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Suburban living in the city of Chicago
Sitting alongside the north branch of the Chicago River and surrounded by nature preserves and forested woodlands, Wildwood has a reputation for providing residents with a country-living lifestyle that is removed from city noise. This secluded retreat is within the Forest Glen Community Area and is 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, offering convenient proximity to the city’s amenities and entertainment venues. Wildwood is also home to some of the best schools in the region, with local stores and restaurants right around the locale meeting residents’ essential needs. “Wildwood is very wooded with access to the North Branch Trail System, so even though it has a proper Chicago address, it doesn’t feel like you are living in the middle of the city,” says Gina Purdy, a broker at the Edgebrook office of Baird & Warner who has lived and sold homes in Wildwood for over 27 years.
Wildwood has a wide variety of home styles, all within close proximity to amenities.
Wildwood is a quiet community tucked away by a massive forest preserve.
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1940s custom homes in Wildwood
Wildwood’s country-evoking architecture and the lush verdant landscape create a bucolic, rustic feel to the neighborhood. Modest two to three-bedroom brick cottages with bay windows may list between $370,000 and $500,000. Colonial Revival, Cape Cod, French Provencial, Mission Revival, ranch-style and Tudor Revival homes that are more than 2,000 square feet tend to run between $600,000 and $1 million. “The average home value in Wildwood is around $581,000, and the properties here have retained their value even during a tumultuous market,” Purdy says. “Area properties were mostly built in the 1940s and people like to add on and expand the homes. The lots here are larger and different from average city lots, and they allow for these additions while still having a nice yard space.”
Many homes in Wildwood have unique features and standout from one another.
In Wildwood, one can find brick colonial homes with bay windows and tidy lawns.
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Top IB public schools in Wildwood
Area students may begin schooling at Wildwood IB World Magnet School, which offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes to students from prekindergarten to eighth grade. The school also offers extensive extracurricular clubs and activities, including a chess team, a science lab and a writers’ workshop. William Howard Taft High School carries on the IB pathway and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, encouraging students to explore the nature and origin of knowledge while fostering critical thinking and cross-disciplinary learning skills. Both area schools have an A-minus Niche rating and are an important identity and source of pride for the neighborhood.
Wildwood Elementary School is a highly rated public school serving grades K-8.
Wildwood students in grades 7-12 may attend the highly rated Taft High School.
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Neighborhood restaurants in Wildwood
Pointe Plaza has banking and pharmacy options, and nearby big-box stores are abundant and include Costco, Walmart and Target. Aldi and Jewel-Osco are also nearby for convenient grocery stops. Kappy’s American Grill is a popular breakfast and brunch spot with diner favorites such as egg benedicts and pancake stacks. City’s Edge offers classics like barbeque ribs and brisket sandwiches and is a “neighborhood restaurant and bar with great food,” Purdy says. Dotting the Magnificent Mile with 450 retail shops, including upscale designer boutiques, department stores and indoor malls such as Water Tower Place and The Shops at North Bridge, Chicago’s Michigan Avenue is the premier shopping destination for city dwellers and nearby residents.
Hubbard's Cave Brewery & BBQ serves craft brews and rib tips near Wildwood.
Wildwood is minutes from restaurants like Mr. Falafel, which serves Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Explore the North Branch Trail System
Adults and youth can play a game of basketball or a tennis match at the neighborhood’s namesake park, Wildwood Park. Local sports leagues and youth programs utilize the park’s ball fields for practice and tournaments. Nearby, residents can also explore the diverse habitats of Caldwell Woods, Bunker Hill and Sidney Yates Flatwoods, and access the 20-mile North Branch Trail System along the North Branch Chicago River. Edgebrook Golf Course and Billy Caldwell Golf Course are also available for tee times.
The North Branch Trail runs through Wildwood and is a great opportunity to get some exercise.
Bunker Hill near Wildwood has many scenic paths to enjoy.
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Community events in Edgebrook
The Edgebrook Community Association (ECA) organizes several community events throughout the year, including an Easter egg hunt, a July 4th parade that ends with a community picnic at Wildwood Park, a Halloween décor contest and a winter holiday craft workshop. With downtown Chicago about 15 miles away, residents can also head to the city for the Lollapalooza and Pitchfork Music Festival for new, attend the Chicago International Film Festival, or enjoy barbeque at the annual Ribfest.
Wildwood golfers can visit nearby courses, like the Edgebrook Golf Course.
Wildwood is a quiet community tucked away by a massive forest preserve.
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Navigating into downtown Chicago
For public transportation, Metra has a train stop at Edgebrook, which is on the south corner of Wildwood, and the Milwaukee District North Line runs directly to downtown Chicago. Those who commute by car can take Interstate 94 and head 14 miles south to downtown Chicago, and O'Hare International Airport is about 14 miles to the west via West Touhy Avenue. “People can get to the city pretty quickly because Wildwood is still within city limits,” Purdy adds. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is 5 miles northwest of the neighborhood.
Wildwood commuters can hop on the Metra at Edgebrook station.
The CTA bus runs along Touhy Ave north of Wildwood.
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Parks in this Area
Bunker Hill Forest Preserve
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Caldwell Woods
Bike Trails
Trails
River
Green Park
Playground
Quinn Park
Trails
Edgebrook Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Wildwood Park
Baseball/Softball
Golf
Grills
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
16 min drive
Bus
Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal
Bus
Lehigh & Waukesha
Bus
Caldwell & Wildwood
Bus
Lehigh & Hiawatha
Bus
Caldwell & Loron
Bus
Caldwell & Moselle
Bus
Lehigh & Algonquin
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wildwood
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wildwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wildwood, Chicago sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wildwood, Chicago over the last 12 months is $380,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to this beautifully remodeled brick ranch in the desirable North Edgebrook neighborhood. This spacious home offers 4 bedrooms (2 on the main level, 2 in the finished basement) and 2 full bathrooms, along with a generous 2.5-car garage and an expansive driveway for ample parking. Natural light floods the main level, which features hardwood floors throughout, while the fully finished
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,046
Median Age
44
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$146,387
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$176,060
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
67.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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