Northside Park
Established colonials and ranch homes
Northside Park comprises several subsections, each offering something different to potential buyers. “Orchard Brook is one of them and has more of a planned feel with a swimming pool, a clubhouse and other common areas, whereas Johnson Woods is more hidden with a lot of mature trees. The homes are further back from the road, and very few properties change hands. It’s a place people put down roots,” says Maureen Flavin, a broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. Regardless of subdivision, most homes in Northside Park were developed between the 1960s and ‘80s. Three-to-four-bedroom Colonials and ranch homes are common here, along with townhouses for those looking for smaller two-bedroom options. Prices range from $360,000 to $925,000.
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Live piano playing at Parkers' Restaurant
Even with Northside Park’s heavily residential makeup, the neighborhood is in a prime spot to access big box stores and other everyday essentials. Residents take solace in knowing Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is within 1.5 miles of the neighborhood for medical care. Roughly 2 miles away, Yorktown Center features familiar names like JCPenney, H&M and Von Maur. Chain restaurants like Miller’s Ale House and Olive Garden line the mall’s perimeter. Smaller complexes nearby house Half Price Books, Marshalls and Ross when people are looking for new home décor and clothes. Parkers’ Restaurant is walkable from most homes in Northside Park and “is a great seafood spot with a nice outdoor patio. It’s the place to go for that special night out,” Flavin says. The white tablecloth restaurant also features live piano playing during dinner hours. Several additional local eateries are near the Jewel-Osco grocery store within a mile of the neighborhood’s southern edge. Scooby’s Hot Dogs has been a staple in the community for 35 years, while The Baked Apple Breakfast Co. is where many locals start their day with apple pancakes or French toast topped with sauteed apples.
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Highly rated District 58 schools
Students are zoned for Downers Grove Grade School District 58. Belle Aire Elementary School is within 1.5 miles of the neighborhood, so parents rarely have a commute longer than 5 minutes when dropping off their kids in the morning. The school earns an A-minus rating from Niche and serves kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Those students later filter into A-minus-rated Herrick Middle School for seventh and eighth grades. At Downers Grove North High School, which gets an A rating from Niche, students can participate in one of the more than 50 clubs offered, including bass fishing, a disc golf club and a ukulele club. Those wanting to pursue a career in the medical field can stay close to home post-graduation by attending Midwestern University, which specializes in osteopathic medicine.
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Namesake park anchors the neighborhood
Spanning 5 acres through the heart of the neighborhood, Northside Park is tucked behind several homes and includes a playground and picnic areas. Developers initially wanted to include more amenities like basketball courts and exercise equipment, but neighbors wanted the space to remain open and airy and, instead, focus on the landscaping. Nature lovers venture to Lyman Woods & William F. Sherman Jr. Interpretive Center to explore its miles of unspoiled soil. The peaceful retreat features walking trails that wind through oak woods and marshes. Wildlife, including deer, foxes, Cooper’s Hawks and Great Horned Owls, are also known to frequent the expansive preserve.
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Travel along I-88 to reach Chicago or Aurora
Northside Park is nearly equidistant from the employment hubs, culture and dining scene in Chicago and Aurora. The former sits roughly 22.5 miles west, while the latter is about 22 miles to the east of the neighborhood. Each is reachable by traveling along Interstate 88. Those looking to catch a flight can also take the freeway for 18 miles to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. A Metra station sits in downtown Downers Grove and connects locals to the city centers by hopping on the Green Line.
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Sara Ferguson
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tina Marie Mateja
Tina Marie Mateja
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(708) 998-4292
170 Total Sales
1 in Northside Park
$545,000 Price
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Martin Medenica
Martin Medenica
Martin Medenica
(312) 262-5566
26 Total Sales
1 in Northside Park
$375,000 Price
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Leopoldo Saucedo
Leopoldo Saucedo
Urbanitas Inc.
(833) 647-1831
195 Total Sales
1 in Northside Park
$451,711 Price
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Robert Rohrback
Robert Rohrback
Keller Williams Infinity
(331) 202-1371
101 Total Sales
1 in Northside Park
$463,500 Price
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Mike McCatty
Mike McCatty
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Circle
(708) 729-5757
1,196 Total Sales
1 in Northside Park
$267,500 Price
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Mary Reedy O'Connor
Mary Reedy O'Connor
Responds QuicklyJ.W. Reedy Realty
(224) 505-8268
52 Total Sales
1 in Northside Park
$519,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Doerhoefer Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Whitlock Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
Wallingford Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lee and Grant Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Kensington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Trails
Lyman Woods Nature Center
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Northside Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northside Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northside Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northside Park, Downers Grove sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Northside Park, Downers Grove over the last 12 months is $260,000, down 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$260,000
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$388,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$230,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-66%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$214
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
183
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
2016
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,615
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,655
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,331
Median Age
51
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$155,682
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$175,588
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
71.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.5%
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®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 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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