Near West Elgin
Neighborhood in Elgin, Illinois
Kane County 60123
From Queen Annes to Victorian inspired Traditional-style homes
Near West Elgin has a suburban feel with street lights and high-reaching pine and oak tree canopies lining cement sidewalks running beneath. Homes sit on quarter-acre lots with narrow walkways connecting them to streets out front. Due to its age, the neighborhood features a variety of classic architectural styles. “The oldest homes here date back to the 1850s, with the community’s oldest situated closer to the river,” says Thomas Krebsbach, Realtor with Vintage Home Realty. Queen Anne-style homes fill the eastern portion of the community, where lot sizes are slightly larger. Traditional styles with Victorian accents, like ornate wood detailing and cone-like spires, as well as bungalows, ranch styles and American Foursquares built in the 1920s comprise the remainder housing stock in the community. Home prices typically range from $200,000 to $600,000, depending on size and condition. Though primarily residential, longstanding houses of worship like St. Laurence Catholic Church and First Presbyterian Church of Elgin are also in the neighborhood .
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Walks to Ryerson Park and bike rides along Fox River Trail
Ryerson Park’s set of playgrounds and fenced-in green space are on the southeastern edge of the community. To the south just across U.S. Route 20, Elgin Sports Complex has 407 acres of athletic fields and facilities. “When I was younger, I played sports there,” Krebsbach says. “There’s baseball and soccer fields and BMX racing. They also have a lot of activities in the summer months that people go to.” Festival Park sits a short trip across National Street Bridge and has an expansive playground with a splash pad. Cyclists can pedal past the park and the neighboring Grand Victoria Casino via the Fox River Trail, a 40-mile-long multi-use path.
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Elgin's Visual and Performing Arts Academy
Students attend Washington Elementary School and Abbot Middle School, which receive C ratings on Niche. Larkin High School gets a C-plus rating and houses Elgin Area School District U46’s Visual and Performing Arts Academy. The four-year program offers five academies, ranging from drama and dance to visual arts. St. Edward Central Catholic High School is a private option within walking distance and at the heart of the community.
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Fireworks over the Fox
According to Ryan Cortez, director of sales and marketing at Explore Elgin Area, the city hosts several events at Festival Park during summer, including its Juneteenth Cultural Festival and Fourth of July celebration. The latter begins with a morning parade that winds through downtown and continues at the park with live music, a pie-eating contest, and a fireworks show over the river to close out the celebration.Hopping on the Metra at National Street Station
Interstate 90 connects residents to Chicago and Chicago O’Hare International Airport, located 42 miles and 27 miles to the southeast, respectively. Metra’s Milwaukee District West Line runs through National Street Station, less than a half-mile from the community. Trains run to the city every two hours and take about 75 minutes. Suburban Pace Buses service local travel with stops throughout the community. For medical care, Ascension Saint Joseph is 2 miles west, off North Airlite Street.Walnut Avenue's local spots
Walnut Avenue runs along the community’s southern edge and is home to restaurants like Willy & Grace Diner and The Walnut Speakeasy. “Locals like to frequent The Walnut, and it stays busy most of the time,” Krebsbach says. The laid-back American spot offers a half-off buffet during the halftime of Chicago Bears games. Locally owned Thom’s Comics & Collectibles and Cancha Sports are also along the avenue. On the river’s eastern side, Clock Tower Plaza has Butera Market for groceries and Dollar General for essential needs. However, most run errands at the big-box retailers lining Randall Road 4 miles west. A half-mile northeast are the boutiques, shops and restaurants of Downtown Elgin.
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Crime in Near West Elgin
Near West Elgin’s overall CAP Index crime score is 7, higher than than the national average of 4. Elgin Police Department aims to improve safety city-wide through its Community Relations/Crime Prevention program. The community-oriented plan includes its Youth Empowerment Program, community advisory boards and several other programs.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Larry Hines
Larry Hines
RE/MAX Horizon
(224) 864-9728
86 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$160,000 Price
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Matt Lysien
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(224) 315-8087
526 Total Sales
5 in Near West Elgin
$90K - $275K Price Range
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Robert Rohrback
Robert Rohrback
Keller Williams Infinity
(331) 202-1371
103 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$267,000 Price
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Jordan Mansk
Jordan Mansk
Responds QuicklyGreat Western Properties
(630) 880-0611
79 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$222,000 Price
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Teresa Stultz
Teresa Stultz
Responds QuicklyPremier Living Properties
(224) 203-5058
395 Total Sales
2 in Near West Elgin
$175K - $275K Price Range
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Kristin Eccles
Kristin Eccles
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(844) 917-2639
107 Total Sales
1 in Near West Elgin
$195,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Elgin Sports Complex
Festival Park
Ryerson Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
35 min drive
Train
Elgin Station
Bus
State St & Chicago St
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State St & Walnut Ave & National St
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Jackson St & Chicago St
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Highland Ave & Jackson St
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Orchard St & Standish St
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Oak Crest Residence & Atrium Apartments
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Near West Elgin | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Near West Elgin Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Near West Elgin, Elgin sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Near West Elgin, Elgin over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$285,000
Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$275,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$180
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
219
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1911
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,010
On par with the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 151:30 - 3:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,731
Median Age
38
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,297
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,950
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
80
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Grant Park
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Southwest Elgin
Historic Elgin homes positioned less than a mile from downtown
Lords Park
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Northeast Elgin
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