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Longstanding homes, walkable streets and nearby parks
Spreading westward from the banks of the Fox River, Near West Elgin is full of vintage homes overlooking walkable, tree-lined streets. Its convenient location provides quick access to Elgin Sports Complex and Festival Park, where residents convene during city-wide events, as well as Metra’s National Street Station, located within the neighborhood. Longstanding local restaurants dot the community’s southern border to provide nearby dining and Downtown Elgin's offerings are less than a mile away.
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 .
Beautiful front porches are on full display throughout Near West Elgin.
Brick homes add variety to the landscape in Near West Elgin.
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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.
The Elgin Sports Complex features eight different baseball fields.
Kids love the playground at Ryerson Park.
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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.
Owner and chef, Willy of Willy & Grace Diner has been serving Elgin for over 30 years.
The Walnut Speakeasy features over 30 beers on tap.
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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.
Abbott Middle School offers plenty of fun after school activities.
Students are the highest priority at Larkin High School.
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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.
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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Crime and Safety
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Near West Elgin
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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Near West Elgin Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Near West Elgin, Elgin sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Near West Elgin, Elgin over the last 12 months is $300,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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