Help us decide where to buy a house (Aurora, Naperville: attorney, property taxes)

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by AaronK

Then don't answer them, or read them. No one cares if you're annoyed.

Neeshara, you will have a tough time finding a home that is close to Chicago where you will find the conditions you like. I'd be willing to travel a little, if I were you. Maybe try looking into Naperville, it is a long commute but there are excellent private schools out here and Naperville has a lot of mansions, I'm sure you'd be able to find one that is within your mark.

Stay on here long enough and I guarantee you will get annoyed eventually.

[Oobie119]

How about Oakbrook or Hinsdale? I also thought of Naperville

[sukwoo]

What about Hinsdale, Westmint, Clarendon Hills? Lotsa tear-downs, full of rich/upper-income people, good schools, close to Ill Med Ctr.

[sukwoo]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

Stay on here long enough and I guarantee you will get annoyed eventually.

So true!!!

[GoCUBS1]

Originally Posted by neeshera

However, strangely most of the big houses we have seen are standing in humble neighborhoods. We have not come across even one subdivision-like community with homogenous surroundings.

South Barrington may suit you. Barrington Hills does not have homogenous subdivisions (it consists mainly of unique estate or farm houses on 5 acre properties). South Barrington, however, has several estate subdivisions in your price range w/ very homogenous surroundings. The D220 school district is also excellent and there is a highly educated populace. The commute would be more than 20 miles though. SB is not really my cup of tea as it is just homogeneous subdivisions of big new houses w/ no town center. But it sounds like exactly what you're looking for...

[GivMeABreak]

Hunts Club Farm, Gurnee, Illinois. West of Gurnee Mills Mall, right off I-94

[chet everett]

Originally Posted by GivMeABreak

Hunts Club Farm, Gurnee, Illinois. West of Gurnee Mills Mall, right off I-94

Let's see what is that, about 45 miles, probably 90 minutes of driving... Ohhh Kay, and the school situation? Puhleeze.

[neeshera]

Chet everett, thanks again for your to the point and helpful guidance.

[neeshera]

Thanks to everyone else too who offered helpful suggestions.

[linicx]

The only area that I absolutely know that meets the criteria is Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights, Illinois. Near picture pertect neighborhood that offers homes with a view, Ten miles from the medical community: three hospitals and medical school. Also university, three country clubs, upscale shopping and dining. symphony, theater and more.