Getting to know Orland Park

Orland Park is an incorporated village in Cook County, southwest of Chicago. It has grown from a small community into one of the major residential, retail and commercial centers in the southwest suburbs. The Village is known for its extensive shopping areas, established residential neighborhoods, parks, recreational facilities and access to regional transportation.

Orland Park’s location puts residents within reach of neighboring communities including Orland Hills, Tinley Park, Palos Park, Homer Glen, Mokena and other southwest suburbs. Its mix of housing includes older established homes, newer subdivisions, townhomes, condominiums and larger custom properties.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts · Village of Orland Park.

Orland Park subdivisions and neighborhoods

One of the interesting things about Orland Park is the variety of residential settings. You’ll find established neighborhoods with mature trees, condominium and townhome communities, golf-course surroundings, newer developments and larger homes on generous lots. Some areas have a distinctly traditional suburban feel, while others offer attached-home living and lower-maintenance options.

The alphabetical directory below includes subdivision and neighborhood names appearing in the Orland Park MRED closed-sale export supplied for this guide. Some names may represent phases, condominium communities, attached-home developments or commonly used neighborhood labels rather than separate legal subdivisions. The property address and recorded documents should be used to confirm the exact development.

Orland Park has additional established neighborhoods and residential areas beyond the names appearing in this particular sales export. The MRED subdivision field is a useful starting point, but it is not a complete municipal subdivision map. A blank or inconsistent field does not mean a home is outside a neighborhood.

For municipal information, zoning and planning resources, start with the Village of Orland Park website and its GIS data and mapping portal.

Orland Park subdivision market snapshot

Six-Month Rolling Closed-Sale Market Snapshot · Orland Park MRED export

The supplied MRED export contains 544 closed-sale records: detached homes, attached homes, vacant land and multi-unit properties. The residential market tables below include every subdivision represented by the labeled records, plus additional records whose subdivision could be cross-referenced unambiguously by street against other labeled sales in the same export. Detached and attached properties are calculated separately so that different housing types are not blended together.

Single-family detached homes

Attached homes

Blank subdivision fields were reviewed against the property street and the subdivision information available for Orland Park. Where a street appeared in more than one subdivision, or the address did not provide enough evidence for a reliable assignment, the sale was not placed into a neighborhood average. Vacant land and multi-unit transactions are excluded from these residential tables.

The supplied report is a rolling six-month batch and does not include a usable closing-date field for assigning exact calendar dates to the reporting period. The averages are arithmetic means of the closed-sale prices represented in each subdivision and property-type group. No sale counts are displayed.

When reviewing a home in Orland Park, remember that neighborhood averages are only one piece of the picture. Square footage, condition, renovations, lot size, location, age, layout and the type of property all influence value. A townhome should not automatically be compared with a detached home simply because both are in the same named area.

Source: MRED closed-sale export supplied for this community guide. Asking prices are not used as closed-sale results. Vacant land and multi-unit transactions are not included in residential subdivision averages.

Schools serving Orland Park

Orland Park is served by multiple public school districts. District boundaries do not necessarily follow Village boundaries, subdivision names or mailing addresses. Depending on the property’s location, students may attend different elementary, middle and high schools.

Parks, recreation and outdoor spaces

Orland Park has an extensive recreation system, with neighborhood parks, sports fields, playgrounds, trails, aquatic recreation and indoor facilities. The Village’s Recreation & Parks Department offers activities for children, adults and families throughout the year.

For current park locations, facility rules, sports registration, recreation classes and seasonal programs, use the Village’s official recreation resources rather than relying on an older park listing.

Restaurants and places to eat in Orland Park

Orland Park has a wide range of dining choices, from casual neighborhood restaurants and family favorites to international cuisine, coffee shops and special-occasion dining. Many options are concentrated around LaGrange Road, 159th Street, Orland Square and the surrounding commercial areas.

Restaurant names and links are provided as starting points for exploring the area. Confirm current business operations, exact addresses and hours before visiting.

Shopping, groceries and everyday errands

Shopping is one of Orland Park’s major draws. The Village has several established retail corridors and shopping destinations, with options ranging from large department stores and national retailers to specialty shops, grocery stores and everyday services.

Nearby Tinley Park, Orland Hills, Mokena and other southwest suburbs provide additional shopping and specialty-business options.

Metra, highways and commuting

Orland Park is served by Metra’s Southwest Service, providing commuter rail connections between the southwest suburbs and Chicago. The community has three Metra stations.

Major roads and regional access

Important routes through and around Orland Park include LaGrange Road, 159th Street, 143rd Street, 151st Street, 167th Street, Wolf Road and Harlem Avenue. Nearby expressway access and connections vary depending on the neighborhood and destination.

Driving times depend on traffic, weather, construction and time of day. If commuting is a major part of your decision, try the route from the actual property during the hours you expect to travel.

Metra · Village transportation and parking information

Useful information for Orland Park residents

Moving to a new community means learning more than where to shop and where to eat. It also means knowing who handles your water, garbage, permits, public safety and community information. Orland Park provides resident services and updates through its official Village website.

Township and county resources

Orland Park residents may also use township and county programs for services such as assistance, transportation, senior resources and public information. The correct township or service provider can depend on the property’s location. Confirm eligibility and jurisdiction directly with the appropriate agency.

Orland Township · Cook County

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Buying or selling a home in Orland Park?

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