Regency at the Glen Villas

About the Area

Welcome to The Glen, Glenview’s premier master planned community. One of the most sought after places to call home in the North Shore. This prestigious area is immersed with urban sophisticates who support the arts and enjoy casual & fine dining, outings to the local theatre, shopping at local boutiques or a simple cup of coffee or glass of wine at a local establishment. The Regency at The Glen is Pulte Home’s newest, luxury town home and attached-ranch community in Chicago-land. Situated less than 20 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, which means it is a quick ride on the Metra from the Depot Avenue stop conveniently located in The Glen. The Regency at The Glen is centrally located and easily accessible from major thoroughfares such as I-94 (4miles) and I-294 (3 miles). For those who travel often, you only have a 20 minute drive to O'Hare International Airport. Maybe, just leave the car keys at home and walk to everything in The Glen: dining, shopping, the movie theatre, the spa, comedy club, pub, or coffee right in Town Center. Or, enjoy some exercise by heading over to Park Center, bike the miles of trails at Gallery Park, and get a jog in with the family dog at Bark West. The Regency at The Glen will help you discover an unparalleled way of life in the perfect location to use your free time created from maintenance free living. If this sounds like the kind of life you long for, you must visit today and experience it all!

Cost of Living

Although Glenview, and specifically The Glen is one of the most desired locations in the North Shore. Pulte Homes brings with it lean style manufacturing while leveraging it's size and economies of scale to ensure the lowest costs for the best quality building supplies, labor, and interior upgrades. What this means for you is that we can provide the highest quality at the most affordable price, creating a value equation that is hard to pass up. For example, while the average price of a used town home in Glenview during 2011 was $483,000 (Info. found on City-Data.com), our prices start in the low 300's for an even more energy efficient, smart home capable, newly constructed town home with the best warranty in the industry.

Culture / Entertainment

There is an abundance of cultural and entertainment options for you to take advantage conveniently located inside The Glen. If you want to take in a movie, look no further that Regal Glen 10 Theatres. Or, when you are looking for something to tickle the funny bone, walk over to The Laughing Chameleon, the North Shore's first and only full-service comedy, magic and variety club. Maybe you are looking for ways to express your more creative side, if so, then look no further than Color Me Mine, where you can learn to paint ceramics and numerous other artistic activities. And, when you are looking to create some in-home entertainment, visit Games and Things. Whether you want a pool table, bar, home theatre, or an old school arcade, they are sure to have something that you will enjoy. And, for the more electronically inclined, there is a Game Stop right off of Tower Drive in Town Center. The Schram Memorial Chapel is located in the center of the Glen and is perfect for Weddings, special ceremonies, performances or recitals, or even business meetings and presentations. Then, for children, or for those of you who are kids at heart, you can visit Kohl Children's Museum or Make a Messterpiece. In addition to all of this, it is only a quick train ride or drive to find yourself in the heart of Chicago, enjoying the wide array of theaters, museums and other entertainment options.

Shopping

Imagine never having to fight with traffic congestion or crowds again when you decide to spend some time shopping. That is because everything you need is just seconds away from home at The Glen Town Center. When you are shopping for cloths or accessories, you can choose from Glenview Jewelers, Hot Mama, Claire's, Jos. A. Bank, StellaGrace, Vibrato, and Von Maur. If there are children in your life that you want to shop for, visit Wishes Toy Wonderland, Strasburg Children, Justice, or Carters. If services are what you are looking for, check out Pigtails and Crewcuts, Skin Deep Medical Spa, ULTA and many more. Dick's Sporting Goods, Dino's Sport Fan Shop, Games & Things, and Game Stop will surely engage many of the men looking to shop for more entertaining things. There are also many niche shops like Aaron Galleries, Oh Olive, Vintage Nest, The Book Market at Hanger One, and many more stores of this kind give Town Center more of a Boutique Feel, than a big box mall. You will also find Dominick's, Hallmark, Corner Bakery, The Little Gym, the U.S. Post Office and more at Patriot Ave. and Lake Ave.; Home Depot, Costco and Harley Davidson at Patriot Ave. and Willow Road.

City Overview

The Glen is built upon what once was the Glenview Naval Air Base. Originally built in the 1930’s, the Navy decided to shut it down in 1993. In 1995, the city of Glenview was given oversight to create a completely unique, master planned community in the North Shore. What they were able to create is nothing less than extraordinary: A intimate atmosphere with superior schools within a picturesque community where you can live, shop, dine, engage in unique recreation, be entertained, exercise, take care of your health, and even get married if you so desire. It has quintessential hometown charm, yet all the amenities of a robust city. Since its inception, The Glen has grown considerably, to the point where there is no more land left to build on. That is why Regency at The Glen will be the last residential development in The Glen. We have literally “saved the best for last!”

