Arlington Heights Garden
Rare midcentury home listings get snatched up quickly
Split-levels with main entrances on the side or front, ranch-style and colonial style homes were built in the early 1960s and typically include three to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Some more recently renovated options include midcentury modern features like floor-to-ceiling front windows, but most maintain their original facades even after interior remodeling. Long driveways provide enough space to limit street parking, and some streets also lack sidewalks. Front and backyards are roughly the same size, many with additions like patio landscaping or above-ground pools. Prices here range from about $345,000 to $585,000 depending on the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and the overall condition. Homes in Arlington Heights Garden rarely hit the market and sell after an average of just 12 days compared to the national average of 45.
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Heritage Park swimming and sledding
The parking lot at Heritage Park fills year-round, but Arlington Heights Garden residents are only a few blocks away on foot. The swimming pool is one of four in the village and is open seasonally to those who purchase annual or summer passes, and the adjacent community center is available for rent. Tennis and basketball courts abut public baseball and soccer fields, while a designated sledding hill and two ice skating rinks open once the temperatures drop. Other neighborhood parks are also within walking distance — like Carefree Park, which has even more athletic facilities than Heritage Park and is located just across Arlington Heights Road. Or Busse Woods’ lakefront, bike trails and protected elk pasture, is also just 4 miles away, and altogether spans over 3,500 acres.
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Shopping and dining north and south of Arlington Heights Garden
Arlington Heights Road intersects with Golf Road at the south end of the village, creating a shopping corridor with big-box stores like Jewel-Osco and Aldi, chains like Panera Bread and brand names like Lowes. Drivers pass Madurai Kitchen and Francesca's Tavola while heading 2 miles north on Arlington Heights Road for walkable shopping options and local dining in downtown Arlington Heights. Trains roll past patio-fronted Italian restaurant Passero, chandelier-lit Shakou and other restaurants, as well as a mix of professional offices and midrise condos. Being on the south end, Arlington Heights Garden is also on the cusp of Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg, with Woodfield Mall — the largest in Illinois — about 3 miles to the east.
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Getting to downtown Chicago or other northwest suburbs
Drivers head south on Arlington Heights Road to exit onto Interstate 90, the main route to Chicago O’Hare International Airport 10 miles away, or into downtown Chicago, in 34 miles. Those heading to the Windy City for work can leave their car in the lot at Arlington Station and hop on the Union Pacific Northwest line for a 40-minute ride to Ogilvie Transportation Center, barring delays. Residents of Arlington Heights Garden may hear distant sirens from Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, a major campus located less than a mile northwest of the community.Schools for Arlington Heights Garden students
Public school students in the neighborhood are zoned for Arlington Heights School District No. 25. Their home schools include Dryden Elementary School and South Middle School, both of which receive B-plus ratings on Niche. From there, they move up to Rolling Meadows High School alongside peers from neighboring villages. Rolling Meadows is a Blue-Ribbon School, scores an A-plus rating and offers both Advanced Placement courses and Career and Technical Education programs for trades and specialized career paths.
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Arlington Park in-limbo, year-round events downtown
Arlington Heights may spark more traffic and interest from Chicagoland in the coming years, depending on the fate of Arlington Park, which is located directly northwest of downtown. “It’s 350 acres and it used to be an international horseracing course,” Zander says, but it's remained unused in recent years. The Chicago Bears were a contender for redevelopment of the area, although options have since opened up. “It's extremely rare to have that large of a piece of property in an already developed area, literally right on the train line,” Zander says. “The village is still courting its options there.” On a more local scale, community events take place in downtown Arlington Heights each month of the year — from the Frontier Days Fourth of July Festival and Parade, to the holiday tree lighting at North School Park.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sharon Lynch
Sharon Lynch
Responds Quickly@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
(224) 258-0623
81 Total Sales
1 in Arlington Heights Garden
$308,500 Price
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David Jaffe
David Jaffe
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 258-0839
127 Total Sales
1 in Arlington Heights Garden
$280,000 Price
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Tina Hollins
Tina Hollins
Coldwell Banker Realty
(773) 570-2696
124 Total Sales
1 in Arlington Heights Garden
$362,975 Price
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Holly Connors
Holly Connors
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(773) 985-2352
828 Total Sales
2 in Arlington Heights Garden
$295K - $440K Price Range
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Amy De Rango
Amy De Rango
Responds QuicklyCompass
(224) 279-6599
258 Total Sales
2 in Arlington Heights Garden
$365K - $372K Price Range
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Connie Hoos
Connie Hoos
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(224) 588-9849
302 Total Sales
1 in Arlington Heights Garden
$325,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Meadows Park
- Football
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Melas Park
Busse Woods
Moonlight Park
Dryden Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Arlington Heights Garden | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Arlington Heights Garden Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arlington Heights Garden, Arlington Heights sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Arlington Heights Garden, Arlington Heights over the last 12 months is $790,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Sale Price
$790,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$625,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$469,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,085,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
345
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
1.90
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
840
Median Age
47
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,688
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,847
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
45.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.7%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
17''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48
/ 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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