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Batavia’s northwest neighbors
The Fox River cuts straight down the heart of Batavia, and homeowners on the city’s northwest side rarely have to drive across the bridge to their east side counterparts for essentials. Randall Road, a major shopping corridor, runs north to south here, connecting residents to their Tri-Cities neighbors in Geneva and St. Charles. Some homeowners live right across the street from Batavia’s only high school campus or local elementary schools. And whether residents live in century-old homes or purchase the last remaining space for new constructions, they’re close to reminders of the past in Kane County’s oldest city. “Batavia was ‘windmill capital of the world,’ and we had six windmill factories,” says John Gamble, real estate broker with Re/Max and Batavia resident of 25 years. “A lot of those limestone buildings got converted to different things, like Water Street Studios, which is an artist corporative with 40 studios or more on the west side. They make things and host gallery openings and things like that.” Batavia’s historic train depot was also moved to the west side during its restoration and now serves as a museum honoring the city’s past, overlooking the bike path that connects the Tri-Cities to the rest of the northwest suburbs.
Northwest Batavia is located in the suburbs of Chicago along the Fox River.
Northwest Batavia is located in a peaceful suburb about 42 miles west of Chicago, IL.
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Walking to the local playground or the Batavia Riverwalk
With its relatively small size, Batavia makes the most of available land and infills spare spaces with neighborhood parks. Most northwest neighbors are within walking distance from a park, from Carriage Crest Park’s multiple playgrounds to centrally-located Memorial Park’s baseball, softball and soccer fields. The Batavia Riverwalk anchors the village center with a boat-themed playground and canoe access onto Depot Pond. It’s common to see bikers on the Fox River Trail tracing the waterway. “We got the city to be recognized as a bicycle-friendly community,” says Gamble, a founding member of the Batavia Bicycle Commission that worked towards this designation from the League of American Bicyclists. “People feel comfortable letting their kids bike around. The trail goes up and down the river through other communities, and a lot of times we right into another town for a beer.” The Fox River Trail links in with other trail systems in the northwest suburbs, so bikers can travel for hundreds of miles and even cross the border into Wisconsin.
Northwest Batavia residents enjoy a walk along the Batavia Riverwalk.
Enjoy the nearby nature trails at Batavia River Walk for an evening hike.
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Batavia’s last developing lots join homes from the 1900s
Batavia’s switch from a manufacturing town to a bedroom community of commuters to Chicago and corporate centers like Oak Brook opened its doors to new types of housing. “There were a few high-end properties from owners of the windmill company or the bank, but not all levels of inventory,” Gamble says. “Now it has everything—move-up homes, high-end homes. There’s the ability for multigenerational families to stay in Batavia as their housing needs mature or change, which is cool to see.” Northwest Batavia’s options are similar to the other areas of the city—ranch-styles, split-levels and colonial-styles with attached two-car garages sit among American Foursquares and National Folk homes built in the early 1900s. The community gradually built out with ranch-style duplexes and condo or townhouse communities with professional landscaping. The last three decades gave way to subdivisions of New Traditional homes with clipped lawns and shaped shrubbery. “This year a few of the last major-sized lots were approved for development, so we’ll have some brand-new constructions in the coming years,” Gamble says. “After that, it’s pretty much built out.” Homes here range from about $280,000 to $600,000, with condos and townhouses on the lower end and the newest neighborhood additions on the upper end.
Northwest Batavia features an entire subdivision of new construction homes.
There is a large variety of single family home styles to choose from in Northwest Batavia.
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Big-box on Randall, local shopping downtown
“Living on the west side of the river is super convenient. You don’t have to sit through traffic to get places,” says Julie Bletzinger, broker with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group and Tri-Cities native. North Randall Road includes big-box shopping like Aldi or Jewl-Osco, along with Hobby Lobby, Menard’s and Emagine Batavia, the city’s movie theater. Most of the restaurants on this strip are familiar fast-food joints and chain restaurants like Culver’s, save for a few locally-owned spots like Swordfish, a sushi lounge.
