A relaxed suburb with quick access to northern Elgin opportunities
Eagle Heights combines a quiet residential landscape, with the convenience of northern Elgin living. Within five miles of the neighborhood, residents can shop and dine at spots along South Randall Road or take the train to Chicago from the Big Timber Metra Station. Residents play outside at the community’s namesake park or nearby Wing Park, a larger park ground with volleyball and tennis courts, a golf course, baseball fields and an aquatic center. Meanwhile, city-wide events like the Downtown Elgin Market and Nightmare On Chicago Street foster a greater sense of community.
The neighborhood of Eagle Heights offers a close knit community.
Eagle Heights Park sits along Deborah Avenue within the neighborhood.
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Split-level and ranch-style homes from the 1960s and 70s
Eagle Heights' residential streets branch off Royal Boulevard, the community's main road. “Most of the homes in that area were built in the 60s and 70s and are an eclectic mix,” says Carie Cox, Realtor with Suburban Life Realty and longtime Elgin resident. Along each neighborhood street, residents stroll along narrow sidewalks underneath old-growth deciduous trees. Homes atop quarter- to half-acre lots sit at the end of two-car driveways leading to two-car garages and shrub-filled lawns. Though ranch and split-level-style homes make up most of this community, aside from a series of apartments on the northeastern edge, architectural designs vary, from vinyl, wood-clad and stone exteriors to occasional front façade fireplaces and l-shape layouts common in older midwestern farming communities. Prices generally range from $285,000 to $400,000, depending on size and condition.
Eagle Heights combines a quiet residential landscape, with the convenience of northern Elgin.
Split Level and raised ranch style homes are the most popular in Eagle Heights.
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Downtown Elgin's annual events
Downtown Elgin Market, held 3 miles southeast, lines Riverside Drive with the stands of local vendors selling fresh produce and handmade goods every Friday afternoon from June through early October. A few weeks later, the City of Elgin hosts Nightmare On Chicago Street. The event transforms downtown Elgin into a post-apocalyptic setting, where local businesses board up and zombies take to the streets. Those in attendance catch exciting live performances, from musical concerts to fire dancing and wrestling matches. “They go all out and make things super creepy, and everyone dresses up,” says Cox. “People who have been love it and put in on their calendar year after year.”
For fresh goods, Downtown Elgin Market lines Riverside Drive with local vendors.
Downtown Elgin Market offers many local vendors over the summer to early Fall.
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Wing Park's outdoor attractions
Eagle Heights Park sits along Deborah Avenue and is a stroll away from those living on the community’s southern side. Here, little ones explore a set of playgrounds and run loose in the park’s open field. Wing Park sits a mile east and is home to a traditional playground, a 9-hole golf course and the Wing Park Family Aquatic Center, its most frequented attraction. Here, visitors race down a pair of swirling flume slides, wade throughout the pool and play pick-up matches on the beach volleyball court. A mile west, Bumblebee Play Café is a privately operated indoor playground with a rock-climbing wall and jungle gyms. Located in a suburban-style shopping center with a massive parking lot, the Play Café sits between the Duet Dance Academy studio and Athletes HQ, an indoor baseball and softball training facility.
Wing Park is a stroll away from those living on the community’s southern side.
Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin is the oldest and best preserved nine-hole municipal course.
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Local eats and South Randall Road shopping
Carmina’s Mexican Restaurant and Banquets sits a mile west of the neighborhood. Alongside authentic Mexican dishes, the eatery carries patrons into the evening with occasional DJ sets and weekly Friday night karaoke. Big Skillet Restaurant and Pancake House, a local spot a half-mile north of the community, dishes out American-style breakfast seven days a week. Residents pick up groceries from Butera Market in the neighboring Tyler Creek Plaza and head 4 miles southwest to the retailers of South Randall Road. The stretch is the area’s main shopping corridor and is home to big-box stores like Target, Kohl’s, a Walmart Supercenter and many others.
Big Skillet Restaurant offers a full menu seven days a week in Eagle Heights.
Carminas Mexican is an afternoon favorite to the locals of Eagle Heights.
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Commuting to Chicago on the orange line
Interstate 90 sits 2 miles northeast of the neighborhood, granting access to Chicago O'Hare International Airport 26 miles southeast and downtown Chicago, a 48-mile drive in the same direction. Residents can also reach either destination by hopping on the orange line train at the Big Timber Road Metra Station, a mile northwest. Public transportation also includes several PACE Bus stops spread throughout the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Advocate Sherman Hospital is 2 miles out, off North Randall Road.
Big Timber is the nearest Metra Station to the Eagle Heights area.
South Randall Metra runs all throughout the Eagle Heights area.
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Larkin High School's Visual and Performing Arts Academy
Young students attend Creekside Elementary School and Kimball Middle School, both of which maintain C ratings on Niche. Meanwhile, older students head to classes at Larkin High School, which holds a C-plus rating. The high school houses the district's Visual and Performing Arts Academy. Eighth-grade students enrolling in the four-year program can choose between several pathways, including instrumental music and visual arts. Nearby private options include Harvest Christian Academy and St. Thomas More Private School, each within 2 miles of the community.
Educational opportunities abound at Larkin High School.
Your kids will thrive in the inspiring atmosphere at Kimball Middle School.
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Parks in this Area
Wing Park
Century Oaks Park
Eagle Heights Park
Wing Park Golf Course
Wing Park Family Aquatic Center
Slinger Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
35 min drive
Bus
Ruth Dr & Royal Blvd
Bus
Scott Dr & Mark Ave & Mildred Ave
Bus
Sharon Dr & Ruth Dr & Kevin Ave
Bus
Royal Blvd & Carol Ave
Bus
Mark Ave & Ruth Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Eagle Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Eagle Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Eagle Heights, Elgin sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Eagle Heights, Elgin over the last 12 months is $336,500, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$319,950
Median Sale Price
$336,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$336,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
213
Median Year Built
1962
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,612
Median Age
38
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,110
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,753
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
27.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
