Welcome home to Burr Ridge. The village of Burr Ridge was first settled in 1834 when Jospeh Vial erected a log cabin near Plainfield and Wolf roads. Vial also ran a hotel on the stagecoach line and Flagg Creek an offshoot of the Des Plaines river runs through town. The area in Dupage & Cook Counties consists of gently rolling hills formed by glaciers at the end of the last ice age. In 1917 the International Harvester Co purchased 414 acres where it tested the first all purpose tractor. Burr Ridge was also home to the first Democratic National Convention in 1835 as well as host to a prison farm named Bridewell. In the mid to late 1800's it was settled by a small group of German farmers. In the 1940's Denver Busby bought 190 acres for a Diary Farm he named Burr Ridge. After launching Burr Ridge Estates and merging with Harvester the area took its name after the Dairy Farm. The original Robert Vail home has been relocated to Pleasant Dale Park and is home to the Flagg Creek Historical Society.
Schooling in Burr Ridge is excellent and offers lots of opportunities for a great education. Boasting 11 public schools to serve its residents. Pleasantdale, Elm, and Gower elementary schools, Gower middle school, Hinsdale (Central ranked #7 in the state/South ranked #35 in the state) and Lyons Township (ranked #26 in the state) high schools.
Burr Ridge encompasses approximately 7 square mile and is bordered by Hinsdale to the N, Western Springs to the NE, Indian Head Park to the E, Willow Springs to the S and SE, and Willowbrook to the W. It is an easy commute to Downtown from 55 access on County Line Rd. Closest Metra Access would be the Hinsdale and Western Springs stations. Its about a 40 minute commute to the loop. There are two major airports within a 30 minute drive (O'Hare, Midway) offering non-stop flights to just about anywhere in the world. Along with Uber/Lyft, car service access, and AmTrak you are globally connected for business or personal travel.
Burr Ridge Village Center is bustling, bright, and full of life. With great shopping, LifeTime Fitness, Kohler Spa, and great restaurants, it a destination for residents all around Burr Ridge. There is a Post Office (Willowbrook), Fire and Police Station, and City Govt offices. The Village Center also hosts entertainment, , Burr Ridge Farmers Market on the Green, Spring Arts and Crafts Festival, Live Music, Car Shows, as well as many other events (seasonally permitting). Its also host to many locally owned business at the village and mall, like Kristens Danish Bakery and eateries in a suburban setting.
Burr Ridge is home to over 10 large parks and smaller areas totaling just over 79 acres. Harvester Park being home to the BR Park District, 17 acres of wetlands and Prairie buffers, a 10,000 sq foot Community Center, and the Woods Pool Park with a 90,000 gallon swimming pool. At the Community Center you can find about any sport or activity you or your children would like to participate in. Burr Ridge Little League is played at Harvester Park and can be found at harvesterparkll.com. Football is offered through the Hinsdale Falcon Program, and there are many travel soccer programs in the area.
With amazing residents, beautiful homes, schools, community gatherings, social activities, and entertainment, Burr Ridge will deliver an amazing living and family experience. If you would like more information or a market report please let us know and we will be happy to provide a confidential report to you.
