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Stability on the west side of Aurora
The Chicago suburb of Aurora got its name, and nickname as the “City of Lights” because it was the first city to install an electric streetlight system in 1881. To the west of downtown is the neighborhood of Blackhawk, a mainly residential area with plenty of opportunity for those just getting into the housing market. It’s a place where people want to stay. “It’s a stable neighborhood that’s great for first-time homebuyers,” says Kathy Brothers, a Realtor with Keller Williams Innovative with over 20 years of real estate experience. “If a young couple buys a house before starting a family, it’s possible that they may not have to move as their family grows.”
Blackhawk Park is apart of the Fox Valley Park District in Aurora.
Small ranch style rows of homes line the streets of Blackhawk Aurora.
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Plenty of parks in Aurora
While there are about 80 parks scattered around the city, a few are situated in Blackhawk. Greene Field Park has two large baseball diamonds, a paved walking path, a playground with equipment for kids of all ages, basketball hoops and a covered picnic area. There is no designated parking area - most park on the side of the road on Lancaster and Hoyt Avenues. There’s a large recreation area behind McCleery Elementary School called McCleery Park consisting of green space and a small playground. The park can be enjoyed when the school is not using it. Multiple baseball facilities and tennis courts are also behind West Aurora High School.
Greene Field Park offers a large playground in Blackhawk Aurora.
McCleery Park is part McCleery Elementary School and hosts many sporting events.
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Spacious early to mid-century homes with some classic styles
With prices ranging from $200,000 to $450,000, houses from the 1950s and ‘60s can be found in Blackhawk. Ranch-style and tri-level homes with around 2,000 square feet and three to four bedrooms are standard. “Most prices will be in the $250,000 to $330,000 range,” Brothers says. Older models include Foursquare and Cape Cods, with up to five bedrooms and 4,000 square feet. Smaller bungalows have three bedrooms. Potential homebuyers can expect to pay just over $200 per square foot, and 82% of people here are homeowners.
Cape cods of various sizes can be found around the Blackhawk neighborhood.
Colorful Victorian style homes can be found around Blackhawk's residential streets.
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Neighborhood name origin ties to West Aurora High School
On Friday nights in the fall, when West Aurora High School has a home game, the cheers may be heard in the immediate area, especially when the Blackhawks score a touchdown. The high school’s nickname lends its name to the neighborhood as the school is a big part of it. The school is rated a B-plus on Niche and is known simply as West High to locals. The big rivalry is with East Aurora, as city bragging rights are at stake in all sports. Jefferson Middle School has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and gets a C-plus grade. One of the elective classes that students can take is engineering, which allows creativity and the chance to practice group collaboration. McCleery Elementary School gets a B-minus Niche grade and has 550 prekindergarten through fifth-grade students. Covenant Christian School is a private school with just under 100 students that can attend up to tenth grade.
West Aurora High School is a well rated public school in Kane County with almost 4,000 students.
McCleery Elementary School is nestled near the Blackhawk Aurora area.
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Metra convenience
Commuters can be at the Aurora Metra station, the westernmost stop on the system and riders can be downtown at Union Station in just over an hour. The Pace bus system, serving many of Chicago’s suburbs, has stops on Plum Street, Randal Road and Galena Boulevard.
The Fox River runs through Aurora, offering scenic views along the shore.
The Pace buses run all over the Blackhawk Aurora area.
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Carry out pizza in Blackhawk
It’s a small pizza place near the corner of Elmwood Drive and Galena Boulevard at the end of a small group of businesses. Gourmet Pizza Corporation is a carry-out-only pizza restaurant with delivery service within the Aurora zip code. Around the corner is Harner’s Bakery, which specializes in pies, donuts and cookies. Other locations around Aurora include a restaurant with daily specials on comfort foods. However, the location on Galena Boulevard in Blackhawk is a bakery only. Jewel-Osco is a short drive west for grocery items. Woodman’s is a 250,000-square-foot grocery store on Orchard Road north of Interstate 88. There aren’t many stores in the Chicago metro area, but the north part of Aurora has one.
Harner's Bakery in Blackhawk Aurora offers donuts and baked goods to residents.
Jewel-Osco is the nearest grocery store to the Blackhawk Aurora area.
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Parks in this Area
Washington Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Jaycee Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Randall Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Abraham Lincoln Park
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
New Haven Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
McCullough Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Steck Park
Trails
River
Greene Field Park
McCleery Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
58 min drive
Bus
Plum St & Commonwealth Ave
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Plum St & Elmwood Dr
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Galena Blvd & Gladstone Ave
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Galena Blvd & Commonwealth Ave
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Galena Blvd & Lancaster Ave
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Plum St & Iroquois Dr
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Plum St & Randall Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Blackhawk
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Blackhawk Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blackhawk, Aurora sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Blackhawk, Aurora over the last 12 months is $255,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,991
Median Age
37
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,894
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,232
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 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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