$138,583Average Value$206Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Small town atmosphere with modern amenities
With long stretches of uninterrupted homes and well-manicured foliage, Northland Heights has a small-town atmosphere with wide open backyards and shady trees that evoke classic suburbia. With well-maintained houses and easy access to amenities like shopping zones and dining-out options, this northern Decatur community offers a suburban quality of life that’s generally less expensive than surrounding neighborhoods.
Northland Heights is a woody suburb with lots of dining and shopping options.
Cresthaven Park has a nice trail for Northland Heights residents to enjoy.
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Mid-century homes at below average prices
Beyond a busy retail zone to the north, the area is entirely residential, with winding streets passing mid-century houses and quarter-acre lawns. Most homes were built in the 1950s, but a burst of construction in the 1990s brought newer dwellings to the neighborhood’s southern reaches. Home prices start in the mid-$50,000s and peak in the low $200,000s for ranch-style homes built mainly during the 1950s. Smaller, National-style homes run somewhere between the low and high $100,000s. With an average home value of just over $100,000, prices in Northland Heights tend to fall far below state and local real estate averages. “We’re getting a lot of people moving here looking for a bargain when it comes to housing,” says city council member Patrick McDaniel. “And believe me: we’ve got ‘em.”
New traditional style homes offer great curb appeal.
Ranch style homes are a favorite choice amongst Northland Heights residents.
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Dual-enrollment at MacArthur High School
Students can begin their education at the James Parson School before heading to Decatur Middle School, both of which have a C-minus on Niche. From there, they can attend MacArthur High School, which has a C and offers a dual-enrollment program, often leading to students finishing high school with an Associate’s Degree. For those interested in private education, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School offers small class sizes and an active role in organizing community charity events.
Popular shopping franchises
Near the neighborhood’s northern border, a major shopping area bustles with activity from its familiar retail stores and franchise eateries. Target, Ashley Homegoods and more are represented, with Starbucks and Olive Garden right around the corner. Bigger shopping trips start at the Hickory Point Mall in Forsyth, just 2 miles north. La Gondola Spaghetti House has offered Italian favorites and sandwiches on homemade bread since 1982. When locals would rather eat at home with their families, carryout options include spaghetti, ravioli and tortellini by the gallon.
Target is one of the biggest retailers in the Northland Heights area.
La Gondola is the favorite italian spot in Northland Heights.
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Over 400 animals at the Scovill Zoo
At over 80 acres wide, Cresthaven Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for adults and kids alike, with playground equipment, pickleball courts and trails that cut through woodlands filled with local flora and fauna. Residents head to the Scovill Zoo for an experience with animals not often seen in Illinois. Located just 7 miles southeast in the Scovill Gardens area, this beloved zoo is home to more than 400 animals from various parts of the globe.
Cresthaven Park has a nice trail for Northland Heights residents to enjoy.
Catch a game of pickleball at Cresthaven Park in the Northland Heights area.
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Fresh produce at Richland Farmers Market
Each Monday afternoon from July until the end of August, Richland Community College and its Student Farms host a Farmer’s Market. This indoor event showcases a wide range of seasonal fruits and vegetables from locally-run farms and distinctive handmade crafts created by local artisans.
Citywide bus transit
There are few sidewalks in the area, so those without cars use the Decatur Public Transit System. This citywide bus system has several stops along West Mound Road and North Water Street.
Northland Heights residents can use the public transit to get around the Decatur area.
Northland Heights can also use the freeway system to get around the area.
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Parks in this Area
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Northland Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northland Heights, Decatur sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northland Heights, Decatur over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 96% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$284,760
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$270,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
96%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
355
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1939
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,632
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
983
Median Age
50
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,514
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,647
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
33.3%
Advanced Degrees
21%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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