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Affordable living close to Chicago
About half an hour west of Chicago in northern Illinois lies Belmont, a small neighborhood lined with two highway thoroughfares and with recreational opportunities, both natural wonders and athletic facilities, right in the middle of its area. Its price points, close proximity to those highways and nearness to Downers Grove has made it a prime place to live. "Belmont has affordability and accessibility,” says Jill Petranek, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “It's truly one of the most affordable areas of Downers Grove, which has seen a surge of building focused around the Main Street area of downtown Downers Grove east of Belmont. The interest of living in Downers Grove has increased over the past 10 years in particular."
The Belmont neighborhood of Downers Grove sits on the west end of the village, bordering Lisle.
Belmont residents can enjoy the sculptures in nearby nature preserves.
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Single-family homes alongside condo complexes
There aren’t too many single-family homes situated within the Belmont neighborhood, with five different condo complexes as well as apartments taking up the majority of the housing here. Condos fall on the low end of the price range, spanning from around $130,000 to $200,000, while townhouses will be closer to the $300,000 point. Single-family residences range from $300,000 to $600,000 on average. “This area in particular has some of the most affordable housing in all of Downers Grove,” Petranek says. “Many homes were built in the 1940s and post-war, and there’s a fair amount of larger lots with ranch-style homes.” Ranches, Cape Cods, Victorians and traditional farmhouses can be found in Belmont, and some homes even border the golf club or sit within the preserve.
Belmont Prairie Nature Preserve is located in the heart of the Belmont nieghborhood.
Mid rise condo buildings offer an alternate style of housing in Belmont.
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Highly-rated schools for Belmont students
From pre-kindergarten all the way up through sixth grade, students can attend the Henry Puffer Elementary School, which receives an A-minus from Niche. Grades seven and eight are found at Herrick Middle School, which also garners an A-minus rating from Niche. Community H.S. District 99, also known as Downers Grove North High School, gets an A while ranking in the top 50 such schools statewide. The high school also offers its students clubs based around everything from art to disc golf and snow sports to theater.
Henry Puffer Elementary School in Belmont received an A-minus rating from Niche.
Downer Grove North High School serves students from ninth through twelfth grade.
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Massive green spaces close to and within Belmont
The Belmont Golf Club sits on the site of what was the first 18-hole layout in the country, now operating as a nine-hole, par 36 set of links with a driving range. On the west side of the neighborhood, Gelwicks Park spans about 20 acres. Visitors can walk through the nature preserve’s trails and see the wildlife there. Overall, Gelwicks Park encompasses the preserve, a sports field and pathways for recreation. “The parks and lifestyle are what’s unique about Belmont,” Petranek says. “The forest preserve is in the middle of downtown Downers Grove, and shopping and dining are about half a mile away.” Just north, the massive Morton Arboretum sprawls across 1,700 acres and boasts events, programs, general recreation and a library.
Come fly a kite in the fields at Gelwicks Park.
Belmont Prairie Nature Preserve has walking trails to enjoy the 300 species of plant and animal.
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Restaurants within and near Belmont
Most of the establishments within Belmont are chains, including McDonald’s and Culver’s in the northern section along the Walter Payton Memorial Highway, but Alter Brewing Company is in the southeastern portion near the Saint Joseph Creek. Mojo’s East Coast Eats specializes in cheesesteaks in the southwestern quadrant of Belmont, while Sharko’s BBQ sits along Maple Avenue and the throwback atmosphere of Carnivore & the Queen is just south of the neighborhood. Residents can also pick up general needs to the west in Lisle at Jewel-Osco or Aldi, as well as the La Panier Francais grocery store, or head to the nearby downtowns for more options. “Downtown Downers Grove is very close by,” Petranek says. “It’s less than a few miles’ distance, and downtown Lisle is very close too with a variety of restaurants and cuisine types. There’s walkability down Main Street and plenty of bars and restaurants. It’s outside the liveliness of downtown, but people can get there very quickly.”
Alter Brewing has been making local craft beer since 2015 in Belmont.
Mojo’s East Coast Eats is a laid-back eatery turning out Philly-style cheesesteaks in Belmont.
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Annual events in Downers Grove
The Downers Grove Park District is where many yearly events can be found, with its Summer Concert Series a staple of the region. Hosting a variety of bands and artists, the series is held each Tuesday from late May to mid-August. The area also features holiday celebrations, including St. Patrick’s Day, and events geared toward younger ages as well.
Downtown Downers Grove is a short drive from Belmont.
Alter Brewing in Belmont offers outdoor, covered seating in the summer months.
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The Metra Belmont station is centrally located and will get you to Chicago in an hour.
Traveling to Chicago or across state lines
Interstate 355, better known as the Veterans Memorial Tollway, makes up the west side of the Belmont area. Six lanes wide for most of its span, it runs through many suburbs of Chicago. It then curves eastward at the northern end of Belmont and runs parallel to the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, which runs horizontally and runs from Chicago out west further into Illinois. "Commuting is very accessible to the area,” Petranek says. “The Belmont train station is conveniently designed for traffic flow with ample parking and connects to other tracks.” If driving is on the daily planner and a trip across state lines is the goal, the trio of Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan are a few hours or less away. Residents might be in northeastern Illinois, but they’re not far from stopping into other states.
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Parks in this Area
Arbor View Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Gelwicks Park
Kingston Park
Hoopers Hollow Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Lee and Grant Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Loy Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
32 min drive
Train
Belmont Station
Bus
Ogden Ave & Authority Dr
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Ogden Ave & Cross St
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Ogden Ave & Finley Rd & Belmont Rd
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2321 Ogden Ave
Belmont Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belmont, Downers Grove sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Belmont, Downers Grove over the last 12 months is $181,000, up 3% 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
2,437
Median Age
53
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,766
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,085
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
51.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.5%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
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®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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