$377,648Average Value$198Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
A secluded Algonquin neighborhood along the Fox River
Tucked away on the northern side of Algonquin, the neighborhood of Merrill Algonquin Hills feels isolated yet connected with the rest of the village. The Fox River runs along the neighborhood's eastern edge and trees hang over the quiet streets, blocking views to most houses and creating a secluded, private feel. CAP Index also gives the neighborhood an overall crime score of 2, below the national average of 4. Still, the neighborhood is just a mile from downtown Algonquin, where residents can join the rest of the village at longstanding local restaurants and annual events.
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.
Merrill Algonquin Hills residents love the Cape Cod style home.
Fortunate residents of Merrill Algonquin Hills have a delightful home along 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.
The residents of Merrill Algonquin Hills have great access to Pioneer Park.
The Fox 14 Marina right in Merrill Algonquin Hills has a 24/7 boat launch.
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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.
Merrill Algonquin Hills residents love the bright colors of Bella Vista Mexican Restaurant.
Residents of Merrill Algonquin Hills can head to Walmart for household errands.
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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.
Eastview Elementary serves the students of Merrill Algonquin Hills.
Algonquin Middle School is one of the options students of Merrill Algonquin Hills have.
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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.
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Merrill Algonquin Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Merrill Algonquin Hills, Algonquin sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Merrill Algonquin Hills, Algonquin over the last 12 months is $377,450, up 54% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Looking for a home that isn't cookie-cutter? This one definitely fits the bill. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and more square footage than most homes on this stretch of the river, there's room for everyone and all your ideas. Out front (on your double lot!) you've actually got a front yard (rare on the river!) plus one of the biggest driveways around - enough space for 6 cars - and a 3-car
Two lots combined by seller with village. 10401 Kenilworth Ave PIN 1927251012 and 10403 Kenilworth Ave PIN 1927251013 each lot is 50x150 and combined now at 100 x 150. Lovely wooded lots in Algonquin Hills neighborhood. Convenient location. No utilities, water or gas are on the property.
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