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Across from Parkland College
On the west side of Champaign, off Bradley Avenue, with close access to three interstates, the Parkland Ridge neighborhood gets its name from the large community college across the street. “People love this area because of the proximity to Parkland College and Staley Road to get to areas of northwest Champaign,” says Brian Hannon, a Realtor with the Brian Hannon Team at Taylor Realty Associates with about ten years of experience. Parkland College is a community college with about 250 acres and 130 degree and certificate programs.
Parkland College is located near the Parkland Ridge neighborhood in Champaign, IL.
Parkland College located near the Parkland Ridge area is a great school
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Parkland Ridge housing variety
Though there was one primary builder of the homes in Parkland Ridge, there are various styles of homes there. They were constructed in the 1980s and are bi-level, split-level and ranch-style. “The builder did a good job making these homes very basic and affordable,” Hannon says. “They’re very good starter homes.” The price range runs from $150,000 to $350,000. In addition to single-family homes, some condos are part of the Parkland Ridge South Condo Association, where homeowners have a monthly maintenance fee. The price range for the one to two-bedroom units is between $100,000 and $200,000.
Beautiful bi-level homes can be found throughout the Parkland Ridge area.
Charming ranch style homes can be found throughout the Parkland Ridge area.
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Large parks on either side of Bradley Avenue
Heritage Park is on the south side of Bradley Avenue and has a large lake with a walking path that goes around it. Part of the path is the Greenbelt Bikeway, which runs for a few miles north and south of the park. The trail is used by bikers, walkers, joggers and inline skaters. It follows a small waterway called Copper Slough. A small parking area is off Bradley Avenue, and a few benches are beside the lake. On the north side of Bradley is the larger Dodds Park. This park has over 100 acres with seven softball diamonds, an 18-hole disc golf course, a portion of the Greenbelt Bikeway Trail and the Eddie Albert Community Gardens, which has over 100 rentable plots, where vegetables, fruits and flowers are grown. There are also baseball diamonds and a soccer field on the park’s northside.
The Lake at Heritage Park is a great place for fishing or relaxing.
The Eddie Albert Community Garden which is located near the Parkland Ridge area is used by many.
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Travel east on Bradley Avenue for restaurants
It’s a short drive east from the neighborhood on Bradley to find eating-out options. Sammy’s Pancake House is north of the intersection of Bradley and Mattis and is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The sauce station is one of The Park Bar & Grill's features, a restaurant specializing in chicken wings and the sauce to liven it up. There’s a nightclub vibe on the weekends. It’s open until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday night. Schnucks is the place for various grocery items, while Bombay Market specializes in Indian food.
Many Parkland Ridge residents dine at Sammy's Restaurant for its delicious food.
The Park Bar and Grill in Parkland Ridge has outdoor seating with delicious food and cocktails.
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Active Mass Transit District bus lines
The Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District, known to the locals as MTD, has stops on Bradley Avenue and bus lines that go into the Parkland Ridge neighborhood with stops on Pomona Drive. It’s also not far from a Kraft Heinz factory on the corner of Bradley and Mattis. About 1,000 people work there. The neighborhood is close to Interstates 57, 72 and 74 access points. The tower at the neighborhood’s northern edge is connected to the Illini Radio Group offices, housing seven radio stations.
Located in the Parkland Ridge area is the Kraft Heinz Company established in 1963 in Champaign.
The bus operates in the Parkland Ridge area
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Elementary school choice in Champaign Unit 4 Schools
The Champaign Unit 4 School District offers elementary school families a choice. Families rank their choices during registration, and a decision is based on proximity, capacity and socioeconomic status. For elementary school students, the closest school is Kenwood Elementary, which is 2 miles away. Kenwood is rated a B on Niche, while Westview gets a C-plus. Jefferson Middle School is rated a C-plus with a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Students at the school can keep their fellow student body up to date while writing for the school newspaper, the Jefferson Post. Centennial High School has a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 and an A-minus overall grade. ExcelPrep is a private K-8 school providing specialized education services for students with special needs.
Kenwood Elementary School is a public school located near the Parkland Ridge area.
Jefferson Middle School is a public school located near the Parkland Ridge area.
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Parks in this Area
Dodds Park
Heritage Park
Sunset Ridge Park
Transit
Airport
University of Illinois/Willard
20 min drive
Bus
Clayton & Hilltop (Ne Corner)
Bus
Clayton & Pomona (Ne Corner)
Bus
Bradley & Wlrw (South Side)
Bus
Clayton & Hilltop (Sw Corner)
Bus
Clayton & Higgins (Nw Corner)
Bus
Pomona & Santa Ana (Se Corner)
Bus
Bradley (South Side)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Parkland Ridge
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Parkland Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parkland Ridge, Champaign sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Parkland Ridge, Champaign over the last 12 months is $175,000, up 14% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,795
Median Age
35
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,257
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,734
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.9%
Advanced Degrees
16.2%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
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®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 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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