$609,486Average Value$399Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Between the lake and retail corridor in Ivy Hill
North of downtown Arlington Heights in the Chicagoland suburbs, Ivy Hill is a small neighborhood between the village’s premier waterfront park and a busy commercial highway corridor. Sidewalks stretch along the streets here, so residents can walk to Lake Arlington on the eastern side of the community. To the south of the neighborhood, Rand Road features supermarkets, big-box stores, fast-food franchises and various small retailers, so residents can shop close to home. Still, Ivy Hill remains a quiet, suburban community where residents may see their neighbors out walking the dog or cutting the lawn.
Ivy Hill is a small neighborhood between the village’s premier lake park and a busy retail zone.
Large driveways with multi-car garages are the norm for the established Ivy Hill neighborhood.
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Ivy Hill's subdivisions split across Windsor Drive
Ivy Hill is actually split into two separate subdivisions—Ivy Hill and Ivy Hill East, located on the eastern side of Windsor Drive. In Ivy Hill, mature trees shade the sidewalk. In the fall, their leaves fall on the lightly manicured front gardens that accent the neighborhood's Colonial Revivals, split-levels and Tudors. Ivy Hill East has a more open feel, with younger trees crowding up less space. This side of the neighborhood offers the same housing styles, with the addition of ranch-style homes mixed in. Across the neighborhood, homes sell for between $400,000 and $800,000.
Tudor styles make a flashy appearance amongst the homes in Ivy Hill.
Split-level homes offer Ivy Hill residents plenty of room to grow.
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Students walk to Ivy Hill Elementary School
Students in the Ivy Hill subdivision can walk over to Ivy Hill Elementary School on weekdays. Niche grants the school an A-minus. After, they continue to Thomas Middle School, which receives an A-minus. Buffalo Grove High School earns an A-plus. On the other side of Windsor Drive, Ivy Hill East students begin kindergarten and first grade at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, whichl is currently unrated on Niche and GreatSchools. Betsy Ross Elementary School serves second and third grades, while Anne Sullivan Elementary School houses fourth and fifth graders. Both elementary schools and MacArthur Middle School earn A-minuses from Niche. Wheeling High School receives an A. Both high schools offer Advanced Placement Program classes.
The highly ranked Ivy Hill Elementary School receives an A- on Niche.com.
Buffalo Grove High School is a top rated public school, hitting high marks in academics.
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Boating and fishing on Lake Arlington just down the street
Lake Arlington stretches along Ivy Hill, within walking distance from most homes. The lake spans 50 acres and was originally designed to help with stormwater and flooding. Today, it's mostly known as a gathering place for catch-and-release fishing on the pier or boating. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the boathouse rents paddleboards and kayaks. “People also use it for sailing. Don’t get too excited,” laughs broker Lindsey Kaplan with @Properties. “It’s not that big, but they have a sailing club for beginning sailing.” A 2-mile pathway encircles the lake, where people can take a stroll and watch the ducks on the water. The path also connects to the one at Wildwood Park, which offers more athletic amenities, like tennis and basketball courts and soccer fields.
Ivy Hill residents can canoe along the scenic shores of Lake Arlington.
Ivy Hill families enjoy taking their kids to the playground at Wildwood Park.
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Connecting to downtown Arlington Heights by car
While Ivy Hill residents can walk to the park and school, most residents will rely on their cars to get around the village. Downtown Arlington Heights is about 2.5 miles away, accessible along Arlington Heights Road. Also along Arlington Heights Road is NCH Busse Center, the closest medical center, about 4.5 miles away. The Arlington Heights Metra station is also downtown, connecting commuters to downtown Chicago, about 32 miles away, though motorists can also take Interstate 90. When traveling beyond Arlington Heights and Chicagoland, Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 16.5 miles from Ivy Hill.
Finally arriving at Arlington Heights metra stations are residents and visitors.
Live music in downtown Arlington Heights is a popular date night for Ivy Hill couples.
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Rand Road's big box stores and local restaurants
Arlington Heights residents flock to downtown, which is full of locally owned restaurants. Mago Grill and Cantina serves up Mexican cuisine in a dining room lined with Luchador masks. However, closer to Ivy Hill, Rand Road is lined with other restaurants and retail options. Sun Shui Asian Kitchen and Sushi’s wood paneling creates a warm and intimate dining environment. Palm Court serves steak and seafood entrées, with an outdoor patio adorned with roses and sleek black umbrellas for when the weather is nice. Most supermarkets are also along Rand Road, with Trader Joe’s and Jewel-Osco about 1 mile away and Target just 1.5 miles away. The whole thoroughfare is lined with big-box stores, like Best Buy and Marshalls.
Big box stores on Rand Road bring the convenience of everyday shopping close by to Ivy Hill.
Sun Shui is a delectable choice for a quality sushi dinner in Ivy Hill.
As part of Arlington Heights, Ivy Hill residents can head downtown for its annual events. “Arlington Heights does July 4th and Memorial Day parades, and it’s very what you would think would happen in Midwest Americana,” Kaplan says. On Thursday evenings in the summer, Sounds of Summer Concerts bring local musicians to Harmony Park in downtown Arlington Heights—people arrive early to stake out their spots, with the park opening as early as 2 p.m. for people to set out their blankets. Every September since 2020, Harmony Fest transforms downtown into an alfresco dining experience. “They close off the center of downtown, and all of the restaurants have huge outdoor seating areas,” Kaplan says. “There’s always hundreds and hundreds of people walking around.”
Feast at Bites and Beats on Kirchoff, where tables are set for enjoying meals together.
Find your spot on the lawn and soak in the live music at Bites and Beats on Kirchoff.
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Parks in this Area
Lake Arlington
Voltz Park
Memorial Park
Pioneer Park
Wildwood Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
24 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ivy Hill
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ivy Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ivy Hill, Arlington Heights sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ivy Hill, Arlington Heights over the last 12 months is $407,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$600,000
Median Sale Price
$407,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$602,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,500,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$289,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$399
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
837
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,500
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,274
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,138
Median Age
46
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$136,850
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$159,152
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
64.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
17''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
