$319,000
Pending
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,573 Sq Ft
1106 Birchdale Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
Jose Vargas Gava Realty
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwest Elgin a good place to live?
Southwest Elgin is a good place to live. Southwest Elgin is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Southwest Elgin is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Southwest Elgin has 5 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 37. The average household income is $88,074 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Southwest Elgin are home owners, with 30% of residents renting and 70% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Southwest Elgin can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Southwest Elgin neighborhood guide.
Is Southwest Elgin, IL a safe neighborhood?
Southwest Elgin, IL is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Southwest Elgin?
The median home price in Southwest Elgin is $289,250. If you put a 20% down payment of $57,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.66%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,490 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $64K a year to afford the median home price in Southwest Elgin. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Southwest Elgin is $88K.
What are the best public schools in Southwest Elgin?
The best public schools that serve Southwest Elgin are:
- Larkin High School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- Abbott Middle School has a C Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
- Harriet Gifford Elementary School has a C- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 16:1.
What are the best private schools in Southwest Elgin?
The best private schools that serve Southwest Elgin are:
- St. Edward Central Catholic High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- St Johns Lutheran School has a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- St Thomas More Elementary School has a student teacher ratio of 18:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Southwest Elgin, Elgin, IL are Near West Elgin, Grant Park, Downtown Elgin, Elgin National Watch Historic District and North Country Knolls.