Batavia’s village center is also the epicenter of its local food scene and commerce, with decades-old businesses like record store Kiss the Sky. The parking lot is often full at family-owned Taqueria El Sazon, and patrons may need to park across the street to snag a table at this Tri-City favorite for homemade chips and margaritas. “We have an old time barber shop that’s been in business since ‘57, and a bunch of us get together on Wednesdays and chat there,” adds Gamble. Locals take one of two pedestrian bridges or drive the Wilson Street bridge to visit the other side of the river. “We’ll also go to restaurants or bars in any of the three towns,” Gamble says, the closest stop being Geneva’s walkable 3rd Street shops.
Shop at the local Target in Northwest Batavia conveniently located on Randall Road.
Pick up some household items at Ace Hardware in Northwest Batavia.
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Biking to the Geneva Metra Station and beyond
Randall Road and Lincoln Highway run along Batavia’s west side, leading to Geneva and St. Charles to the north and Aurora and Interstate 88 to the south. Commuters live about 44 miles from downtown Chicago, 39 miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and 43 from Chicago Midway International Airport; corporate centers in west suburbs like Oakbrook Terrace are within 30 miles. Some residents leave the car at home in the warmer months, taking advantage of the Fox Valley Bike Share stop at the Batavia Depot Museum and riding to the Geneva Metra Station, 3 miles away. The Union Pacific West line stops at this station for an hour and 15 minutes to Ogilvie Transportation center downtown. Residents are also close to healthcare options, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital 3 to 4 miles up Randall.
Northwest Batavia residents can get around on the Fox River Trail which is over 40 miles long.
Northwest Batavia residents have quick access to Downtown Chicago via the Geneva Metra Station.
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Exploring Batavia Public School District 101
Kids in northwest Batavia are zoned for H.C. Storm School, which serves kindergarten through 5th grade and scores an A from Niche. Sam Rotolo Middle School gets an A-minus and Niche’s No. 4 spot for best public middle schools in Kane County. Students from the east side of the city take the bus across the river to join their west side peers at Batavia High School, which scores an A and offers post-secondary options like a Waubonsee Community College manufacturing program and dual enrollment through the Fox Valley Career Center. The school is also home to the state-of-the-art Batavia Fine Arts Centre, complete with tiered seating and a hydraulic orchestra pit.
Educational opportunities abound at H C Storm Elementary School.
Students are the highest priority at Batavia High School.
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Farmers Market, BatFest, and volunteer opportunities
North River Street closes to traffic and opens to pedestrians for the Batavia Farmers Market from May through October, before the event moves indoors for the winter months. “It’s really a social event,” Gamble says. “You can get breakfast there, and there’s so many options. People will bring knives in to get them sharpened by the knife guy.” The Peg Bond Center, a bandshell-like enclosure on the riverfront, is the live music anchor for the annual Windmill City Festival, and kids collect their treats in costume and roll pumpkins down a hill during BatFest, hosted by Batavia Main Street. Residents are quick to find other ways to get involved in their community year-round. “The city itself has a number of commissions, whether that’s tree, bike, or environmental, and you’ve got your civic organizations like the Rotary,” Gamble says. These groups set up booths at the annual Volunteer Fair, giving residents a chance to peruse their options.
Get a trim at Foltos in Northwest Batavia.
The nearby Fox River is a great fishing spot for Northwest Batavia residents to enjoy.
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Parks in this Area
Engstrom Family Park
Laurelwood Park
Walnut Park
Batavia Riverwalk
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Braeburn Park
Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
56 min drive
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Randall Rd & Mill St
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Randall Rd & Wilson St
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Randall Rd & Mckee St
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Main St & Spuhler Dr
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Main St & Van Nortwick Ave
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Batavia Ave & Illinois Ave
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Batavia Ave & Timber Trl
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northwest Batavia
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Batavia, Batavia sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Northwest Batavia, Batavia over the last 12 months is $378,402, up 3% from the average 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
6,614
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
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
$99,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,942
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
53.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.5%
% Population in Labor Force
71.7%
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®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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