Oak Lawn, IL·D218
Homes in the
Richards HS district.
Home of the Richards Bulldogs, this Oak Lawn high school has anchored families on the southwest side for generations, with a Metra ride downtown and Advocate Christ Medical Center minutes away.
- Homes for sale
- 63
- Typical list
- $224,000
- Most expensive
- $599,000
- Most affordable
- $65,000
10841 Long Avenue →
3702 Lincoln Lane →
Bulldogs · Gold, Black & White · 1,702 students · South Suburban Conference
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63 homes on the market
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Market snapshot
The Richards HS area, by the numbers
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Homes for sale now
63
Typical list price
$224,000
Avg time on market
13 days
Sold in the last year
0
Typical sale price · last 90 days
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Living near Richards HS
The area, not just the school
Oak Lawn is a village of roughly 58,000 people in Cook County, just southwest of Chicago, and it has long been one of the most established family suburbs on the city's southwest side. Incorporated in 1909, it grew quickly after World War II as returning veterans settled in, and today it blends classic brick bungalows and ranches with newer condos near its revitalized core.
Getting around is one of Oak Lawn's biggest draws. The village has its own Metra station on the SouthWest Service line, putting downtown Chicago within an easy commute, and I-294 runs nearby for drivers heading across the region. Downtown Oak Lawn, along 95th Street, was rebuilt starting in 2002 with modern mid-rise condos, retail, an expanded Metra station, and a children's museum, so there is a walkable, town-center feel right in the middle of the village.
Families also value the everyday amenities. Advocate Christ Medical Center, one of the largest hospitals and a Level I trauma center in Illinois, is located right in Oak Lawn, and the Oak Lawn Park District maintains more than 300 acres across 22 parks with pools, an ice arena, fitness centers, and an 18-hole golf course.
🏫District 218
Part of Community High School District 218.
🐶Bulldogs
School colors are gold, black, and white.
📅Opened 1965
Named for longtime superintendent Dr. Harold L. Richards.
🎓About 1,700 students
Grades 9 through 12 in the 2024-25 school year.
🚆Oak Lawn Metra
SouthWest Service rail plus quick I-294 access.
🏥Advocate Christ
A Level I trauma center is located right in Oak Lawn.
The school
About Harold L. Richards High School
Harold L. Richards High School opened in 1965 in Oak Lawn, a southwest suburb of Chicago, as part of Community High School District 218. The school is named for Dr. Harold Leland Richards, the district superintendent who served for 33 years from 1935 to 1968. A military veteran of three wars, Dr. Richards held degrees from Pennsylvania Military College and the University of Chicago before leading District 218.
Richards competes as the Bulldogs in the South Suburban Conference. The Bulldogs have won multiple IHSA state championships across boys basketball, football, boys and girls volleyball, and wrestling, and the school's drama program has added an IHSA state title as well.
- District
- D218
- Founded
- 1965
- Principal
- Dr. MaLinda Majoch
- Conference
- South Suburban Conference
- Address
- 10601 S. Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Trophy case
- 🏆 Boys Basketball · 2008
- 🏆 Football · 1989
- 🏆 Football · 1990
- 🏆 Boys Volleyball · 1992
- 🏆 Girls Volleyball · 1987
- 🏆 Wrestling · 1975
- 🏆 Wrestling · 1977
Notable alumni
- Dwyane Wade. NBA champion with the Miami Heat and Olympic gold medalist who played basketball at Richards.
- Dave Dombrowski. President of Baseball Operations for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Joe Montgomery. Former NFL running back for the New York Giants.
- Mike Jones. Former offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears.
- John Kass. Longtime Chicago Tribune columnist.
- Sean Lewis. College football coach.
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District D218 website. Last verified 2026-06-29.
Other schools in D218
More in the district
Listings filtered by the school the MRED listing agent assigned. Roughly 7 in 10 active listings have this field populated; the remaining listings will surface once the school-district boundary pipeline ships. School assignment is not a guarantee. Always verify with the district before writing an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
Richards HS FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Richards HS district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- Which high school will my child attend if we buy near Richards in Oak Lawn?
- Harold L. Richards High School serves families in its attendance area within Community High School District 218. The district draws from Oak Lawn and several neighboring communities, so confirm the exact boundary for any specific address before you buy.
- Is Richards the same as the other District 218 high schools?
- No. District 218 operates three high schools: Harold L. Richards in Oak Lawn, Dwight D. Eisenhower in Blue Island, and Alan B. Shepard in Palos Heights. Each has its own attendance boundary.
- How is the commute to Chicago from the Richards area?
- Oak Lawn has its own Metra station on the SouthWest Service line for a direct ride downtown, and I-294 is close by for drivers, which makes the area popular with commuting families.
- Are there notable Richards alumni?
- Yes. NBA champion Dwyane Wade played basketball at Richards, and other graduates include Phillies baseball executive Dave Dombrowski and former Chicago Bears lineman Mike Jones.
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