Highland Towers

8801 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714

Condo Building In Niles

Units

327

Stories

12

Year Built

1970

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Units for Rent

1 Available Units

Highland Towers

Gunther W. Malitz
Architect

518,718

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

Highland Towers, a 12-story condominium complex completed in 1970, stands as a fixture in Niles, Illinois. With 327 units, this residential building offers a variety of living spaces to suit different needs. Located near the intersection of Golf Road and Western Avenue, Highland Towers provides residents with easy access to local amenities and transportation options. The building's simple, modern design features a grid-like pattern of balconies and windows, blending functionality with a touch of mid-century aesthetic. As one of the area's more substantial residential developments, Highland Towers has been a part of the Niles community for over five decades, offering a stable and convenient living environment for its residents.

Highland Towers is a condominium located in Cook and the 60714 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cook County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Pool
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Tile Floors
  • Kitchen
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Range
  • Tub/Shower
  • Storage Space
  • Elevator
  • Pantry
  • Window Coverings

Location

8801 W Golf, Niles,
IL 60714

Neighborhood

Niles is a Cook County village sitting directly along Chicago's northwest border, offering suburban calm without surrendering easy access to one of America's great cities. Spread across just six square miles, the community carries a settled, unhurried character shaped by decades of residential stability and a strong local identity. Metra rail lines and quick connections to I-90, I-94, and I-294 keep downtown Chicago well within reach, making Niles a practical base for anyone working or exploring throughout the metro area. The Golf Mill Shopping Center anchors commercial life locally, while nearby Skokie, Park Ridge, and Glenview add even more options just minutes away. In 1946, Niles launched one of the first free ambulance services in the state, a point of civic pride that still speaks to the community's character.

Learn More About Niles

Education

College & Universities Distance

Drive: 7 mins drive / 2.8 away
2.8 mi
Drive: 12 mins drive / 6.6 away
6.6 mi
Drive: 16 mins drive / 8.5 away
8.5 mi
Drive: 18 mins drive / 9.9 away
9.9 mi

Highland Towers is within 7 minutes or 2.8 miles from Oakton C.C., Des Plaines. It is also near Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus and Wilbur Wright College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Niles include Oakton-Skokie, located 6.4 miles from Highland Towers.

Transit/Subway Distance

Drive: 13 mins drive / 7.8 away
7.8 mi
Drive: 12 mins drive / 6.6 away
6.6 mi
Drive: 14 mins drive / 6.8 away
6.8 mi
Drive: 13 mins drive / 7.5 away
7.5 mi
Drive: 11 mins drive / 6.4 away
6.4 mi

Commuter Rail Distance

Drive: 8 mins drive / 3.6 away
3.6 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 3.0 away
3.0 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 3.3 away
3.3 mi
Drive: 8 mins drive / 3.8 away
3.8 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 3.6 away
3.6 mi
Highland Towers is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 8.7 miles or 15 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 21.3 miles or 39 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Chicago O'Hare International
Drive: 15 mins drive / 8.7 away
8.7 mi
Chicago Midway International
Drive: 39 mins drive / 21.3 away
21.3 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Highland Towers.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 14 mins walk / 0.8 away
0.8 mi
Highland Towers has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Big Bend Lake
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.5 away
1.5 mi
Flick Park
Drive: 4 mins drive / 2.1 away
2.1 mi
Community Park West
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.6 away
2.6 mi
The Grove
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.7 away
2.7 mi
Wildwood Nature Center
Drive: 9 mins drive / 4.0 away
4.0 mi
Highland Towers has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Big Bend Lake, Flick Park, and Community Park West.

Hospitals Distance

Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.9 away
1.9 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.4 away
2.4 mi
Drive: 11 mins drive / 6.2 away
6.2 mi
Highland Towers has 3 hospitals within 6.2 miles, the nearest is Advocate Lutheran General Hospital which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

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