Lake County, Illinois
Riverwoods Real Estate and Local Guide
Riverwoods incorporated as a village in 1959 to halt development and protect its woodlands, and it remains a small, heavily wooded residential community. The village also holds over 40 homes designed by prairie modernist architect Edward Humrich. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Riverwoods best.
About the area
Living in Riverwoods, IL
The village was incorporated in 1959 specifically to protect its woodlands, and the adjacent Ryerson Woods is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The housing market
Homes in Riverwoods
- About 96% of housing units are owner-occupied, among the highest ownership rates in Lake County.
- All of the village's housing is detached single-family homes, with no multi-unit stock.
- The median home value is about $796,100, reflecting the wooded large-lot residential character.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Riverwoods home
Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area
A 565-acre Lake County Forest Preserve listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
Nature and arts center within the Ryerson conservation area
Orphans of the Storm
Animal shelter founded in 1928 by dancer Irene Castle
Ryerson Woods trails
About 6.5 miles of trails along the Des Plaines River for hiking and cross-country skiing
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.