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Historic charm meets contemporary convenience
Some communities are proud to tout their legacy with a single historic district in some or most of the neighborhood. In Northeast Elgin, locals may live in one of two: the Spring/Douglas Historic District, where many of the Colonial Revival houses that gave Douglas Avenue the nickname of “Fashionable Avenue” in the 1880s are still standing today, and the D.C. Cook/Lovell Area Historic District, where quirky Queen Anne homes are bound to catch the eye. The architectural charms of old may be plentiful here, but folks living in the present can appreciate the Latino restaurants and independent shops along Dundee Road on the neighborhood’s east side and quick connections to downtown Elgin and Interstate 90.
Colonial Revival and Queen Anne homes
Various traditional and picturesque homes make Northeast Elgin a treat for fans of early American architectural styles. Minimal traditional and Colonial Revival homes are common, but details like original hardwood flooring from the 1900s and gambrel roofs set homes here apart from later-developed areas to the east. Craftsman bungalows in the area tend to have classic style hallmarks like dormer windows, brick exteriors and side-gabled roofs with visible stickwork. Eagle-eyed buyers may find ornate Queen Anne-styled homes with distinctive features like turrets, wraparound porches and complex roof lines. As-is sales and properties needing updates or upkeep range from $140,000 to $230,000. Turnkey homes start around $240,000 and top out near the $430,000 mark.
A few multi-unit homes round out the neighborhood’s inventory. Most of these properties are converted houses from the early 1900s, with two to three units included. Values range from $200,000 to $470,000.
Northeast Elgin homes come in a wide variety of architectural styles.
A number of Queen Anne homes can be found in Northeast Elgin.
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Biking and walks along the Fox River Trail
Sitting on the north end of the neighborhood near Interstate 90, Trout Park is a hub for outdoor recreation. Baseball fields and a playground offer entertainment on dry land, while the Fox River on the west end makes the park a prime spot for boat launches and fishing on the pier. The Fox River Trail connects the park to the Forested Fen Nature Preserve to the north. Together, the two parks are one of the few wooded areas in Illinois with white cedar trees, an evergreen cypress with a larger presence to the north in Wisconsin and lower Canada. Following the trail south, Slade Avenue Park is a small area with a boat launch and fishing area along the river. The entrance signs at St. Francis Park indicate it as the former home of St. Joseph Hospital. Today, the pocket park has a play area, basketball hoops, a tennis courts and a small synthetic turf soccer field surrounded by a tall fence to prevent shots above goal from flying out of play.
Downtown Elgin includes a large community center, The Centre of Elgin.
The Fox River Trail runs near Northeast Elgin.
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Shopping along Dundee Avenue and in Hoffman Estates
Familiar pharmacies and general stores like CVS and Family Dollar are along Dundee Avenue, an arterial road that connects downtown to I-90. The neighborhood’s main street also has several specialty retailers, including Steinland Gifts & Collectibles, a shop focused primarily on classic holiday beer steins, and This is It! Hair World, a beauty supply store with plentiful hair care products, cosmetics and accessories. Xtreme Fashion offers dresses, casual wear and shoes for ladies. Additional big-box retailers, including Target, T.J. Maxx and Burlington, are available in Hoffman Estates, about 6 miles northeast.
Several picks for Latin fare are concentrated near Liberty Street and Dundee Avenue. Taqueria Chapala is a beloved casual stop for Mexican dishes, with colorful picado banners and intricate paintings. The overhead menu board has a handy English-Spanish translation guide. Around the corner at La Tacita de Plata, Guatemalan fare like churrasco steak, pupusas and tamales are on the menu. Visitors can also grab imported snacks and beverages from its marketplace area. Baker Hill Pancake House is a staple for all-American daytime fare, offering breakfast platters, soups and sandwiches. Fast food stops such as Checkers, Dunkin’ and Wendy’s round out the area’s food options.
Strip malls provide Northeast Elgin residents with numerous shopping options.
Northeast Elgin residents can find fresh produce at the local Target.
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Nights of the undead in downtown Elgin
Each October in Downtown Elgin, residents put on their spooky best for Nightmare on Chicago Street, a celebration where the city’s main promenade turns into a containment zone for zombies, ghouls and ghosts. Folks willing to brave the undead can swing by to find live music, costume contests and market-style vendors. Other annual gatherings downtown include the annual tree lighting ceremony to ring in the holiday season and the Fourth of July Parade each summer.
Get festive at Festival of Lights: Diwali in Downtown Elgin.
Downtown Elgin light up for the Halloween Party at Gail Borden.
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Learning experiences at U-46 Schools
The neighborhood’s youngest students go to McKinley Elementary School, which holds a C grade on Niche. Larsen Middle School is ranked with a C-plus grade and serves seventh and eighth grade students. Elgin High School offers 12 different after school programs for music and performance-minded students, including band, color guard and the annual spring play. The school earns a B-minus grade on Niche.
Larsen Middle School is the next stop on Northeast Elgin's kids academic journey.
Elgin High school accepts students from all over the surrounding area.
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40 miles northwest of Chicago
Dundee Avenue connects Northeast Elgin to the city’s heart and Interstate 90 for long-distance travel. Residents are about 1 mile north of downtown Elgin and 40 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop. For car-free travel, Douglas Avenue and Dundee Avenue are both lined with Pace bus stops, and Metra rail service is available from the Elgin station, about 2 miles southwest.
The nearest emergency room is at Ascension Saint Joseph, a hospital about 4 miles southwest of the neighborhood across the Fox River. Folks leaving northern Illinois can catch flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 24 miles east of the neighborhood. Chicago Midway International Airport is about 44 miles southeast.
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Parks in this Area
Trout Park
St Francis Park
Carleton Rogers Park
Slade Avenue Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
33 min drive
Bus
Dundee Ave & River Bluff Rd
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Dundee Ave & Luda St
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Dundee Ave & Bellevue Ave & Columbia Ave
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Congdon Ave & Duncan Ave
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Prospect Blvd & Cooper Ave
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Douglas Ave & Lincoln Ave
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Douglas Ave & Jefferson Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northeast Elgin
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Elgin, Elgin sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Northeast Elgin, Elgin over the last 12 months is $295,582, up 18% from the average 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
6,690
Median Age
36
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,729
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,799
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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