One Week, Five Very Different Homes: The Q4 Fall Market Is Moving Across Chicagoland
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What does the Q4 real estate market look like across Chicagoland? For Busby Group, one week brought five very different opportunities: a River North high-rise rental, a Glenview townhome, an almost 5,000-square-foot Orland Park home, a fully renovated three-flat near The 606, and a Highland Park townhome.
It’s a good reminder that there isn’t one Chicagoland real estate market, and there isn’t one type of home we specialize in.
Five Listings. One Week. All Across Chicagoland.
Fall sometimes gets treated as the quieter season in real estate, but this week tells a different story.
In just one week, Busby Group is bringing five properties to market across the city, North Shore, and Southwest Suburbs. They range from a downtown rental to a multifamily investment property and nearly 5,000 square feet of suburban living.
We call it the fall surge. Buyers and sellers who want to make a move before year-end are active, and new opportunities continue to come to market even as we move deeper into Q4.
For us, the variety also represents one of Busby Group’s greatest strengths. Our experience isn’t limited to one neighborhood, price point, or property type. We bring the same strategic approach to each property, while understanding that the buyer, marketing, pricing, and lifestyle story can be completely different.
Here’s a look at what came across our desks in just one week.
River North: High-Rise Living at 110 W Superior #1404
Our newest River North rental offers the convenience of downtown high-rise living with great views and a full suite of building amenities, with 1 bed plus den and 1.5 baths.
It’s a completely different lifestyle from our suburban listings this week, with restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and everyday conveniences right outside the door.
Best for: Someone looking for a full-amenity downtown rental with great views and the convenience of River North living.
Glenview: Updated Townhome Living at 3028 Lexington Lane
Next, we head north to Glenview, where 3028 Lexington offers approximately 1,900 square feet with 2 bedrooms plus a flexible den, dramatic ceiling height, skylights, an updated kitchen, and beautifully renovated baths.
The location adds another dimension. Residents have convenient access to The Glen, with its revamped shopping, dining, entertainment, and community amenities, along with nearby parks, recreation, and transportation.
It’s a strong example of why townhomes can appeal to buyers who want meaningful living space and flexibility with a more streamlined ownership experience.
Best for: Buyers looking for North Shore convenience, updated interiors, flexible space, and approximately 1,900 square feet without the upkeep of a traditional single-family home.
Orland Park: Nearly 5,000 Square Feet at 8103 Koehler Drive
Head southwest and the lifestyle changes again.
8103 Koehler Drive in Orland Park is a former developer model home offering nearly 5,000 square feet of living space.
The scale alone makes this property stand apart from our city and North Shore offerings this week. Its former model-home pedigree also means the home was originally designed to showcase the community and its features.
For buyers looking for considerably more room, this is a reminder of how dramatically space and lifestyle can change as you explore different parts of Chicagoland. Did you know we have a Southwest Suburb Collective?
Best for: Buyers prioritizing substantial square footage, multiple living spaces, and a Southwest Suburban lifestyle.
West Bucktown: A Fully Renovated Three-Flat at 1637 N Richmond
Back in the city, 1637 N Richmond presents an entirely different opportunity.
Located near The 606, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square, this fully gutted and reimagined three-flat sits on an extra-wide 31-foot lot and includes a 2-bedroom garden residence, 3-bedroom main-level residence, and 4-bedroom duplex-up penthouse.
Separate utilities, in-unit laundry, outdoor space, and three parking spaces, including a two-car garage, add to its flexibility.
This one is particularly interesting because it can speak to multiple audiences. It could work as a traditional investment property or potentially as a house-hacking opportunity for someone who wants to occupy one residence while generating income from the others.
Best for: Investors and owner-occupants looking for a renovated multifamily opportunity near The 606.
Highland Park: Townhome Convenience Near Downtown and Ravinia
Finally, we head back to the North Shore with 1454 Glencoe Avenue in Highland Park, a townhome that combines comfortable living space with an especially convenient location.
The home is close to Metra, downtown Highland Park’s shops and restaurants, and popular Ravinia, making it easy to enjoy the North Shore without giving up accessibility.
For buyers who want space but prefer a townhome lifestyle, this is another example of how different housing options can meet very different needs within the same broader market.
Best for: Buyers looking for a North Shore townhome with convenient access to transportation, dining, shopping, and Ravinia.
What One Week Says About the Chicagoland Real Estate Market
These five properties couldn’t be much more different, and that’s exactly the point.
River North. Glenview. Orland Park. West Bucktown. Highland Park. A rental, two townhomes, a large single-family home, and a three-flat, all in one week.
Our job isn’t simply to know how to sell a home. It’s to understand how to position each individual property for the buyer most likely to value it, whether that means emphasizing views and amenities downtown, nearly 5,000 square feet in the Southwest Suburbs, Metra and Ravinia on the North Shore, or income potential near The 606.
That range also benefits our buyers. Because we work across different property types and markets, we can help clients compare options based on the bigger picture, including space, monthly costs, investment potential, commute, maintenance, and lifestyle.
And even in Q4, those options are still coming.
Chicagoland Real Estate FAQs
Is the Chicago real estate market still active in Q4?
Yes. While spring traditionally brings more buyers and listings, real estate activity continues throughout the fall. Q4 can offer opportunities for buyers and sellers who want to make a move before year-end, and the five very different properties Busby Group brought to market in one week illustrate the range of inventory still entering the Chicagoland market this fall.
Does Busby Group work in both Chicago and the suburbs?
Yes. Busby Group works throughout Chicago, the North Shore, West, and the Southwest Suburbs, representing buyers and sellers across a wide range of neighborhoods and communities.
Our experience across these markets helps us understand that a successful strategy in River North may look very different from one in Glenview, Highland Park, or Orland Park. We also have trusted partners across the US and beyond.
What types of properties does Busby Group specialize in?
Our experience spans condos, rentals, townhomes, single-family homes, luxury properties, multifamily buildings, new development, and investment real estate.
In one week alone, our new listings included a River North high-rise rental, Glenview and Highland Park townhomes, an almost 5,000-square-foot Orland Park home, and a renovated three-flat near The 606.
That range allows us to tailor pricing, positioning, and marketing to each property and the buyers most likely to value it.
The Busby Group Perspective
The fall market can create opportunities for both buyers and sellers who don’t want to wait until spring.
For sellers, there can be value in entering the market when there are fewer competing listings. For buyers, Q4 can mean new inventory, motivated sellers in certain situations, and early visibility into homes that may otherwise wait for the new year.
Most importantly, real estate is hyperlocal. What’s happening with a high-rise rental in River North can look very different from a townhome in Highland Park or a single-family home in Orland Park.
That’s why our experience across Chicago, the North Shore, West, and the Southwest Suburbs, and across condos, rentals, townhomes, single-family homes, multifamily properties, and investment real estate, matters.
Thinking about making a move anywhere in Chicagoland? Reach out to Busby Group to talk through your property, timing, and strategy.
Need to sell-to-buy? Learn about our strategy.
Property information, availability, features, and other details are subject to change. Please contact Busby Group for the most current information on any property featured above.