Why Live in Near West Elgin
Near West Elgin offers a suburban atmosphere with tree-lined streets and sidewalks beneath high-reaching pine and oak canopies. The neighborhood, along the Fox River, showcases a variety of classic architectural styles, including Queen Anne, Victorian, bungalow, ranch-style and American Foursquare, with some homes dating back to the 1850s. Quarter-acre lots are common, with larger lots found in the eastern portion of the community.
Ryerson Park, on the southeastern edge of the neighborhood, offers playgrounds and green space. The nearby Elgin Sports Complex features hundreds of acres of athletic facilities for a variety of sports, from BMX to baseball and soccer. Festival Park has a playground and a splash pad and connects to the Fox River Trail, a 40-mile multi-use path. The park is also home to several events, including the Juneteenth Cultural Festival and Fourth of July celebration.
Walnut Avenue hosts local dining spots like Willy & Grace Diner and The Walnut Speakeasy, as well as shops such as Thom’s Comics & Collectibles. For groceries and essentials, residents frequently visit Clock Tower Plaza or the big-box retailers along Randall Road, around 4 miles west. Downtown Elgin, a half-mile northeast, offers additional boutiques and restaurants.
Interstate 90 and Metra’s Milwaukee District West Line provide convenient access to Chicago and O’Hare International Airport, which are less than 45 miles and less than 30 miles away, respectively.
Home Trends in Near West Elgin, IL
On average, homes in Near West Elgin, Elgin sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Near West Elgin, Elgin over the last 12 months is $299,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$299,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
62
Median List Price
$295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%