Richton Park · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Richton Park.
- Active listings
- 31
- Median list
- $250K
- Avg time on market
- 54 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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Active listings
31 homes on the market
About the community
Living in Richton Park.
Richton Park is a village in southern Cook County, Illinois, roughly 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, bordered by Matteson to the north, Park Forest to the east, and University Park to the south. The village covers about 4.41 square miles and had a population of 12,775 at the 2020 census. Its own Metra Electric District station at Sauk Trail and Richton Road carries commuters north to Millennium Station in downtown Chicago. Public schools serving the village include Matteson School District 162 and Elementary School District 159, with Rich Township High School District 227 and the magnet Southland College Preparatory Charter High School at the high-school level. The Richton Park Public Library District has served residents since 1972, and the village maintains a network of parks including Glaeser, Pierce, Covington, and Greenfield.
At a glance
~12,800 residents
Richton Park had a population of 12,775 at the 2020 census, a mid-sized south-suburban village.
Own Metra Electric station
The Richton Park station at Sauk Trail and Richton Road runs north on the Metra Electric line to Millennium Station downtown.
District 162, District 159, District 227
Served by Matteson School District 162 and Elementary School District 159 for elementary, plus Rich Township District 227 and Southland College Prep for high school.
South suburbs
About 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, on the historic Sauk Trail near I-57 and US Route 30.
Established parks
Premier parks include Glaeser, Pierce, Covington, and Greenfield, with Pierce Park offering 7 acres of playgrounds and courts.
Affordable homes
The median property value was about 220,900 in 2024, below the national median.
Median income ~$64k
The median household income was about 63,777 at the 2020 census.
Library since 1972
The Richton Park Public Library District has anchored civic life in the village since 1972.
What’s close
Richton Park lies in southern Cook County along the historic Sauk Trail, with quick access to Interstate 57 and US Route 30 and its own Metra Electric commuter station linking residents to downtown Chicago.
- Major roads
- Sauk Trail is the village's main east-west spine, with nearby regional routes including I-57, US Route 30, and Governors Highway.
- Richton Park Metra station
- At Sauk Trail and Richton Road on the Metra Electric line, with a 24-hour waiting room and several large parking lots.
- Premier parks
- Glaeser, Pierce, Covington, and Greenfield make up the village's park system.
- Pierce Park
- A 7-acre park in the Lincoln Crossings subdivision with playgrounds, tennis courts, a soccer field, and a bike and walking path.
- Public library
- The Richton Park Public Library District, serving the village since 1972.
- Village center
- Village hall sits on Sauk Trail, the historic heart of the community.
What it’s actually like to live here
Daily life in Richton Park centers on an established, predominantly residential community served by its own parks system and a Metra Electric station that puts downtown Chicago within a commuter-rail ride. The village's Parks and Recreation Department maintains premier parks at Glaeser, Pierce, Covington, and Greenfield, with Pierce Park offering 7 acres of playgrounds, tennis courts, a soccer field, and a bike and walking path in the Lincoln Crossings subdivision. A free outdoor fitness court at Pierce Park has expanded recreation options for residents of all ages.
The village has a deep local history tied to the Sauk Trail and the Illinois Central Railroad, which the community continues to commemorate as it approaches its centennial in 2026. Richton Park is also home to Rich City Skate, a roller-skating rink featured in the HBO documentary United Skates, which highlighted African American roller-skating culture. The Richton Park Public Library District has anchored civic life since 1972, and the village runs an active calendar of community programs through its Parks and Recreation Department.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Richton Park 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 Richton Park.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- D162Grades Pre-K-8
Matteson School District 162
Schools serving the area
- Richton Square School
- Sauk School
- Southland College Preparatory Charter High School
Matteson SD 162 is headquartered in Richton Park and serves portions of the village. Elementary attendance in Richton Park splits between District 162 and District 159 by subdivision, so confirm the assigned school by address.
- D159Grades K-8
Elementary School District 159
Schools serving the area
- Neil Armstrong School
Elementary School District 159 serves the portions of Richton Park not covered by District 162. Verify the assigned elementary district by address.
- D227Grades 9-12
Rich Township High School District 227
Schools serving the area
- Rich Township High School
- Southland College Preparatory Charter High School
Rich Township District 227 serves Richton Park for high school, and the open-enrollment Southland College Prep charter draws students from Richton Park, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, and Country Club Hills.
Around town
What there is to do in Richton Park.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Pierce Park
A 7-acre village park in the Lincoln Crossings subdivision with playgrounds, tennis courts, a soccer field, and a bike and walking path.
