High Hill Farms
Neighborhood in Algonquin, Illinois
McHenry County 60102
There are plenty of sidewalks in High Hill Farms
Thorughout most of the neighborhood, sidewalks pass by modestly sized front yards and driveways leading to two-car garages. A few homes are on half-acre lots with large backyards. Colonial Revival and split-level are the main styles, with prices between $270,000 and $500,000. “I think this has more housing variety than some of the newer neighborhoods where the houses look the same,” says Bobbie St. John, a broker associate with Brokerocity, who has been selling homes in the Algonquin area for 26 years. The oldest houses are from the late 1970s, with most of the rest built in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
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A-minus elementary school in High Hill Farms
The High Hill Farms neighborhood children attend public school in Community Unit School District 300, serving students in surrounding suburbs, making it the 6th largest district in Illinois. Kenneth E. Neubert Elementary School is in the neighborhood and is rated an A-minus on Niche. Sixth through eighth graders continue to Westfield Community School, though it generally accepts kindergarten through eighth-grade students. It gets a B-plus. Harry D. Jacobs High School receives an A-minus grade. The school allows juniors and seniors to earn tuition-free college credit through the Dual Credit Program through a partnership with Elgin Community College.
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Between Randall Road and the downtown area
The neighborhood's housing tracts are between Randall Road's suburban shopping centers tand the locally owned shops of downtown Algonquin. A short drive west leads to Algonquin Commons, an outdoor mall that opened in 2004, anchored by stores like DSW Shoe Warehouse and Old Navy. “Cooper’s Hawk and Portillo’s are restaurants that have recently opened in that area,” St. John says. “It’s a part of town that’s grown.” Walmart Supercenter, Target and Petco are in nearby shopping centers and Meijer and Butera Market for groceries. To the east, close to the Fox River, are the locally owned shops along Main Street in the Old Town District, which was given a facelift in the past five years. One of the shops along this stretch is Makity Make, where people can drop in and work on their personal arts and crafts projects. Restaurants include Short Stack, a breakfast and lunch place, and, closer to the river, Port Edward, a seafood restaurant that was built around a sailboat anchored at the dock. Dining is available aboard the boat and inside a 1920s windmill that’s part of the restaurant's interior design.
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Pace bus runs on Randall Road
Living in the Algonquin area and the High Hill Farms neighborhood means being car-dependent. The Pace bus system runs along the Randall Road corridor, and it’s a couple of miles to the west to get to those stops. It’s a 6-mile drive north to reach the Crystal Lake, or Cary stops on the Metra commuter rail line. Interstate 90 is the closest major highway, about 7 miles south. That highway leads to O’Hare International Airport, a little over 30 miles to the east. The nearest medical center is Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, which is about 5 miles to the west on Algonquin Road.A newly renovated Stoneybrook Park
What used to be a playground, surrounded by open green space, has transitioned over the past couple of years to a park that contains courts for bocce ball, pickleball, cornhole and sand volleyball. It’s part of a newly designed Stoneybrook Park. The playground equipment is still there, though it’s also been updated. Jaycee Field is behind Neubert Elementary School and is a baseball diamond ideal for a neighborhood pick-up game or practice. Nature trails course around wetlands in High Hill Park and Nature Preserve, a 30-acre green space nestled in the middle of the neighborhood. Cornish Park is downtown on the shores of the Fox River, where fishing is allowed.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Richard J Freedkin
Richard J Freedkin
eXp Realty
(224) 282-0194
85 Total Sales
1 in High Hill Farms
$287,500 Price
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Jordan Mansk
Jordan Mansk
Responds QuicklyGreat Western Properties
(630) 880-0611
79 Total Sales
1 in High Hill Farms
$337,600 Price
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Stewart Ramirez
Stewart Ramirez
E- Signature Realty
(844) 338-5136
338 Total Sales
1 in High Hill Farms
$367,000 Price
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Jerzy Mastalerczyk
Jerzy Mastalerczyk
Real Broker LLC
(833) 455-1587
100 Total Sales
1 in High Hill Farms
$229,000 Price
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June Kim
June Kim
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
(224) 479-1566
133 Total Sales
1 in High Hill Farms
$430,000 Price
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Amy Foote
Amy Foote
Responds QuicklyCompass
(224) 387-2656
404 Total Sales
2 in High Hill Farms
$415K - $418K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cornish Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Stoneybrook Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Towne Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
High Hill Park and Nature Preserve
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | High Hill Farms | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
High Hill Farms Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in High Hill Farms, Algonquin sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in High Hill Farms, Algonquin over the last 12 months is $383,450, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$380,950
Median Sale Price
$383,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$383,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$193
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
503
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,460
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,313
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,117
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$138,995
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.2%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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