Oak Brook guide

Oak Brook Realtor

Oak Brook real estate.
Oak Brook, Illinois


Home
Homes for Sale
Search Listings
About Us
City Guide
Buying Tips
Home Value
Contact Us

Living in Oak Brook

Below you can find information and city facts about Oak Brook, Illinois.  This information is provided by Christine Arquilla and Karen Bailey Meyer, Oak Brook Expert! This is the city guide to Oak Brook real estate for Du Page County in Illinois. Find nightlife, housing, transportation, community and recreation information.

 

Oak Brook Community

The Village of Oak Brook is located about 15 miles west of the Chicago Loop and is served by a network of major federal, state and county roads including the Tri-State Tollway system, the East-West Tollway and the Eisenhower Expressway. The Village’s adjacent neighbors include the communities of Villa Park, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oakbrook Terrace, Westchester, Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, and Hinsdale. The Oakbrook Center, the Oaks of Oak Brook, Oak Brook Court and the Shops at Oak Brook Place Shopping Centers provide fine shopping, restaurants, and service facilities.

Oak Brook Lifestyle

Population: 8,702 (2000 Census)
Village Size: 5,051 acres, 7.9 square miles
Households: 3,124 (2000 Census), Household Average Income: $187,961 (1999 Dollars),
Household Median Income: $146,537 (1999 Dollars)
Village Government: President, 6 Trustees, and Village Manager
Village Employees: 170 Full-Time Employees as of 01/01/04
Fire Insurance Rating: Class 3
Equalized Assessed Valuation: Year 2003 - $1,327,101,048 (2.6% increase from 2002)

                                                 Year 2002 - $1,293,803,854 (9.5% increase from 2001)
                                                 Year 2001 - $1,181,481,341 (7.4% increase from 2000)
                                                 Year 2000 - $1,100,468,108 (5.2% increase from 1999)
Total Municipal Operating & Capital Expense Budget for 2004: $36,554,680

Local Taxes:
        Property Tax Levy $0
        Sales Tax 7.00%
        Telecommunications 5%
        Natural Gas Utility Tax 5%
        Electricity Tax 5%

Oak Brook Housing

View houses for sale in Oak Brook.

Oak Brook Transportation

3 PACE Bus Routes

 

Air Transportation:

  • O’Hare Airport

  • Midway Airport

Oak Brook Recreation

Oak Brook Bath & Tennis

Tucked away in the midst of the Sports Core is the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club, a Village-owned facility offering fine dining and banquet service, and incomparable recreational opportunities.

With its wood and glass contemporary architecture, the clubhouse possesses the look, warmth and tranquility of an elegant country lodge. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a stunning view of the lake and surrounding grounds. The clubhouse recently underwent a complete renovation, making it a state-of-the-art facility while maintaining its country charm.

An event at the Bath & Tennis Club ~ be it a wedding, business meeting, banquet or brunch ~ will be a memorable experience. The Bath & Tennis Club offers a full complement of recreational facilities, including ten outdoor courts (eight Har-Tru; one Har-Tru practice court; one asphalt), three outdoor swimming pools (one for swimming, one for diving and a wading pool for small children), as well as an adult whirlpool. In the winter months, ice skating and cross-country skiing can be enjoyed.

Oak Brook Golf Club

Since the early 1920s, golfers have enjoyed a challenging round at one of DuPage County's oldest courses. The Oak Brook Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course, owned and operated by the Village of Oak Brook. Amenities include an all-grass driving range, three putting and chipping greens, fully stocked pro shop and excellent dining facilities.

In 1999/2000, the Golf Club underwent a major expansion and remodeling, doubling the size of the clubhouse and installing a state-of-the-art double-row irrigation system. Areas expanded include the locker rooms, food service operation, patio and veranda. The golf course and driving ranges are open April 1 through November 1, weather permitting.

Several types of season memberships are available, and the PGA professional staff offers clinics and instructional programs for golfers of all ages. Golf outings are available.

The Oak Brook Polo Club

The Oak Brook Polo grounds are located in a beautiful wooded area. Ideally located near major expressways in Chicago's western suburbs, Oak Brook's fine hotels and fabulous shopping are just 5 minutes from the site.

View websites in Oak Brook of things and places to shop.

Oak Brook Education

Schools in Oak Brook:
  • Brook Forest Elem School - Grades K-5
  • Butler Junior High School - Grades 6-8

School Districts:

Elementary

High School

College

Oak Brook Climate

Click for Oak Brook, Illinois Forecast

Oak Brook History

The Village of Oak Brook was incorporated on February 21, 1958 to the counties of Du Page and Cook.

[ Oak Brook Real Estate  | My Home Value | Buying a Home | Oak Brook Homes for Sale | Guide to Oak Brook | Contact Agent ]

Oak Brook Real Estate by Christine Arquilla and Karen Bailey Meyer
Brush Hill, REALTORS®
25 W Chicago Ave.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Chris: 630-776-2888
Karen: 630-638-0101
Contact Christine Arquilla and Karen Bailey Meyer Online Now