Flossmoor · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Flossmoor.
- Active listings
- 31
- Median list
- $375K
- Avg time on market
- 18 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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About the community
Living in Flossmoor.
Flossmoor is an affluent village in southern Cook County, about 24 miles south of the Chicago Loop, with a 2020 census population of 9,704. It built its reputation in the 1920s as a golf and country-club destination and was long marketed as the status suburb of the south suburbs. Today buyers come for the schools, anchored by three-time National Blue Ribbon winner Homewood-Flossmoor High School, and for a historic, heavily owner-occupied housing stock where roughly 95 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The village shares a high school and park district with neighboring Homewood. A Metra Electric station sits right downtown, putting Millennium Station about 25 miles up the line for the daily commute.
At a glance
~9,700 residents
The 2020 census counted 9,704 people in a compact village of about 3.66 square miles.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
H-F is a three-time U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon school and the village's biggest draw for families.
Metra Electric downtown
The Flossmoor station sits about 24.9 miles from Millennium Station on the Metra Electric line.
~95% owner-occupied
Flossmoor is a settled, owner-occupied community with an average of about two cars per household.
Golf-town roots
The village built its identity in the 1920s around country clubs and tournament golf, including the 1920 PGA Championship.
Incorporated 1924
Flossmoor became a village in 1924 after decades as a railroad and resort community.
~$133,700 median income
Median household income was about $133,663 as of the 2024 ACS, well above the regional median.
What’s close
Flossmoor sits about 24 miles south of the Chicago Loop in southern Cook County, with the Metra Electric main line running straight through its downtown.
- Metra Electric station
- The downtown Flossmoor station is about 24.9 miles from Millennium Station on the Metra Electric District line.
- Homewood connection
- Flossmoor is closely tied to neighboring Homewood, sharing both a high school and a park district.
- Distance to the Loop
- Roughly 24 miles south of downtown Chicago, about a 37 minute drive in normal traffic.
- Compact footprint
- The village covers about 3.66 square miles, all of it land, in Rich and Bloom townships.
- Schools
- Flossmoor School District 161 serves K-8 and most students continue to Homewood-Flossmoor High School in District 233.
- Historic downtown
- A small walkable downtown near the station, anchored by the old Illinois Central depot that is now a brewery.
What it’s actually like to live here
Flossmoor reads like a settled, family-first community. Homeownership runs near 95 percent, the median age is about 47.6, and the housing stock leans toward historic single-family homes on mature, tree-lined lots. About a third of workers worked from home as of the 2024 ACS, while many others drove alone or used the Metra Electric line into the city, reflecting how central the commuter rail tie is to daily life here.
The village's identity has long been tied to golf and recreation, dating to its 1920s era of country clubs and tournament play. That tradition continues through the shared Homewood-Flossmoor Park District and a compact, walkable downtown with restaurants and a brewery housed in the historic 1906 station. For buyers who want strong schools and a true train commute without leaving Cook County, Flossmoor is one of the south suburbs' premier addresses.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Flossmoor community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Flossmoor.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- D161Grades K-8
Flossmoor School District 161
Schools serving the area
- Western Avenue School
- Serena Hills School
- Flossmoor Hills School
- Heather Hill School
- Parker Junior High School
District 161 serves K-8 students across Flossmoor and parts of Chicago Heights, feeding into Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Confirm the assigned school per address.
- D233Grades 9-12
Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233
Schools serving the area
- Homewood-Flossmoor High School
A single-high-school district shared with Homewood. Homewood-Flossmoor High School is a three-time U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon recipient.
Around town
What there is to do in Flossmoor.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Food & Drink
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
A brewpub set inside the historic 1906 Illinois Central station house in downtown Flossmoor.
- Culture
Flossmoor Public Library
The village's community library, which also hosts the Flossmoor Farmers Market on its grounds in season.
- Parks
Flossmoor Recreation
The village recreation program runs neighborhood parks, sports, and seasonal activities for residents.
- Family
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
The shared park district serving Flossmoor and Homewood, with pools, courts, and a public golf course.
- Shopping
Downtown Flossmoor
A walkable cluster of locally owned shops and restaurants near the Metra Electric station.
- Family
Flossmoor Farmers Market
A seasonal community farmers market held at the public library grounds.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Flossmoor.
MetraME line
- Stations: Flossmoor
- Terminal: Millennium Station
- Distance: 24.93 miles to downtown Chicago
DriveBy car
- Routes: Flossmoor Road · Vollmer Road · Kedzie Avenue · Western Avenue · Governors Highway
- Chicago Loop: ~37 min
By the numbers
Flossmoor taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
4.22%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.00%
combined
Median sold price
$330,000
MRED · last 12 mo (128 sales)
Median household income
$133,663
ACS
How Flossmoor got here
A bit of history.
Flossmoor grew up around the railroad. The station here dates to 1856, was rebuilt in 1906 as an Illinois Central building, and was electrified in 1926. In the 1920s the community became a recreational hub of elite country clubs and golf courses, hosting the 1920 PGA Championship and the 1906 and 1912 Western Open tournaments, which cemented its identity as a golf town.
Flossmoor was incorporated as a village in 1924. In the decades that followed it was promoted as the status suburb of south and southwest suburban Chicago, and its population shifted over time from a predominantly white Protestant community to one home to many Jewish American and Italian American families by the 1970s, and to a predominantly African American community by the 2010s. The original 1906 station house now operates as a local restaurant and brewery.
The questions buyers actually ask
Flossmoor FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Flossmoor. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- How are the schools in Flossmoor?
- Flossmoor is best known for its schools. K-8 students attend Flossmoor School District 161, which runs four elementary schools and Parker Junior High, and most continue to Homewood-Flossmoor High School in District 233, a three-time National Blue Ribbon school shared with neighboring Homewood.
- How long is the commute to downtown Chicago from Flossmoor?
- The downtown Flossmoor Metra Electric station is about 24.9 miles up the line to Millennium Station in the Loop, and by car the Loop is roughly 27 miles and about a 37 minute drive in normal traffic.
- What are property taxes like in Flossmoor?
- Ownwell reports an average effective property tax rate of about 4.22 percent for Flossmoor, which is high even for Cook County. Tax bills vary by address and exemptions, so always confirm the actual bill for a specific home before writing an offer.
- What do homes cost in Flossmoor?
- Zillow's home value index for Flossmoor was about $319,500 in early 2026, with the housing stock leaning toward historic single-family homes on mature lots. Prices vary widely by neighborhood and condition.
- What is the sales tax rate in Flossmoor?
- The combined sales tax rate is about 10 percent, made up of the 6.25 percent Illinois state rate plus Cook County, village, and regional transit portions.
- What makes Flossmoor distinct among the south suburbs?
- Flossmoor built its reputation in the 1920s as a golf and country-club destination, incorporated in 1924, and remains a high-homeownership community of about 95 percent owner-occupied homes with a true Metra Electric commute and a historic downtown anchored by the old Illinois Central station.
Nearby
Towns next to Flossmoor.
If you’re cross-shopping the area, these are the places that border Flossmoor.
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