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Fox River Valley community with suburban living close to downtown
Batavia, west of the Windy City, is prime Chicagoland: a suburb with comfortable homes, highly rated schools and a bountiful supply of parks and spaces to enjoy nature. According to Realtor Austin Weiss, "Chicagoland essentially is the city and the greater suburbs that are outside of Chicago." Weiss, the owner of Austin Weiss Home Advisors, powered by Keller Williams Realty Infinity, hosts the YouTube channel "Living in Chicago Illinois." He considers Chicagoland to extend as far as the Fox River, which runs straight through Batavia.
The city, founded in 1833, is the oldest in Kane County. Southwest Batavia extends below Main Street, close to downtown and the Fox River. Also within the county, the unincorporated community of Mooseheart, founded by the Loyal Order of Moose, is known as the "City of Children" for its residential campus and independently accredited school system.
Downtown Batavia's shops and eateries
Downtown is close enough to home that Southwest Batavia residents frequent its shops and eateries. Daddio's Diner, designed with retro flair, serves breakfast all day and has a menu full of lunch and dinner favorites, too. Fernando's Street Kitchen started with pop-up events and catering featuring Mexican cuisine and now has a brick-and-mortar restaurant right by the Batavia Public Library. Shopping centers provide household needs, and specialty businesses, like Kiss the Sky, have community connections. The record shop, known for promoting local and regional artists, opened in 1996. Everyday groceries are found just a short drive away at Jewel-Osco, one of many stores off North Randall Road.
Breakfast is served all day at Daddio's Diner in Southwest Batavia.
Fernando's Street Kitchen serves Mexican food in Southwest Batavia.
Batavia Southwest residents shop for groceries at the local Jewel-Osco.
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Seasonal celebrations in Batavia
A family-friendly community, Batavia holds the customary seasonal and holiday celebrations. BatFest is an annual Halloween-themed event, the Celebrations of Lights Festival delights when it's cold outside and Easter egg hunts enliven the spring scene. The Fourth of July festivities are a big hit, and the multiday Windmill City Festival takes place later in the month. Labor Day weekend is the time for the Downtown Batavia Block Party and Taste of Batavia, which include live entertainment, a pie bake-off and a car show. An indoor farmers market, with over 30 vendors, is held on Saturdays from November to late May; the outdoor version, with even more vendors, is found on River Street the rest of the year.
Housing dates back to mid-1800s
Homes dating from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s include Italianates, Victorians, Foursquares and cottage-style bungalows. Later builds include ranch-style homes, split-levels and spacious custom houses. Mooseheart Lake is a boon for those living in nearby subdivisions such as Tanglewood Hills or Harvell Farms. Spacious, newer homes in proximity to the lake are situated on large lots, some a quarter-acre in size. Southwest Batavia’s Single-family home prices range from about $215,000 for a two-bedroom of about 1,000 square feet to $750,000 for a four-bedroom with over 3,500 square feet.
Southwest Batavia.
Historic homes dating back to the 1800s can be seen on the streets of Southwest Batavia.
Southwest Batavia duplex homes line the streets in some neighborhoods.
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Public schools in Kane County
Kids may attend public schools, like Alice Gustafson School, for prekindergarten through fifth grade. Niche gave the school an A-minus grade and lists its student-teacher ratio as 13 to 1. Sam Rotolo Middle, with an A-minus, is rated among the top 5 public middle schools in Kane County. Batavia High, also in the top 5 in its category, received an A grade and offers over 70 extracurricular activities. To the south, the Mooseheart Child City & School is home to disadvantaged children and teenagers. The 1,000-acre residential campus has educational resources tied to its own accredited school system.
Batavia High School serves students in Southwest Batavia.
Batavia High School in Southwest Batavia received an A on Niche.
Mooseheart Child City & School is located in Southwest Batavia.
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The Batavia Park District
Southwest Batavia's residents take advantage of the riverside scenery and the ten public parks in the Batavia Park District. Engstrom Family Park includes a playground with a 50-foot zip line, sports facilities and a 1-mile trail. Walnut Park is smaller and includes a playground and picnic area. Les Arends Forest Preserve offers a peaceful refuge along the Fox River shoreline. The accompanying Fox River Regional Bike Trail is a 40-mile-long route built on former railroad lines. Cyclists can cross six bridges on their journey past the sleepy suburban towns of northern Illinois.
Les Arends Forest Preserve is located along the Fox River in Southwest Batavia.
Walnut Park is located in Southwest Batavia.
Walnut Park in Southwest Batavia has a playground for children to enjoy.
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There is a Pace bus stop on the corner of Wilson and Route 31 in Southwest Batavia.
Getting to and from Chicago
Batavia is considered a suburb of Chicago, which is about 40 miles away. State Route 31 runs along Southwest Batavia and the river. It's not far to reach state routes 25 and 56 or Interstate 88 to the south. Public transportation includes Pace buses on the 802 Route from Aurora to St. Charles. For more extensive travel, O'Hare International Airport, northwest of Chicago, is only about 40 miles from Southwest Batavia.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Southwest Batavia Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Batavia, Batavia sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Batavia, Batavia over the last 12 months is $417,500, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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