Why Live in Arlington Heights Garden
Arlington Heights Garden in Arlington Heights features a variety of home styles, including split-levels, ranch-style, and colonial homes, primarily built in the early 1960s. These homes typically offer three to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms, with some updated to include midcentury modern features while maintaining their original facades. The neighborhood is characterized by long driveways, limited street parking, and yards with patio landscaping or above-ground pools. Residents enjoy proximity to Heritage Park, which offers a swimming pool, community center, and various sports facilities, as well as Carefree Park, which is also within walking distance. Additionally, Busse Woods, located 4 miles away, provides lakefront views, bike trails, and a protected elk pasture. Shopping and dining options are abundant along Arlington Heights Road and in downtown Arlington Heights, just 2 miles north, with big-box stores and local eateries. The neighborhood is also conveniently located near Woodfield Mall, 3 miles to the east. Arlington Heights Garden is served by highly rated schools, including Dryden Elementary School, South Middle School, and Rolling Meadows High School, which offers Advanced Placement courses and Career and Technical Education programs. Commuters have easy access to Interstate 90 and the Union Pacific Northwest line for travel to Chicago, with O’Hare International Airport 10 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arlington Heights Garden a good place to live?
Arlington Heights Garden is a good place to live. Arlington Heights Garden is considered car-dependent and bikeable. Arlington Heights Garden is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Arlington Heights Garden has 5 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $110,847 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 45.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Arlington Heights Garden are home owners, with 5.4% of residents renting and 94.6% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Arlington Heights Garden, IL a safe neighborhood?
Arlington Heights Garden, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Arlington Heights Garden?
The median home price in Arlington Heights Garden is $350,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $70,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,810 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $78K a year to afford the median home price in Arlington Heights Garden. The average household income in Arlington Heights Garden is $111K.
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Home Trends in Arlington Heights Garden, IL
On average, homes in Arlington Heights Garden, Arlington Heights sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Arlington Heights Garden, Arlington Heights over the last 12 months is $790,000.
Median Sale Price
$790,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$625,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$469,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,085,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$94,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%