A century-old community built around a real, still-operating golf course. Mount Prospect. Development began in 1925 under developer Axel Lonnquist, with homes added continuously through the decades since.
1925
Development began
Single-family homes built around the Mt. Prospect Golf Club, a members-only amenity when the community was founded
Housing character
What Buyers Should Know
Built around a real, working golf course (opened 1926, restored to its original design in 2015) - a community identity that predates most real estate marketing by nearly a century, appealing to a buyer who wants an established address, not a subdivision name invented for a listing.
What Sellers Should Know
Pricing in Country Club works best when calibrated to this specific subdivision rather than a citywide average - see the Seller's Guide for Michael's approach.
Related Local Intelligence
Buyers
Buyer's Guide: The Complete Process From First Showing to Closing Day
Sellers
Seller's Guide: How to Price, Prepare, and Sell for Top Dollar
Community