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A compact DuPage County village where Route 83 meets I-55, about 20 miles southwest of the Loop, with historic Route 66 on its south edge, village-run parks, and a housing mix that runs from older condos to large single-family homes.
Willowbrook is a village of about 9,200 people (2020 Census) in southeastern DuPage County, roughly 20 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, bordered by Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Burr Ridge, and Darien. It grew out of the Ridgemoor subdivision, whose homeowners association pushed to incorporate so it could guide development of the surrounding farmland. The village became official on January 18, 1960, with 167 residents, and it was named for the willow trees along a creek behind the home of homeowners association president Anton Borse. Most of today’s homes went up in the 1970s and 1980s, when the population climbed past 8,500.
Housing splits into two very different markets. Older condo and townhome communities such as Lake Hinsdale Village, Stanhope Square, and The Lawns often trade from the low $200Ks to around $400K, while single-family subdivisions like Farmingdale Terrace, Waterford, and Ridgemoor run from the $400Ks to well above $800K. The village does not levy a property tax for general services, and effective tax rates often run about 1.6% to 2.0% of market value. County context is on our DuPage County page.
Who fits here? Buyers who want a DuPage County address with quick I-55 and Route 83 access, a short drive to Oak Brook, Hinsdale, and Midway Airport, and condo or townhome prices that sit well below neighboring Hinsdale and Burr Ridge. Who doesn’t: buyers who want to walk to a Metra train or a traditional downtown, or who want new-construction subdivisions. Willowbrook is largely built out. When a neighboring town fits better, we say so.
Willowbrook has no Metra station of its own. Rail commuters typically drive about four miles north to the Clarendon Hills or Westmont stations on the BNSF line. I-55 runs along the south edge of the village with an interchange at Route 83, Route 83 carries traffic north about five miles to Oak Brook, I-88, and I-294, and Midway Airport is roughly 15 miles east on I-55. Rush-hour times vary, so we recommend testing the commute for any specific job.
Willowbrook is really two markets under one ZIP code: older condos and townhomes, and established single-family subdivisions. A single village-wide median blends them and misleads, so we advise with durable ranges by property type and subdivision.
Older condo buildings such as Hinsdale Point, Stratford Green, and The Knolls often trade in the $100Ks to low $200Ks, while Lake Hinsdale Village, Stanhope Square, The Lawns, and Lake Willow Way commonly run from the mid $200Ks to around $400K. Association fees, what they include, and building rules vary widely.
Townhome communities such as Nantucket and Emerald Ridge, plus the townhomes at Lake Hinsdale Village, have commonly sold from the mid $300Ks into the $400Ks. They are a middle step between condo living and a detached home, with exterior upkeep usually handled by the association.
Detached homes in Farmingdale Terrace often trade in the $400Ks to mid $500Ks, while Waterford colonials and Tudors built from 1977 to 1989 commonly sell in the $700Ks to $800Ks. Homes in the Ridgemoor area vary widely by lot and size, and larger custom homes there can list above $1M.
Buyers often compare Willowbrook with Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, and Darien. Willowbrook usually offers the lowest entry point of the group through its condo and townhome stock, while its single-family homes compete more directly with Darien and Burr Ridge.
Effective property tax rates often run about 1.6% to 2.0% of market value based on Ownwell estimates, partly because the village does not levy a property tax for general services. Bills still include school, township, library, and county levies and vary widely by property type. See our DuPage County guide.
Willowbrook is largely built out, so nearly all inventory is resale. Well-prepared single-family homes tend to draw quick interest because few come up each year, while condo pace depends on the building, its fees, and its financing approvals.
Willowbrook buyers usually sort by property type first (condo, townhome, or single-family), then by subdivision, association, and school district. Some 60527 addresses sit in unincorporated DuPage County or Burr Ridge, so we confirm the jurisdiction too. Cards below link to live listings, not separate neighborhood pages.
Willowbrook grew from the Ridgemoor subdivision, whose homeowners led the 1960 incorporation. The area around Ridgemoor Park mixes older single-family homes with larger custom homes, and prices vary widely by lot and size.
Browse $500K+ Homes →Waterford is a detached single-family subdivision of two-story colonials and Tudor-style homes built from 1977 to 1989. Nearby Waterford Park has tennis courts, a ball diamond, and an accessible playground.
Browse 4+ Bedroom Homes →Farmingdale Terrace holds established single-family homes around Farmingdale Terrace Park, a village park with a walking path, playground, shelter, and garden beds. Homes here have commonly traded in the $400Ks to mid $500Ks.
Browse 3+ Bed Homes →Lake Hinsdale Village is a large association community of 164 townhomes and 375 condominiums around an 11-acre lake, with a resident pool, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, and walking paths.
