Merrill Algonquin Hills
Neighborhood in Algonquin, Illinois
McHenry County 60102
Cape Cods and split-levels with private docks
Homes in Merrill Algonquin Hills typically sell between $150,000 to $550,000, featuring a mix of Cape Cods, split-levels and ranch-style homes scattered along narrow streets crowded with trees. Some houses sit close to the road, while others are further back on properties with a quarter to half acre. Along the river, homes with private docks and beaches offer easy access to the Fox River.
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Boating and fishing on the Fox River
With the Fox River so close to Merrill Algonquin Hills and heading into the village, residents can head out to the waterway on their boats or to go fishing. Fox 14 Marina offers a 24/7 boat launch, including a deposit box for when the attendants aren’t around, giving life to their motto: “Keepin’ You on the Water.” Within the neighborhood, Merrill-Pioneer Park is a small neighborhood park just down the street from most homes, offering a playground and basketball courts.
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Earning college credit at Dundee-Crown High School
Students start at Eastview Elementary School, which receives an A from Niche, followed by Algonquin Middle School, which receives a B-plus. B-rated Dundee-Crown High School offers career and technical programs, where students can earn college credits and do internships.
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Algonquin's annual concerts and holiday celebrations
For three days every July, the Algonquin Founders’ Day Festival features a classic car show, a parade and live music in Ted Spella Park. The village kicks off the winter holidays with Miracle on Main, a downtown event featuring a market with vendors, reindeer, Santa and the official tree lighting. “It’s nice because it’s getting people out there to visit the local establishments as well as being very family oriented,” Goin says.Cary Road cuts through the neighborhood
Cary Road, the main thoroughfare through Merrill Algonquin Hills, links with the rest of the village to the south and to other villages to the north. Downtown Algonquin is about a mile away, and Chicago is 44 miles. Commuters can drive or take the Metra; the nearest stop is in Cary, about 3 miles north. Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital is 7 miles away, while Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 31 miles.Riverside restaurants and Mexican fare
Merrill Algonquin Hills has one restaurant, Bella Vista Mexican Restaurant. While it looks unassuming from the outside, the inside has an eclectic feel with bright yellow walls and a black and white checkered floor. Not far from the neighborhood, the Texan Barbeque has brought Southern-style barbeque to Algonquin for over 30 years, while Port Edward Restaurant includes a patio and docks along the water with a seafood-heavy menu. “We have a lot of surrounding towns that offer a lot of other things,” says real estate agent and Algonquin resident Karen Goins with RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest. “We’re close enough where it might not be right in our town, but we’re close by.” Jewel-Osco is about 2 miles from Merrill Algonquin Hills, and Walmart is 3.
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Caroline Ernst
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lydia Coix
Lydia Coix
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart Realty Group
(331) 236-0462
46 Total Sales
1 in Merrill Algonquin Hills
$22,000 Price
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Jerzy Mastalerczyk
Jerzy Mastalerczyk
Real Broker LLC
(833) 455-1587
100 Total Sales
1 in Merrill Algonquin Hills
$266,000 Price
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Joy Baez
Joy Baez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(630) 394-5253
76 Total Sales
1 in Merrill Algonquin Hills
$247,500 Price
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Renee Pflanz
Renee Pflanz
Baird & Warner
(224) 282-0419
83 Total Sales
2 in Merrill Algonquin Hills
$325K - $390K Price Range
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Valorie Schmidt
Valorie Schmidt
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(630) 931-2639
57 Total Sales
1 in Merrill Algonquin Hills
$550,000 Price
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David Jaffe
David Jaffe
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 258-0839
128 Total Sales
1 in Merrill Algonquin Hills
$322,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Presidential Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Pioneer Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Towne Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Robert "Bob" Smith Park
Holder Memorial Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Merrill Algonquin Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Merrill Algonquin Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Merrill Algonquin Hills, Algonquin sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Merrill Algonquin Hills, Algonquin over the last 12 months is $350,900, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$327,450
Median Sale Price
$350,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$330,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$176
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
254
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1990
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,511
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374
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
1,165
Median Age
43
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,836
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,201
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.8%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
6
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Algonquin Heights
Established neighborhood in the east part of Algonquin
Traube Fox River View
Algonquin neighborhood close to a revitalized downtown and the Fox River
High Hill Farms
A northwest Chicago suburban neighborhood close to shopping and a quaint downtown
Cary
Suburban town north of Chicago connected to Metra with a significant retail sector
Fox River Grove
Unassuming village known for its skiing lodge and parks along Fox River
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