Why Live in Eagle Heights
Eagle Heights in Elgin offers a blend of mid-century charm and modern convenience. The neighborhood's residential streets, branching off Royal Boulevard, feature homes primarily built in the 60s and 70s, with styles ranging from ranch to split-level, often adorned with vinyl, wood-clad, or stone exteriors. These homes, set on quarter- to half-acre lots, are complemented by narrow sidewalks shaded by old-growth trees. Local amenities include Eagle Heights Park, with playgrounds and open fields, and Wing Park, a mile east, which boasts a 9-hole golf course and the Wing Park Family Aquatic Center. For dining, Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant and Banquets and Big Skillet Restaurant and Pancake House are popular nearby options. Shopping needs are met at Butera Market and the retailers along South Randall Road, 4 miles southwest. The neighborhood is well-connected, with Interstate 90 just 2 miles northeast, providing access to Chicago O'Hare International Airport 26 miles away and downtown Chicago 48 miles away. Public transportation includes the Big Timber Road Metra Station and several PACE Bus stops. The area hosts events like the Downtown Elgin Market and Nightmare On Chicago Street, adding to the list of things to do. While local schools hold average ratings, private options like Harvest Christian Academy and St. Thomas More Private School are within 2 miles.