Browse Willowbrook Condos →Stanhope Square, The Lawns, Lake Willow Way, and other established condo communities turn over regularly and are often the lowest entry point into Willowbrook. Fees and what they cover vary by building.
Browse Homes Under $300K →Townhome communities such as Nantucket and Emerald Ridge offer more space than most condos with exterior upkeep handled by the association, a common step between condo living and a detached home.
Browse Willowbrook Townhomes →Active MLS listings in Willowbrook, from condos and townhomes near Route 83 to single-family homes in established subdivisions, updated in real time. Save the search and set alerts so the right home reaches you the day it lists.
Most of Willowbrook is in Gower School District 62 for pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, and parts of the village are in Cass School District 63 or other elementary districts. For high school, Willowbrook is in Hinsdale Township High School District 86, and most addresses are assigned to Hinsdale South High School, with some assigned to Hinsdale Central. Always confirm the assignment for a specific address.
Gower West School is at 7650 Clarendon Hills Road in Willowbrook and serves Gower District 62 students from early childhood through 4th grade. The district office is next door at 7700 Clarendon Hills Road.
Gower Middle School is at 7941 S. Madison Street in Burr Ridge and serves Gower District 62 students in 5th through 8th grade.
Parts of Willowbrook are in Cass District 63, which runs Concord Elementary School (pre-K through 4th grade) at 1019 Concord Place and Cass Junior High School (5th through 8th grade) at 8502 Bailey Road, both in Darien.
Hinsdale South High School is at 7401 S. Clarendon Hills Road in Darien and serves most Willowbrook addresses. Some addresses are assigned to Hinsdale Central. We confirm the school assignment on every home before you buy.
Note: School district boundaries do not follow town limits or the 60527 ZIP code, and they change. Always verify the current school assignment for any specific address directly with the district before you buy. Our team confirms this on every showing.
Willow Pond on Plainfield Road has a 1.5-acre pond with a walking path, an accessible fishing pier, a splash pad, shelters, and the village Veterans’ Memorial. Residents also skate on the pond in winter.
Tony and Florence Borse Memorial Community Park, the largest of the village’s ten parks at about 17 acres, has three softball diamonds, a soccer field, eight pickleball courts, a playground, and a walking path.
Just south of I-55 in Darien, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve covers about 2,500 acres around Argonne National Laboratory, with a 9.5-mile main trail loop for hiking, running, biking, and cross-country skiing.
Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket has served travelers on Route 66 since 1946 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A Route 66 Centennial monument and selfie stop sits by its neon sign.
The Parks and Recreation Department runs a year-round recreation program for all ages, with seasonal special events listed in its Program Guide. Midway Park adds a roller and ice rink and an outdoor fitness court.
Everyday shopping, dining, and services line Route 83 through the village, and the Oak Brook retail and office district is about five miles north. Downtown Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills are a short drive.
Most buyers come for a DuPage County address at Route 83 and I-55, quick drives to Oak Brook and Midway Airport, village-run parks, and condo and townhome prices well below neighboring Hinsdale and Burr Ridge.
Condos often start in the $100Ks to $200Ks and single-family homes usually start in the $400Ks. Effective tax rates often run about 1.6% to 2.0%, and association fees can be significant, so we model the full monthly cost, including any dues, before you fall in love with a listing.
The village does not levy a property tax for general services, runs parks through its own department rather than a park district, and shares the Indian Prairie Public Library District with Darien. Some 60527 addresses are unincorporated or in Burr Ridge, so we confirm jurisdiction, taxes, and school assignments on every parcel.
Expect a quiet, compact residential village with ten parks, everyday shopping along Route 83, and a short drive to Waterfall Glen, Oak Brook, and downtown Hinsdale. Park programs and summer events are easy ways to meet neighbors.
A Lake Hinsdale Village condo and a Waterford single-family home are different markets. We price from the right set of recent Willowbrook comparable sales, never a village-wide median.
Much of Willowbrook’s inventory is condos and townhomes. We review association budgets, fees, what they include, and lender approvals early so there are no surprises after you are under contract.
A 60527 mailing address can sit in the village, unincorporated DuPage County, or Burr Ridge. We confirm which one before you offer, because it affects taxes and services.
We verify the elementary district and the District 86 high school assignment for the specific parcel, because boundaries do not follow the village line or the ZIP code.
When the right Willowbrook listing appears, speed matters more than browsing. We set custom MLS alerts and can often get you through the door the same day or next morning.
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Whether you are buying a condo at Lake Hinsdale Village or selling a single-family home in Waterford, we will walk the comps with you and keep the process clear.
