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Read articleCommunity · Illinois · Lake County
Long Grove
Historic covered bridge, rolling acreage and a distinctive downtown.
≈ 65 min to downtown Chicago · 35 min to O'HareLong Grove, IL
Overview
Long Grove is one of the region's most distinctive villages, with a historic downtown, no municipal property tax, and residential zoning that preserves open space and mature trees.
No village property tax
Historic covered bridge downtown
1-acre minimum residential zoning
Stevenson HS attendance
Latest market update
Long Grove market updates
No dated report published yet. Planned coverage: Quarterly.
Housing in Long Grove
What you'll find on the market.
Custom single-family
Estates on 1+ acre lots
Historic homes
Schools
Education in Long Grove.
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96
Serves most of Long Grove at the elementary level.
Stevenson HS District 125
Serves the majority of Long Grove residents.
Aptakisic-Tripp SD 102 / District 125
Serves the eastern portion of the village.
Official district resources
School boundaries and program details change frequently. Rumi does not publish rankings — please verify current attendance areas and program details directly with the district for any specific address.
Living in Long Grove
A closer look.
Housing
Custom single-family homes on 1-acre-plus lots throughout most of the village, with a range of architectural styles.
Transportation
Route 53, Route 22 and Route 83 provide arterial access; Metra stations in Buffalo Grove and Lake Zurich are nearby.
Shopping
Historic Downtown Long Grove features independent shops, chocolatiers and specialty retailers.
Parks & recreation
Reed-Turner Woodland, Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve and extensive village greenways.
Dining
Charming independent restaurants and cafés in the historic downtown, plus wine bars and taverns.
Neighborhoods
Popular pockets in Long Grove.
Historic Downtown
The Ponds of Long Grove
Royal Melbourne
Country Club Estates
Explore the map
Where Long Grove sits.
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Read articleFAQ
Common questions about Long Grove.
Is Long Grove a good place to buy a home right now?
Every market cycle rewards buyers differently. Rumi will review current inventory, days on market, and sale-to-list ratios in Long Grove with you before you tour, so your offer strategy matches the moment.
What is the typical price range in Long Grove?
Long Grove spans a wide range of price points depending on neighborhood, lot size, and finish level. Ask for a current price map — Rumi will send a segmented breakdown by street and subdivision.
How competitive are offers in Long Grove?
Well-prepared homes in the most-loved pockets of Long Grove often receive multiple offers. Rumi's job is to make sure your offer is the one that gets accepted — on terms you can live with.
Can I see off-market homes in Long Grove?
Yes. Through the RE/MAX network and Rumi's local relationships, qualified buyers regularly preview coming-soon and off-market opportunities in Long Grove.
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Working with Rumi in Long Grove.
The next step
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