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Private amenities and friendly neighbors define this suburban community
Surrounded by agricultural fields on three sides, Cherry Hills, a southwestern Champaign suburb, is a quiet community with kind neighbors and backyard residential lakes. Morning walks to Barkstall Elementary School, and short trips to Village at the Crossing restaurants are part of the daily routine. Its location grants a sense of remoteness, where afternoon trips to Millage Park and days spent kayaking around the residential lakes include run-ins with the familiar faces of next-door neighbors. Though free from the traffic of communities closer to downtown Champaign 5 miles north, the neighboring Interstate 57 connects residents to the greater surrounding area. “I love Cherry Hills,” says Hazem Jaber, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group and current resident. “I built my first home here in 1995, moved away, and then decided to move back a few years later. It’s one of the area’s more established communities.”
Cherry Hills is a southwestern Champaign suburb.
Lush landscaping is found throughout Cherry Hills.
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Backyard lake access and strolls to Millage Park
Little ones enjoy biking or walking to Millage Park, located in the neighborhood off Cherry Creek Road. Alongside a traditional playground, the park offers a pair of water fountains for refueling after running around its generous green space. Water recreation is also apparent throughout the community, with kayaks and paddleboards scattered along the shores of its residential lakes. “People who live on the lake and pay their specific lake dues are free to enjoy the lake as they please,” Jaber says. “Access to the private lakes is a big pull for homebuyers.”
Cherry Hills touts several residential lakes in the neighborhood.
Feel like a kid again at Millage Park.
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Improving the student experience at Central High School
Champaign Unit 4 School District serves the community and allows families to choose their school rather than assigning by location. The enrollment process includes ranking preferred schools, socioeconomic status, and enrollment capacities. However, many residents choose Barkstall Elementary School, which maintains a B-plus on Niche. Ellen Pohlman, the school's office manager, mentions that Cherry Hill is the only community that can walk to the school, and many do. Meanwhile, older students can head to C-plus-rated Edison Middle School and Central High School, which maintains an A-minus. The high school implements a Central High School Improvement Plan, which focuses on increasing equity among students, communicating with parents, and providing students with an overall sense of safety.
Central High School has an overall Niche grade of A minus.
Students love learning at Edison Middle School in Champaign.
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The New Traditional-style homes of Cherry Hills
At first glance, the Cherry Hills community presents a typical suburban landscape with sidewalks throughout and ample red and chestnut oak trees that fill 0.35-acre-average lots. However, the backyards of many homes reveal the waters of seven residential lakes, which give the community’s curved residential streets their shape. Thanks to its quiet nature and secluded feel along the southwestern outskirts of Champaign, strolls through the neighborhood include waving to friendly neighbors and the absence of traffic. “It’s joyful to walk around the community, and everyone knows and cares about one another,” Jaber says. Two-car driveways break off from the streets, leading to the attached garages of New Traditional-style homes built over the last 35 years. Though roughly one-third of homes sit waterfront, the remaining properties offer enough space for a backyard patio for entertaining. Potential homebuyers can expect a price range that starts at $248,000 and reaches up to $535,000 for a house along the waterfront or atop comparatively larger acreage.
Mature landscaping in Cherry Hills offers some extra privacy.
Most Cherry Hills homes have attached garages.
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The convenience of I-57
I-57 is a mile west of the neighborhood, providing access to Chicago, a 140-mile drive north. Closer to home are downtown Champaign's locally owned boutiques and eateries, a 5-mile drive northeast along West Windsor Road and South Neil Street, and Carle Foundation Hospital, 2 miles east of downtown, off East University Drive. Meanwhile, those traveling out of the area catch connecting flights from Willard Regional Airport, 6 miles southeast, off Airport Road. Eight Champaign – Urbanna Mass Transit District bus stops sit within the community, as well as lining Curtis and West Windsor Streets to the north and south, connecting residents to the rest of Champaign.
Willard Regional Airports passing planes
Considering its proximity to Willard Regional Airport, Cherry Hills does experience periodic noise in the form of planes arriving and departing. However, the airports patterns do not cross directly over the community, which causes most noise to fade into the background.
Morning coffee and pub-style eats at Village at the Crossing
Billy Barooz Pub & Grill's burgers, beer, and sports TVs are directly west on the other side of South Duncan Road, in Village at the Crossing. The local favorite shares the development with Jupiter’s At The Crossing, a casual pizza spot home to arcade games, as well as the morning brews of Espresso Royale's. A mile drive north on South Duncan Road leads to the groceries of County Market. At the same time, retailers like Macy’s, SEPHORA and JCPenney sit within Market Place Shopping Center, a 10-mile drive northeast on Interstate 57.
Catch up with friends over coffee at of Espresso Royale near Cherry Hills.
Billy Barooz Pub & Grill serves up burgers and beer near Cherry Hills.
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Parks in this Area
Hallbeck Park
Millage Park
Transit
Airport
University of Illinois/Willard
13 min drive
Bus
Windsor & Lakewood (Sw Corner)
Bus
Wedgewood & Timbergate (Sw Corner)
Bus
Curtis & Wynstone (Ne Corner)
Bus
Cherry Hills & Pine Valley (Nw Corner)
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Lakeview & Wedgewood (Se Corner)
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Timbergate & Cherry Hills (Nw Corner)
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Lakeview & Wedgewood (Sw Corner)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cherry Hills
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cherry Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cherry Hills, Champaign sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cherry Hills, Champaign over the last 12 months is $415,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Amazing location within Cherry Hills neighborhood only 1.5 blocks from Millage Park. You'll enjoy amazing upgrades and amenitites including a 3 car garage, full unfinished basement, huge back deck that wraps around an above ground pool, extensive backyard landscaping, fully paid for solar energy system, newer roof, granite kitchen, custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances, large primary
Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath two-story home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought-after Cherry Hills Subdivision, This home, in the southernmost section of the neighborhood, offers comfort, functionality, and thoughtful details throughout. Inside, you'll find two inviting living spaces, including a cozy family room with a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The
Welcome to the final gem of Cherry Hills Subdivision, where your dream home awaits on a serene lakeside canvas. Nestled at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this last available lot offers an exclusive opportunity to craft the newest abode in a highly coveted neighborhood. Imagine waking up each morning to the gentle lapping of the lake's waters against the shore, the air fresh with the promise
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,515
Median Age
45
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$130,255
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,686
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
69.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
45.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
26/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 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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