Kenilworth

Kenilworth stands as a place of luxury and exclusivity, nestled between Lake Michigan to the east, Winnetka to the north, and Wilmette to the south. Its meticulous design caters to 2,500 residents, offering a harmonious blend of beauty and convenient access to downtown Chicago, a mere 17 miles away.

Real Estate: Kenilworth features an array of stunning homes, spanning various architectural styles such as Tudor revival, Old English, Colonials, and new construction homes. The area showcases elegant estates and mansions nestled on expansive, well-maintained lots of approximately 0.30 acres or more, adorning serene, tree lined streets. Alongside these grand properties, there are options for more modestly sized homes with ample living spaces and generous lots. The neighborhood also offers waterfront residences along the captivating shores of Lake Michigan.

Education: Joseph Sears School is a public elementary and junior high school which students then go on to attend New Trier High School. Its students consistently rank in the 98th to 99th percentile nationally on standardized tests. The Illinois State Board of Education recognized The Joseph Sears School with the 2013 Excellent Award for academic performance on the Illinois Learning Standards and a 2015 study published in Chicago Agent Magazine named Kenilworth as the suburb with the top school district in all of Illinois. U.S. News & World Report recently released ranked Joseph Sears School as 4th among elementary schools in Illinois.

Shopping and Dining: Kenilworth has a small downtown with interior design shops, fitness studios and a modern American restaurant called Great Coast. Its proximity to Wilmette and Winnetka allow for residents to shop and dine in those neighboring communities.

Fun Facts: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles is a John Hughes classic movie, Starring Steve Martin and the late John Candy, that was filmed on Oxford Street in Kenilworth. In my childhood I recall them filming the movie in the summertime with all the fake snow on the ground.

Recreation and Lifestyle: This quant community has its own beach on Lake Michigan, divided into a sailing beach and a bathing beach. Residents also enjoy Pee Wee baseball field and Townley Field that host various sports like field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, football, and the school’s Field Day. Plus, the Kenilworth Club is in the center of town, and is a community house that hosts diverse events throughout the year.

Transportation: Kenilworth’s Metra station and access to I-94 make commuting to downtown Chicago a breeze. It is also a 30 minute drive from O’Hare International Airport.