Hillside, IL·D209
Homes in the
Proviso West HS district.
Proviso West anchors Hillside on Chicago's near-west side, where established, tree-lined neighborhoods sit a quick I-290 run from the Loop.
- Homes for sale
- 122
- Typical list
- $349,900
- Most expensive
- $849,900
- Most affordable
- $83,000
109 Orchard Street →
314 Lathrop Avenue →
Panthers · Red & White · 1,870 students · West Suburban Conference
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Market snapshot
The Proviso West HS area, by the numbers
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Homes for sale now
146
Typical list price
$350,000
Avg time on market
7 days
Sold in the last year
226
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$353,500
Living near Proviso West HS
The area, not just the school
The area around Proviso West sits in Chicago's near-western suburbs, where Westchester and Hillside offer the kind of solid, established neighborhoods that drew families here generations ago. Westchester traces its roots to a 1920s plan for an English-style garden community, and you can still feel that intention in its curving, tree-lined streets and well-kept single-family homes. Hillside grew up around the railroad and is known today for landmarks along Roosevelt Road and its easy expressway access.
Commuting is one of the area's biggest selling points. Interstate 290, the Eisenhower Expressway, runs along the northern edge of the area and puts downtown Chicago roughly ten miles to the east, and the nearby Hillside interchange ties together I-290 and I-88 for trips out to the western suburbs. For train commuters, Metra service is close at hand on the Union Pacific West Line at stations in neighboring Bellwood and Berkeley.
Housing here leans toward mid-century single-family homes on real lots, brick bungalows and Cape Cods, plus pockets of townhomes and condos, generally at price points that feel approachable compared with communities closer to the lake. It is a practical, well-located spot for buyers who want space, character, and a genuinely short trip to the city.
🏫Opened 1958
Proviso West has anchored Hillside since it opened in 1958.
🐾Panthers
Teams compete as the Panthers in the West Suburban Conference.
👥About 1,870 students
Enrolled roughly 1,870 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25.
🚗Near I-290
Minutes from the I-290 and I-88 interchange west of Chicago.
🚆Metra access
Union Pacific West Line stations in nearby Bellwood and Berkeley reach downtown.
🏀Holiday Tournament host
Home of the Proviso West Holiday basketball tournament since 1961.
The school
About Proviso West High School
Proviso West opened in 1958 after postwar growth pushed enrollment at the original Proviso High School past 3,400 students, prompting the district to buy a 60-acre site in Hillside and pass a bond issue in 1955. When Proviso West opened, the older campus was renamed Proviso East. Today it is one of three schools in Proviso Township High Schools District 209, alongside Proviso East and the Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy.
Proviso West serves grades 9 through 12 with about 1,870 students and a student-to-teacher ratio near 17 to 1. The school offers Advanced Placement and dual-credit coursework. Families researching current AP participation and the latest graduation rate can consult the school's Illinois Report Card page, which is updated each year.
Proviso West competes as the Panthers in the West Suburban Conference and is best known nationally for the Proviso West Holiday Tournament, a boys basketball event it has hosted every December since 1961 as the first holiday basketball tournament in the Chicago area. The school also carries a deep IHSA tradition in baseball, boys track and field, boys cross country, and competitive chess.
- District
- D209
- Founded
- 1958
- Principal
- Jeremy Christian
- Conference
- West Suburban Conference
- Address
- 4701 Harrison Street, Hillside, IL 60162
Trophy case
- 🏆 Baseball · 1979
- 🏆 Boys Cross Country · 1965
- 🏆 Boys Track & Field · 1968
- 🏆 Chess · 1980
- 🏆 Chess · 1981
- 🏆 Chess · 1982
- 🏆 Chess · 1986
Notable alumni
- Flozell Adams. NFL All-Pro offensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Lee Archambault. NASA astronaut who piloted STS-117 and commanded STS-119.
- Robert Covington. NBA forward who has played for several teams including the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Walter Parazaider. Woodwind player and an original member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago.
- Emanuel Chris Welch. Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District D209 website. Last verified 2026-06-28.
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
Proviso West HS FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Proviso West HS district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- Which district serves homes near Proviso West High School?
- Homes in the area are served by Proviso Township High Schools District 209 at the high school level. The district also includes Proviso East High School and the Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy.
- What towns feed into Proviso West?
- Proviso West draws from several Proviso Township villages, including Westchester, Hillside, Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Stone Park, and parts of Northlake and Melrose Park. Always confirm the exact attendance boundary for a specific address with the district.
- How is the commute to downtown Chicago from this area?
- It is quick. The campus and surrounding neighborhoods sit about ten miles west of downtown along Interstate 290, and Metra Union Pacific West Line stations in nearby Bellwood and Berkeley offer a train option.
- What kind of homes are common around Westchester and Hillside?
- Expect mostly mid-century single-family homes, including brick bungalows and Cape Cods on established lots, along with some townhomes and condos, generally at approachable price points for the near-western suburbs.
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This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 21, 2025 through July 21, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.