Lake County, Illinois
Libertyville Real Estate and Local Guide
Libertyville is an affluent Lake County village known for a well-preserved downtown of turn-of-the-century buildings along Milwaukee Avenue, rebuilt in brick after an 1895 fire. It blends historic character with parks and nearby forest preserves.
Living in Libertyville
The National Trust for Historic Preservation gave downtown Libertyville a Great American Main Street Award. Source: visitlibertyville.com
Homes in Libertyville
- Roughly 67% of housing is detached single-family homes, with the remainder in townhomes and multi-unit buildings.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Libertyville home
Ansel B. Cook Home
An 1876 Victorian house in Cook Park operated as a museum by the local historical society
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
Former estate of Chicago businessman John F. Cuneo, now a museum
David Adler Music and Arts Center
Arts center in the former home of noted residential architect David Adler
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
A Lake County forest preserve with a 129-acre lake, 7.5 miles of trails, and a visitors center
Cook Park
Downtown park with a rose garden and long-running summer Village Band concerts