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A Chicago suburb with close proximity to parks and restaurants
Surrounded by green space and just a few miles from O’Hare, Irving Woods features houses lined on quiet streets, making it ideal for people looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while never being too far. “City workers can commute,” says Broker Lester Zielinksi with Chicagoland Brokers, Inc. “It’s a quick drive to Highway 90.” Back home in Irving Woods, residents have plenty to keep them busy and connected to the community, with local sports leagues hosted in nearby parks and restaurants that have been in the neighborhood for decades and aren’t planning on leaving any time soon.
Irving Woods is a part of the roughly 14,500 residents of Norridge.
Irving Woods homes are never far from natural and modern amenities.
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Brick bungalows along one-way streets in Irving Woods
Irving Woods features many one-way roads lined with brick bungalows and American foursquares, dating back to the late 40s and early 50s. The residential streets are lined with trees planted at regular intervals for a planned feel. Residents can stroll through their neighborhoods on sidewalks along both sides of the road. Irving Woods homes have their garages and trash cans around the back of the houses, along back streets, so the façade of homes is always the main attraction. Houses here list between $325,000 and $450,000.
Irving Woods homes sit on smaller but beautiful lots.
Ranch homes are well represented in Irving Woods.
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Authentic German food and Italian delis in Irving Woods
Irving Woods sports many longstanding local businesses and restaurants, like Edelweiss, which has been in the neighborhood for over 35 years. This local haunt features authentic German cuisine, like schnitzel, spaetzle, sauerbraten and currywurst. Established in the 1950s, Bob-O’s Hot Dogs features more than just classic dogs, but Chicago-style hot dogs and Polish sausages. Rolling Stones opened in 1971 as a record store, but today sells CDs and DVDs to the community. The Original Nottoli and Son Italian Shop and Deli is known for its range of sausages that people can buy by the pound. For groceries, Harlem Irving Plaza is 1.5 miles away, offering Target and Amazon Fresh. At The Brickyard 3.5 miles away, people can shop at Jewel-Osco.
Edelweiss features authentic German cuisine in Irving Woods.
Join the lunch rush for some quality food at the Original Nattoli and Son in Irving Woods.
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Irving Woods is a part of the roughly 14,500 residents of Norridge.
Norridge Village festivals and Chicago traditions
Irving Woods is part of Norridge Village, which hosts Island In The City in July. Here, locals can enjoy carnival rides, live musical performances and local food vendors. Hiawatha Park is a community hub, hosting several local sports leagues and organizations for every age group, from kids to seniors. Chicago also hosts events in the city center, like the annual St. Patrick’s Parade, where the city dyes the river green for the festivities. In the summer, the Chicago Blues Festival features free blues concerts in Millennium Park.
Ridgewood Community High School is well rated public school in Norridge, IL.
Dual enrollment courses through Ridgewood High
Arthur E. Canty School sits at the heart of the neighborhood and serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. GreatSchools awards it a nine out of ten. With a B-plus from Niche, Ridgewood High School offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes and dual enrollment through Triton College, a nearby high-education institution.
Cross-country skiing and fishing at Schiller Woods
To the west of Irving Woods, Schiller Woods features various nature habitats, from the woods and prairies to meadows and wetlands. There’s a 6-acre lake here for fishing. In the winter, people can come here to cross-country ski. The Des Plaines River runs through the park, which features the Des Plaines River Trail, a 28-mile unpaved trail that connects local parks. At Hiawatha Park, people can enjoy the sports amenities, like the tennis courts and baseball diamonds. In the summer, kids can cool off in the splash pad.
The Irving Woods neighborhood is conveniently located next to the massive Schiller Woods Park.
Irving Woods locals enjoy fishing at Schiller Pond.
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Irving Woods's buses and Metraline station
Most amenities are beyond walking distance, so residents will have to rely on some form of motorized transportation. Irving Park Road cuts through the center of the neighborhood and goes to Harlem Irving Plaza, with buses stopping along the thoroughfare. The Elmwood Park Metraline station is 3 miles away and runs on the MD-W line, which connects the 17.5 miles to downtown. Residents can connect to downtown Chicago via I-90, just 4 miles away. When traveling by air, O’Hare International Airport is just 6 miles from Irving Woods. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is the nearest medical center, 4 miles away.
Buses run regularly on the main streets of Irving Woods.
Irving Woods commuters can hop on the nearby Metra station.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Norridge Park District
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Hiawatha Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Picnic Area
Schiller Woods
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Schiller Woods
Bike Trails
Camping
Fishing
Dunning Read Conservation Area
Bike Trails
Trails
Championship Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
11 min drive
Bus
Irving Park & Pacific
Bus
Addison & Paris
Bus
Irving Park & Plainfield
Bus
Irving Park & Overhill
Bus
Irving Park & Pioneer
Bus
Addison & Pontiac
Bus
Acacia Park Cemetery
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Irving Woods
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Irving Woods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Irving Woods, Chicago sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Irving Woods, Chicago over the last 12 months is $384,000, up 51% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,226
Median Age
43
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,807
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,026
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
30.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 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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