than by a village-wide price assumption.

Photo: 5332 Lawn Avenue in Forest Hills, Western Springs.

Photograph accompanying the neighborhood guide

THE SOUTH END: TIMBER TRAILS & RIDGEWOOD

Timber Trails includes newer single-family homes and townhomes. Buyers should review the specific home type, association responsibilities, and maintenance arrangements along with the floor plan and finishes.

Ridgewood lies south of 55th Street and offers another established residential option. The district boundary and the daily route to downtown are useful details to check during a visit.

Photo: 6005 Burr Oak Drive in Timber Trails, Western Springs.

Photograph accompanying the neighborhood guide

LA GRANGE & HINSDALE

La Grange and Hinsdale are nearby communities worth comparing for their downtowns, train access, housing styles, and school assignments. Village medians include different property mixes, so a similar budget can lead to different home sizes, conditions, and locations.

Photo: Historic homes in nearby La Grange, one of the communities compared here.

Photograph accompanying the neighborhood guide

BURR RIDGE, INDIAN HEAD PARK & LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS

These neighboring areas broaden the search to additional home styles, lot sizes, and community settings. Burr Ridge has no Metra station within the village; commuters should compare their routes to nearby stations. Confirm taxes, school boundaries, and any association rules for each address.

Photo: 5621 Howard Avenue in nearby La Grange Highlands.

Dining, Shopping, and Things to Do

LIVING IN
WESTERN SPRINGS

Photograph accompanying the local area guide

DINING

Dining centers on the downtown blocks near the Metra station. Petite Vie is chef Paul Virant’s French café and brasserie; Kirschbaum’s Bakery offers a local bakery stop, and Ella’s Italian Pub adds Italian dining. The compact setting makes it easy to combine a meal with a walk through downtown. Check current hours and reservations with each business.

Photo: Western Springs Metra station beside the downtown dining district (2018).

Photograph accompanying the local area guide

SHOPPING

Burlington and Hillgrove avenues bring local shops and everyday services close to the station and Tower Green. The appeal is a manageable village shopping district, with additional retail choices in nearby La Grange, Hinsdale, and Oak Brook. Travel times vary with the route and traffic.

Oakbrook Center in nearby Oak Brook provides a larger regional shopping destination and is the location shown in the accompanying photograph.

Photo: Oakbrook Center in nearby Oak Brook, a regional shopping option (2013).

Photograph accompanying the local area guide

OUTDOOR RECREATION AND THINGS TO DO

Tower Green and the Tower Museum connect the downtown with village history. Spring Rock Park offers outdoor recreation, and nearby Bemis Woods provides access to forest preserve trails on both the north and south sides of Salt Creek. The Theatre of Western Springs adds performances and education programs; consult venue calendars for current events.

Photo: Bemis Woods North in nearby Westchester, part of the regional Salt Creek forest preserve corridor (2018).

District & Assignment Overview

WESTERN SPRINGS SCHOOLS

Photograph accompanying the school guide

Western Springs is served by Western Springs School District 101 and La Grange Highlands School District 106 for elementary and junior high education. District 101 operates Field Park, Forest Hills, and Laidlaw elementary schools and McClure Junior High. Lyons Township High School District 204 serves the village, with campuses in Western Springs and La Grange. St. John of the Cross Parish School is a local private-school option. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment requirements directly with the relevant school before relying on an address’s assignment.

Photo: Lyons Township High School North Campus in La Grange, part of the district serving Western Springs.

Market Metrics & Demographics

WESTERN SPRINGS AT A GLANCE

POPULATION

13,629

2020 Census

HOUSEHOLDS

4,471

ACS 2020–2024

MEDIAN HH INCOME

$230,255

ACS 2020–2024 · 2024 Dollars

MEDIAN SALE PRICE

$1,009,332

All Types · 3 Months Ending Aug 2026

MEDIAN DAYS ON MARKET

38 DAYS

All Types · 3 Months Ending Aug 2026

OWNER-OCCUPIED HOMES

95.6%

Housing Unit Rate · ACS 2020–2024

MEAN WORK COMMUTE

31 MIN

Workers 16+ · ACS 2020–2024

LAND AREA

2.79 SQ MI

2020 Census

Sources: Redfin housing market; U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts; Western Springs Historical Society; Village school information; Metra BNSF timetable. Market figures cover all home types in the three months ending August 2026. ACS figures are 2020–2024 five-year estimates; household income is in 2024 dollars. Commute figures measure workers’ mean travel time to work, not a train schedule. Reviewed 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

Entrance to the historic Western Springs Water Tower, Illinois. — Joe Ferrer / Shutterstock.

