$215,000
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,050 Sq Ft
450 W Downer Place Unit C, Aurora, IL 60506
Brian Hilgen Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Near West Galena a good place to live?
Near West Galena is a good place to live. Near West Galena is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Near West Galena has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.2 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $70,793 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Near West Galena are renters, with 59.3% of residents renting and 40.7% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Near West Galena can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Near West Galena neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Near West Galena?
The median home price in Near West Galena 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 6.72%, 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 Near West Galena. The average household income in Near West Galena is $71K.
What are the best public schools in Near West Galena?
The best public schools that serve Near West Galena are:
- West Aurora High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Jewel Middle School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 12:1.
- Freeman Elementary School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 17:1.
What are the best private schools in Near West Galena?
The best private schools that serve Near West Galena are:
- Rosary High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Aurora Central Catholic High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Annunciation BVM Catholic School has a student teacher ratio of 24:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Near West Galena, Aurora, IL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Near West Galena, Aurora, IL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Near West Galena, Aurora, IL are Blackhawk, North River, McCarty Burlington, South End and Bardwell.
Are home prices dropping in Near West Galena?
Yes, home prices in Near West Galena are down 65% in the last 12 months.
