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Kenilworth
The smallest. The most exclusive.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD STORY

Kenilworth is the smallest municipality on the North Shore — just over one square mile of land — and by most measures its most exclusive. It was founded in 1890 as a planned residential community by Joseph Sears, who envisioned a village of single-family homes free from commercial development, and that original vision remains intact with extraordinary fidelity. There are no stores in Kenilworth. There are no apartment buildings. There is a train station, a park, a beach, a school, and homes. The simplicity of this structure is not an accident — it is a sustained community choice that has produced a level of residential exclusivity that is genuinely rare.

WHY RESIDENTS LOVE IT

•   Zero commercialdevelopment — Kenilworth is purely residential by design, creating atranquility found nowhere else on the North Shore.

•   Lake Michigan beach —the community beach is a private, extraordinarily beautiful lakefront amenity.

•   Kenilworth SchoolDistrict 38 — one of the most consistently well-funded and high-performingelementary districts in the state.

•   New Trier Township HighSchool — Kenilworth feeds into New Trier, Illinois's most celebrated publichigh school.

•   Scale and exclusivity —fewer than 2,500 residents in the entire village creates a genuinely intimatecommunity.

•   Architectural quality —Kenilworth's housing stock is among the North Shore's most consistentlyexcellent.

HOMES & ARCHITECTURE

Kenilworth's housing stock is what happens when a community of means consistently reinvests in its residential character over 130 years. Colonial and Tudor estates predominate, with generous lots, mature landscaping, and architectural details that reflect sustained investment. Lakefront properties command extraordinary premiums. The village's architectural review process ensures that new construction and renovation respect the established character.

PROPERTY TYPES AT A GLANCE

Property Type Description
Colonial Estates The Kenilworth standard — formal architecture on quarter-acre to full-acre lots with full amenity packages.
Tudor & English Country Homes Architecturally distinguished properties that represent some of the North Shore's finest residential design.
Lakefront Properties The rarest and most premium segment — direct lake access on the most exclusive residential corridor.
Renovated Mid-Century Homes Post-war construction updated to contemporary standards — the most accessible entry point in the village.

POCKETS & DISTRICTS

Pocket / District Character & Vibe
East Kenilworth/Lakefront Maximum prestige, lake access, highest values on the North Shore
Central Kenilworth Classic village character, walking distance to the school and train
West Kenilworth Slightly more accessible — still fully within the village and its school district

HOW TO MOVE AROUND

Metra Union Pacific North Line serves Kenilworth station. Driving primary for daily needs. Local Tip: Kenilworth's position on the UP North Line means direct service to Ogilvie Transportation Center — one of the more efficient North Shore commutes despite the community's exclusive feel.

DINING & NIGHTLIFE

Fine Dining

• Dining in Wilmetteand Winnetka — Kenilworth residentspatronize neighboring communities — the village itself has no restaurants bydesign

Casual & Neighborhood Favorites

• Neighboring communitydining — Wilmette, Winnetka, andGlencoe provide the full dining complement for Kenilworth residents

Late Night

• Private home entertaining — Kenilworth's social life is private, invitation-based, and conducted primarily in residents' homes

GREEN SPACE & OUTDOORS

•   Kenilworth Beach — The community's private lakefront beach — aspectacular Lake Michigan amenity for residents

•   Kenilworth Park — The village's central park adjacent to the schooland train station

•   Lake MichiganLakefront — Direct lake access alongthe community's eastern edge

Kenilworth Signature Listings

For Sele

$2,500,000

654 Ocean Dr, Miami, FL 33101

4 BA
5 BD
MLS# 345678
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Active Under Contract

$950,000

321 Trendy Blvd, Chicago, IL 60601

1 BA
1 BD
MLS# 210987
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Active Under Contract

$450,000

789 Rustic Rd, Austin, TX 73301

1 BA
2 BD
MLS# 789012
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Active Under Contract

$850,000

456 Elegant Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001

3 BA
4 BD
MLS# 654321
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For Sale

$1,200,000

123 Luxury St, New York, NY 10001

2 BA
3 BD
MLS# 123456
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Lifestyle & Points of Interest

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Coffee
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Grocery
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Bars / Nightlife
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Fitness
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Parks
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Schools
07
Dog Parks
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Hospitals
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Transit
Dining
Coffee
Grocery
Bars / Nightlife
Fitness
Parks
Schools
Dog Parks
Hospitals
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EDUCATION LANDSCAPE

School Type Grades Notes
The Joseph Sears School District 38 Public K-8 One of Illinois's top-performing and most well-funded elementary schools — serves only Kenilworth residents
New Trier Township High School Public 9-12 Consistently ranked among America's top public high schools
High School
Mixed Schools
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
Private
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5

WHO LIVES HERE

Population Median Age Avg. Household Income
2,500 47 $312,000
Population Density Gender Split Education
Very Low 47% Male / 53% Female 82% Bachelor's or higher
High School
Mixed Schools
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
Private
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5

WALKABILITY & ACCESS SCORES

32
Walk
Walk Score
44
Bike
Bike Score
28
Transit
Transit Score

THE LUXESQUIRE INSIDER TAKE

Kenilworth is not for everyone — it is, by design, for very few. The buyers who belong here already know it. What our role is: making sure the right properties reach the right people before they trade off-market, which happens with remarkable frequency in a village this small.

Get in Touch

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