Located 4 miles southwest of downtown Champaign and west of the University of Illinois, the West Haven neighborhood is near the intersection of Duncan and Windsor Roads. This area has developed over the last 30 years and consists of the Robeson Meadows subdivision, which includes two lakes and walking trails that connect all parts of the neighborhood, along with Robeson Park to the north. “It’s a well-laid-out neighborhood with nice landscaping,” says Tim Hoss Jr., a broker with RE/MAX Choice with over 20 years of experience.
West Haven has two lakes that connect with walking trails.
Walking paths between homes lead to the parks and lakes of West Haven.
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West Haven and Robeson Meadows started in the late 1980s.
Contemporary traditional, ranch-style and Colonial Revival houses have an average of 4,000 square feet of living space and are priced between $300,000 and $625,000. Most have three to four bedrooms and attached garages. Large lots in this neighborhood are a quarter of an acre. Homeowners’ association fees are assessed annually, usually between $200 and $250. Condos and townhouses with up to five bedrooms and around 2,000 square feet are priced between $275,000 and $400,000 and have a $60 monthly fee for a maintenance-free lifestyle. The oldest homes are from the late 1980s, with most of the homes built in the ‘90s. The neighborhood is safe according to the CAP crime index, which gives it an overall 2 score, below the national average of 4.
Condos are available in some areas of West Haven.
Contemporary traditional homes are plentiful in West Haven.
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West Haven lakes and trails
The Robeson Meadows Homeowners Association encourages residents to fish. Largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie can end up at the end of a line. Fishing is only allowed for residents and their guests. Walking trails connect different parts of the neighborhood and both lakes. There’s even a bridge that leads to a small island on one of the lakes. While fishing is popular, Hoss says folks used to ice skate on the lakes during winter, but that it hasn’t been thick enough in recent years to safely do so. In addition to the trails, sidewalks are plentiful, even around the small Meadow Square Park, a green space with some benches and picnic tables. “Kids go there to play touch or tackle football and other neighborhood pick-up games,” Hoss says. The walking trails in the northern part of the neighborhood connect to the larger Robeson Park, with ballfields and a playground among the 24 acres. Folks also go fishing along Phinney Branch, a small stream on the park's northern edge. “During warm weather, kids will go in the water, but not when it gets too high,” he says. The park is higher than the creek, so no flooding concerns exist. Phinney Branch also flows through Lincolnshire Fields Country Club on both sides of nearby Interstate 57. A walking path under the highway connects golfers to holes on either side. Members of the club also enjoy tennis courts and a swimming pool.
Robeson Meadows Trail is a hidden gem inside the West Haven neighborhood.
Practice your hitting at Robeson Park.
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HOA activities in West Haven
Meadows Square Park is a meeting place and the site for many activities organized by the Robeson Meadows Homeowners Association. The annual Halloween parade starts at the park and ends at the Robeson Park playground. It’s also the starting point for a 1-mile fun run/walk on Thanksgiving morning. The course goes by both lakes. In August, there’s a neighborhood garage sale where many homeowners participate for a four-hour block on a Saturday morning. The sale is advertised in the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, the local paper, and signs direct visitors near neighborhood entrances off Duncan and Windsor Roads.
Let the kids run around at the playground in Robeson Park.
Meadow Square Park sits in the quiet neighborhood of West Haven.
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A business park and retail at the corner of Duncan and Windsor
A small business park comprising mainly medical offices, such as dentists, orthodontists, hearing specialists and eye doctors, is just off Duncan Road on Crossing Court. On the south side of Windsor Road are dining options in the Village at the Green Shopping Center, including Jupiter’s At The Crossing, a two-level pizzeria and arcade that also includes pool tables. The lower level has a room that can be rented out for private parties. Upstairs, the restaurant has plenty of seating and access to an open-air patio. Thin-crust pizza and wings are the specialty, and there are plenty of TVs to catch a sporting event. Espresso Royale, a regional coffeehouse chain, has been brewing in the neighborhood since the late 1980s and has indoor and outdoor seating. County Market is a large grocery store about a mile north on Duncan Road.
Espresso Royale has been brewing coffee near West Haven since the late 1980s.
Head to Niemanns Country Market for fresh produce near West Haven.
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Robeson Elementary is close to the neighborhood
The Unit 4 District has a school choice system where families rank their favorite options, and a decision is based on capacity, location and socioeconomic status. Robeson Elementary is the closest school and is next to Robeson Park. Some neighborhood walking trails may allow the option to walk to classes. The school is rated a B-plus on Niche. A mile to the north is Jefferson Middle School, where sixth graders can join organizations like Jazz Band, Scholastic Bowl for trivia lovers and Science Olympiad, where members work on various science and technology projects. Niche gives the middle school a C-plus. Centennial High School gets an A-minus overall grade on Niche, and it’s rated the second-best college prep public high school in Champaign County.
Centennial High School is a public school near the Sawgrass area that serves grades 9-12.
Jefferson Middle School 2
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Proximity to Willard Airport
Those living on the south side of Champaign have a more convenient drive to get to Willard Airport, a modestly sized facility owned by the University of Illinois. American Airlines has flights to Chicago and Dallas. Gamedays for University of Illinois football and basketball are about 3 miles to the east to get to Memorial Stadium or State Farm Center. Getting around the Champaign-Urbana area can be done through the Mass Transit District bus lines. There are stops on Windsor and Duncan Roads.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
531
Median Age
45
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,937
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$111,506
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.6%
College Graduates
50.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.5%
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®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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