Transportation

If transportation is important to you, you will find that one of the primary advantages of living at Regency at the Glen is its location. The community is conveniently just 2 miles east of the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and 2 miles west of the Edens Expressway (I-94). These thoroughfares provide quick access to employment and entertainment corridors and an easy 20 minute commute to O'Hare International Airport. And, you can go green by taking the Metra from Glenview's Depot Avenue Stop or take the Pace Bus Service which serves The Glen. This great location explains why the average commute is less than 20 minutes (City-Data.com)for people lucky enough to live in The Glen.

Housing

Average home costs in Glenview was 380K in 2005 and 640K in 2010 (city-data.com). It is seriously bucking the trend. Less than 1/3 the amount of renters as the state average. Currently, the average cost of a used town home in Glenview is 483K (City-data.com). Vacancy rate? Rental rate: 13%? Glenview has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Glenview, where the median household income is $80,730. Glenview home prices are not only among the most expensive in Illinois, but Glenview real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Medical

There are many excellent medical facility options located close by when you live at Regency at the Glen. The Glenbrook Hospital is a mere 5 minute drive, and it received the America's 50 Best Hospitals Award in 2011. The hospital is part of the North Shore University Health System which is recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Top 10 Health Systems in the country. The North Shore University Health System also has a branch conveniently located in The Glen at Park Center as well. Whether you are looking for out-patient cardiac rehabilitation, health tests, acupuncture, or more holistic, mind-body health and well being classes look no further than your own back yard. Tru Rehabilitation & Wellness is a physical therapy clinic located in Town Center. And, if you are looking for something more cosmetic, check out Skin Deep Medical Spa also located right in Town Center. As well as easy access to all of the health care facilities of greater Chicago-land, which are much sought after due to their award winning treatment and research abilities.

Schools

Imagine never having to fight with traffic congestion or crowds again when you decide to spend some time shopping. That is because everything you need is just seconds away from home at The Glen Town Center. When you are shopping for cloths or accessories, you can choose from Glenview Jewelers, Hot Mama, Claire's, Jos. A. Bank, StellaGrace, Vibrato, and Von Maur. If there are children in your life that you want to shop for, visit Wishes Toy Wonderland, Strasburg Children, Justice, or Carters. If services are what you are looking for, check out Pigtails and Crewcuts, Skin Deep Medical Spa, ULTA and many more. Dick's Sporting Goods, Dino's Sport Fan Shop, Games & Things, and Game Stop will surely engage many of the men looking to shop for more entertaining things. There are also many niche shops like Aaron Galleries, Oh Olive, Vintage Nest, The Book Market at Hanger One, and many more stores of this kind give Town Center more of a Boutique Feel, than a big box mall. You will also find Dominick's, Hallmark, Corner Bakery, The Little Gym, the U.S. Post Office and more at Patriot Ave. and Lake Ave.; Home Depot, Costco and Harley Davidson at Patriot Ave. and Willow Road.

Economy

Glenview has 1/2 the unemployment rate of the rest of the state and the average income is more than double the state average. Housing vacancy rate is 3.75%, which is less than a 1/3 of the average in the US. Glenview is a wonderful area to live and work.

Education

There are many innovative and traditional educational opportunities in the Glenview area as well. Glenview Montessori School is available for 2-6 years of age, while Countryside Montessori School offers learning for children from toddler to age 12. And, North Shore Country Day School offers something smaller for grades pre-K through 12. Crème de la Crème offers award winning daycare and learning as well, located right down the street in The Glen. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and St. Catherine Laboure School offers a Catholic school environment for pre-K through 8th grade. And, The Glenview New Church School offers PK-8 Christian education. Glenview also is home to Immanuel Lutheran School. There is also Loyola Academy, Midwestern Academy, and Notre Dame High School for boys all within 10 minutes of our community. For a little math help, Mathnasium is conveniently located in Town Center. For Adult Education, Northwestern University is less than 20 minutes away, and nearby Oakton Community College has a wide variety of courses as well. Within 30 minutes, you have a wide range of award winning colleges such as Loyola University, the University of Illinois-Chicago, University of Chicago, and DePaul University.

Population

Glenview is a medium-sized village with a population of 45,750 people. It is the 35th largest community in Illinois. With a large amount German and Irish heritage. Over 50% of the people that reside in Glenview have a Bachelors and 25% have graduate degree. 75% of Glenview's residents are of the Catholic religion. Glenview is a decidedly white-collar village, with fully 89.76% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Glenview is a village of professionals, sales and office workers and managers. Also of interest is that Glenview has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Recreation

If you are looking for boundless recreational experiences to engage in, look no further. The Glen provides a lifestyle that is unrivaled in this part of the country. Pull bullet points from amenities tab. Lake Michigan only 20 minutes away. When talking about Golf, put that there are many more private golf courses and Country Clubs nearby as well. Put something about the ease of going to Chicago for recreation. Color Me Mine for the art of having fun. Visit Games & Things to create some recreation right in your own home.