Pigeon Hill
Pigeon Hill's Cape Cods, Nationals and ranch-style homes
Cape Cods, Nationals and ranch-style homes line Pigeon Hill’s streets, many sitting on small hills, like the community’s name implies. Concrete steps connect front walkways with the sidewalks, which are shaded by occasional outcroppings of mature trees that rise far above the roofline. Some younger trees are also planted along the sidewalk, adding a touch of color, especially in the summer and fall. Single-family homes across the neighborhood typically sell between $150,000 and $350,000, while condo units in some of the multi-family properties in the area sell for between $125,000 and $175,000.
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Dog parks along the river and landlocked Simmons Park
Pigeon Hill sits along the Fox River, giving residents convenient access to the water. Off Illinois Avenue, Veterans Memorial Island Park features a memorial for Aurora’s veterans and members of the military with the Fox as its backdrop. The peaceful trails wind through the island, while the parking lot offers a boat launch ideal for kayakers wanting to access the water. A bit upriver, dog owners can take their pets to Gregory Island Dog Park, where dogs can run and play off-leash and even swim along the banks of the Fox. There is also a small fenced-in area for smaller dogs, but the wide-open space around the island means there’s plenty of room for dogs. On the eastern side of the neighborhood, Simmons Park might be landlocked, but it offers a playground, pickleball courts and a paved walking path where people can stretch their legs.
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Soft serve and sundaes at Banana Split in Pigeon Hill
At the center of Pigeon Hill, Banana Split is a neighborhood staple, located in a yellow-and-brown shack with googly-eyed soft-serve cones painted on its wood panel walls. The ice cream shack serves classic soft-serve in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, and patrons can get flavors swirled or dipped. The joint also offers old-fashioned ice cream sundaes, like banana splits and ice cream floats. With the neighborhood so close to downtown Aurora, residents can also head downriver to restaurants like Two Brothers Roundhouse. Housed in a historic building with a tavern feel inside, the pub next to the Aurora train station offers its own brews and entrees like ratatouille and chicken piccata. The outdoor beer garden inside the circular-shaped building also hosts live music regularly. On the east side of the neighborhood, Zapata Plaza features a Family Dollar and Supermercados El Güero, a Chicago chain with a section of imported Latin American goods. Aldi is just over 2 miles south, while Cermak Fresh Market is 1.5 miles away, on the other side of the river. Chicago Premium Outlets has major retailers, like Express, Coach, Cole Haan and Nike, all about 3 miles away. “It’s a really great place and a premier shopping destination,” says Amy Pearson, a Realtor with @Properties. “It gets quite busy during the holidays. During Christmastime, the highway gets backed up.”
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Nationally recognized military pathways at East Aurora High School
Students in Pigeon Hill can attend Hermes Elementary School for kindergarten through fifth grade, before continuing to C.F. Simmons Middle School. Niche gives both schools C-minus rankings. East Aurora High School offers one of the largest Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps programs, with nationally recognized teams for academics, marksmanship, drill and color guard. The school receives a C-plus from Niche.
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Driving across the Fox River to downtown Aurora
Though downtown Aurora is on the other side of the Fox River, it’s still just 2.5 miles from Pigeon Hill, with Broadway and the New York Street bridge connecting the community with the events and restaurants there. Pedestrians and cyclists can also cross the river without navigating alongside motor vehicles via the RiverEdge Pedestrian Bridge near the train station. Indian Trail Road serves as the neighborhood’s northern border, and also connects to the other side of the Fox, for an alternative route. Residents can take this thoroughfare to get to Ascension Mercy Hospital, about 2 miles away. Just about 2 miles away along Broadway, the Aurora Metra can connect commuters to downtown Chicago, nearly 40 miles away. While the station being so close to Pigeon Hill means a more convenient commuter option, the tracks do run along the southern side of the community, so some residents might hear the commuter rail as it passes. For those traveling beyond Illinois, Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 34 miles from Pigeon Hill.Downtown Aurora's music scene and farmers market
In June and July, RiverEdge Park along the river hosts Ravinia, an annual concert festival. “For Ravinia, you can just sit on the lawn and listen to the music,” says Aurora native and broker Dave Richert with Exp Realty. “Listen with a drink.” John C. Dunham Pavilion stage has hosted famous acts, from Styx to Flo Rida, at various events and concerts. On Saturday mornings from June to October, the Aurora Farmers Market meets downtown, offering fresh produce, baked goods and food trucks while live music plays. Richert also highlights that many gather downtown for First Fridays, where the city showcases different local businesses and art and music venues with different activities and shops open throughout the evening.
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Written By
Caroline Ernst
Photography Contributed By
Otto Rascon
Video By
Charles Kennedy
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stella Schening
Stella Schening
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(224) 222-1296
68 Total Sales
1 in Pigeon Hill
$145,300 Price
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Veronica Rosales
Veronica Rosales
Keller Williams Infinity
(630) 934-2056
45 Total Sales
1 in Pigeon Hill
$252,000 Price
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Victoria McCoy
Victoria McCoy
RE/MAX In The Village
(708) 905-2512
58 Total Sales
2 in Pigeon Hill
$185K - $251K Price Range
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Hillary Lafferty
Hillary Lafferty
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
(630) 656-9154
165 Total Sales
1 in Pigeon Hill
$285,500 Price
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Haydee Rosas
Haydee Rosas
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 905-8427
134 Total Sales
3 in Pigeon Hill
$150K - $335K Price Range
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David Mishel
David Mishel
Responds QuicklyCompass
(773) 341-2997
155 Total Sales
1 in Pigeon Hill
$185,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Simmons Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Veteran's Memorial Island Park
- Boating
- Trails
- River
McCullough Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Garfield Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Copley Park
- Baseball/Softball
Cowherd Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Pigeon Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pigeon Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pigeon Hill, Aurora sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pigeon Hill, Aurora over the last 12 months is $415,000, down 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$389,000
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$415,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-41%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$204
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
734
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,721
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,007
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
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
6,769
Median Age
36
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,163
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,046
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
% Population in Labor Force
78%
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®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26
/ 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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