4067 Grove Avenue in the Old Town neighborhood of Western Springs — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.

3934 Harvey Avenue in Field Park, Western Springs — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.

5332 Lawn Avenue in Forest Hills, Western Springs — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.

6005 Burr Oak Drive in Timber Trails, Western Springs — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.

Historic homes in nearby La Grange, one of the communities compared here — Teemu08 at English Wikipedia (2011 (uploader date)); CC BY-SA 3.0.

5621 Howard Avenue in nearby La Grange Highlands — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.

Western Springs Metra station beside the downtown dining district (2018) — Paul R. Burley; CC BY-SA 4.0.

Oakbrook Center in nearby Oak Brook, a regional shopping option (2013) — David Wilson (2013-08-10); CC BY 2.0.

Bemis Woods North in nearby Westchester, part of the regional Salt Creek forest preserve corridor (2018) — Paul R. Burley; CC BY-SA 4.0.

Lyons Township High School North Campus in La Grange, part of the district serving Western Springs — Madman2001 (2006-04-21); Public domain.

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

WESTERN SPRINGS MAP

Buyer & Seller Guide

Frequently Asked Questions About Western Springs Real Estate

Explore Western Springs home prices, residential areas, train access, and school assignments with sources and dates attached to the key statistics.

What is the median home sale price in Western Springs, IL?
Redfin reports a median sale price of $1,009,332 across all home types for the three months ending August 2026, with median days on market of 38. This is a dated measure of completed sales, not a detached-only figure or an estimate for a particular home. Review comparable recent sales for the property you are considering.
What are the best neighborhoods in Western Springs?
Old Town and Old Town South offer established blocks near downtown; Ridge Acres and Field Park add further in-town options. Forest Hills and Springdale have varied residential streets, while Timber Trails includes newer single-family homes and townhomes and Ridgewood lies south of 55th Street. The right fit depends on the home, lot, school assignment, and daily travel route.
Can you walk to the train from most of Western Springs?
The Western Springs station sits downtown on Metra’s BNSF Line to Chicago Union Station. Some homes are within walking distance, while others may call for a bicycle, bus, or drive. Test the actual route and check current schedules and parking arrangements before treating a property as walk-to-train.
What are the schools in Western Springs?
Public schools serving Western Springs include elementary Districts 101 and 106 and Lyons Township High School District 204. District 101 operates Field Park, Forest Hills, Laidlaw, and McClure. St. John of the Cross Parish School is also in the village. Confirm each property’s current assignment directly with the school district.
How should I compare Western Springs with La Grange?
Compare homes with similar size, condition, and access to the station instead of assuming a fixed price difference between the villages. Both have BNSF rail service and are served by Lyons Township High School District 204, but housing mix and elementary-school boundaries differ. Visit the specific streets and compare recent sales in each setting.
How is Bomba & Mancini different from other Western Springs real estate teams?
Bomba & Mancini combines Bryan Bomba’s appraisal and marketing background with Paul Mancini’s business and finance training. The team helps buyers and sellers compare properties, prepare for negotiations, and manage the steps from an initial consultation through closing, from its office at 30 S Lincoln Street in Hinsdale.
What types of homes are available in Western Springs?
Western Springs offers older homes near downtown, postwar houses, expanded and renovated homes, newer custom construction, and townhomes in selected communities such as Timber Trails. Condition, lot size, and association responsibilities vary, so evaluate the specific property rather than assuming one village-wide housing pattern.

FIND YOUR HOME IN
WESTERN SPRINGS

Bomba & Mancini helps buyers and sellers compare Western Springs homes with an appraiser's attention to location, lot size, and condition. Whether you are selling an Old Town home, buying in Timber Trails, or looking for a home near downtown and the train station, call or text 630-286-9242 or send the form below.