Picture this: after a long day working in the hectic city, you return in the evening to a peaceful town dotted with 20 lavish parks, a sprawling golf course, thick lawns and a slower pace of living. Custom homes are available in most neighborhoods and new developments. Real estate Deerfield, Illinois style comes in many forms: Cape Cods with high, sloping roofs; ranch houses; Colonial cottages; split-levels; and an array of other designs. Townhouses and condominiums are available as well.

Although Deerfield is a petite community with a small-town ambiance, business is plentiful here in Deerfield. Walgreen's, Baxter Healthcare, APAC Customer Services, and Cosi house their headquarters here, as once did Sara Lee. Situated near the Lake Cook and Waukegan Roads business corridors, Deerfield has a healthy commercial base, including opportunities for retail shopping. The Village sports the recently renovated Deerbrook Shopping Mall, the renovated Deerfield Center, Deerfield Square, Cadwell Corners (named after Jacob B. Cadwell, who settled the area) and Lake Cook Plaza. With an average household income of just under $110,000 and median home values of approximately $343,000, Deerfield's residents are indeed prospering.

Business isn't the only piece of the puzzle that flourishes in Deerfield. In 2004, the Village government was awarded the Certificate of Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 21st consecutive year for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. This is a prestigious award for government units whose comprehensive annual financial reports meet the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting. 2004 was also the 14th consecutive year in which Deerfield received an award for Distinguished Budget Presentation for its annual budget.

If you've got children, you'll be thrilled to learn that the education available in Deerfield is top-notch. Deerfield High School, for example, is one of the top public schools in the state. According to the school's 2005 Illinois School Report Card, the graduation rate was 100% of students for the year of 2004. In 2000, the school underwent a colossal $75 million renovation and expansion project, including new wings for science and the arts. Deerfield High School is also known for hosting "Beyond Ravinia," an admissions program for seniors. Named for Ravinia Park, where seniors graduate, the program allows seniors apply early to four schools, meet with admissions officers from over 40 universities and colleges, and either receive acceptance or a deferral.

But in all of its present successes, Deerfield doesn't forget its history. The Deerfield Historical Society ensures that residents are reminded of the early days of their beloved village and the Society guarantees that those memories will be passed on to future generations of Deerfield. The Society's headquarters are located in the Historic Village, which includes five historic buildings. Central to the Historic Village is the Caspar Ott Log House. Built in 1837, the house is considered the oldest building in the county. One of the most popular buildings in the Village is the Little Red School House, a replica of a 19th-century one-room school. Each year fourth grade school children from District 109 conduct class in the Little Red School House as part of their history program.

If you're searching for real estate, Deerfield, Illinois is one of the best places to hang your hat. The choice is obvious because with its beautiful parks, small-town atmosphere, pro-business climate and top-notch schools, Deerfield, Illinois real estate is some of the best Chicagoland has to offer. Why not call Doug Wurtzel at (847) 521-4148 or (847) 772-8454 today?