Why Live in East Hawthorn Woods
East Hawthorn Woods, located 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, offers a rural landscape with a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, biking, and horseback riding. The neighborhood is known for its multi-acre farms along Gilmer Road, where horseback riding lessons are available at places like Red Coat Farm. The Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center features two water slides, lap swimming lanes, and swim lessons, while Hawthorn Woods Community Park hosts Friday evening summer concerts. Nearby Diamond Lake Beach in Mundelein offers sandy shores and watercraft rentals. Rambling Hills Park provides picnic areas, sports fields, and a playground. Home styles in East Hawthorn Woods include Colonial Revival, Cape Cod, ranch, and Georgian, with most homes built in the 1990s and 2000s, though some date back to the 1940s. Homes range from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet, with larger lots around 1 acre. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Fremont Elementary, Fremont Intermediate, Fremont Middle School, and Stevenson High School. Dining options include Gilmer Road House, Little Joey’s Pizza and Pasta, and the White Barn Bakehouse. Grocery stores like ALDI and Mariano’s are within a 10-minute drive, and retail options are available at Hawthorn Mall, 15 minutes away. The area is safer than the national average, with a low crime risk. Public transportation requires a car, with the Mundelein Metra Station and Pace bus stops about 10 minutes away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Hawthorn Woods a good place to live?
East Hawthorn Woods is a good place to live. East Hawthorn Woods is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. East Hawthorn Woods is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. East Hawthorn Woods has 12 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.6 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $229,460 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 75.3% of residents. A majority of residents in East Hawthorn Woods are home owners, with 5.1% of residents renting and 94.9% of residents owning their home. A
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Is East Hawthorn Woods, IL a safe neighborhood?
East Hawthorn Woods, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in East Hawthorn Woods?
The median home price in East Hawthorn Woods is $449,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $89,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,330 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $100K a year to afford the median home price in East Hawthorn Woods. The average household income in East Hawthorn Woods is $229K.
What are the best public schools in East Hawthorn Woods?
The best public schools that serve East Hawthorn Woods are:
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Are home prices dropping in East Hawthorn Woods?
Yes, home prices in East Hawthorn Woods are down 26% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in East Hawthorn Woods, IL
On average, homes in East Hawthorn Woods, Hawthorn Woods sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Hawthorn Woods, Hawthorn Woods over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$525,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$449,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%