- Family
Fitness Court at Pierce Park
A free outdoor bodyweight fitness court installed at Pierce Park for residents of all ages.
- Culture
Richton Park Public Library District
The village's public library, serving residents since 1972 and a hub for community programs.
- Parks
Richton Park Parks and Recreation
The village's premier parks system, including Glaeser, Covington, and Greenfield, with open space and seasonal programs.
- Family
Rich City Skate
A local roller-skating rink, formerly Olympic Skate World, featured in HBO's documentary United Skates.
- Culture
Southland College Preparatory Charter High School
A high-performing public charter high school in the village, drawing students from across the south suburbs.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Richton Park.
MetraME line
- Stations: Richton Park
- Terminal: Millennium Station
DriveBy car
- Routes: Sauk Trail · I-57 · US Route 30 · Governors Highway
- Chicago Loop: ~45 min
- Midway Airport: ~35 min
By the numbers
Richton Park taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
3.63%
effective avg
Sales tax
11.00%
combined
Median sold price
$210,000
MRED · last 12 mo (127 sales)
Median household income
$63,777
ACS
How Richton Park got here
A bit of history.
Richton Park sits astride the historic Sauk Trail, a route used by the Sauk and Potawatomi and later by settlers, including, before the Civil War, as a corridor of the Underground Railroad toward freedom in Canada. By the 1840s German migrants had settled the area and established a small farming community. After the Illinois Central Railroad arrived in 1852, developers established a depot and platted a small agricultural village where the rail line crossed the Sauk Trail. The settlement took the name Richton.
In 1926 the Illinois Central electrified its suburban lines, with Richton as the southern terminus, and local residents incorporated the village, renaming it Richton Park. A brief burst of real-estate development followed, but the community stayed small and surrounded by farms heavily planted with asparagus. When Chicago's suburban growth reached the area in the late 1960s and 1970s, the village's population boomed as it annexed new housing developments, growing from 2,558 residents in 1970 to nearly 9,403 by 1980 and 12,533 by 2000.
The questions buyers actually ask
Richton Park FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Richton Park. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What schools serve Richton Park, IL?
- Richton Park is served by two elementary districts and Rich Township High School District 227. Matteson School District 162, headquartered in the village, operates Richton Square and Sauk schools, while Elementary School District 159 operates Neil Armstrong School. At the high-school level, students attend Rich Township District 227 or apply to Southland College Preparatory Charter High School, an open-enrollment public charter in the village. Because the village is split between District 162 and District 159, the assigned elementary school depends on the subdivision, so confirm by address.
- How long is the Metra commute from Richton Park to downtown Chicago?
- Richton Park has its own Metra Electric District station at Sauk Trail and Richton Road, with trains running north to Millennium Station in downtown Chicago. The trip typically takes about 50 to 66 minutes depending on the specific train and number of stops. The station has a 24-hour waiting room and several large parking lots, and trains also run south to the University Park terminus.
- What are property taxes like in Richton Park?
- Property taxes in Richton Park are high, which is typical for south-suburban Cook County. The median effective property tax rate is about 3.63 percent, well above the Illinois and national medians. Homeowners can pursue homestead, senior, and other exemptions, and can appeal an assessment through the Cook County Assessor. Always review the actual tax history for a specific property before buying.
- Is Richton Park affordable, and what are home values?
- Richton Park is one of the more affordable south-suburban markets on purchase price, though high property taxes offset some of that. The 2024 median property value was about 220,900, with a homeownership rate near 52 percent. Buyers should weigh the relatively low purchase prices against the elevated effective tax rate when budgeting.
- What is the sales tax rate in Richton Park?
- The combined sales tax rate in Richton Park for 2026 is about 11 percent. That includes the Illinois state rate, Cook County, a local village rate, a Regional Transportation Authority share, and a Sauk Trail Business District add-on. Rates can vary slightly within business-district boundaries, so the exact rate at a given store may differ.
- What is there to do in Richton Park?
- The village maintains four premier parks, Glaeser, Pierce, Covington, and Greenfield, with Pierce Park in the Lincoln Crossings subdivision offering 7 acres of playgrounds, tennis courts, a soccer field, walking paths, and a free outdoor fitness court. The Richton Park Public Library District, serving the village since 1972, anchors civic and cultural life. Rich City Skate, a local roller-skating rink featured in HBO's United Skates documentary, is a notable family draw, and nearby Matteson adds shopping along US Route 30.
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