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East Hawthorn Woods

East Hawthorn Woods

$729,139 Average Value
$192 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Pledge to keep the rural landscape in Hawthorn Woods

With the rural landscape and the options for taking lessons for horseback riding on a farm, it’s hard to believe that the East Hawthorn Woods neighborhood is only 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and only a 10-minute drive to a Metra commuter rail station. “We’re a more outdoorsy community,” says Kim Stewart, Communications Coordinator for the village of Hawthorn Woods. “Lakes and parks surround us. Boating, biking and horseback riding are big activities.” Hawthorn Village is also a Dark Sky Community after the village passed a lighting ordinance in 2019 that would limit the amount of light pollution and make the night sky conducive for stargazing.

Welcome to East Hawthorn Woods, a rural neighborhood that takes pride in preserving its land.
Welcome to East Hawthorn Woods, a rural neighborhood that takes pride in preserving its land.
East Hawthorn Woods has many relics of it's farming past and the surrounding farming area.
East Hawthorn Woods has many relics of it's farming past and the surrounding farming area.
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Horse stables in Hawthorn Woods

Along Gilmer Road are a few multi-acre farms where horses are boarded, and lessons are given to those who want to learn horseback riding. Red Coat Farm has two indoor arenas, a large outdoor arena where lessons occur, and Red Coat Farm Show Team practices. The team competes at national and international events. There are no horses, but horsing around in the pool within reason can happen at Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center, with two water slides, multiple lanes for lap swimming and availability for group and private swim lessons. It’s also the site of the annual tree sapling distribution drive-through to encourage families to plant in their yards. That happens every Arbor Day. Further south near the intersection of Old McHenry and Midlothian Roads is Hawthorn Woods Community Park, the home of the Friday evening summer concerts from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Diamond Lake Beach is a few minutes to the north, in the village of Mundelein, and has a sandy beach area on the shores of Diamond Lake. There are also kayaks, paddle boats and paddleboards available for rent. Rambling Hills Park has 10 acres of picnic areas, sports fields and a playground.

East Hawthorn Woods residents can go riding at Red Coat Farm.
East Hawthorn Woods residents can go riding at Red Coat Farm.
East Hawthorn Woods is situated near rural land that gives it unique charm.
East Hawthorn Woods is situated near rural land that gives it unique charm.
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East Hawthorn Woods homes on large lots

Colonial Revival, Cape Cod, ranch style and Georgian are some styles in the neighborhood, with prices ranging from $500,000 to around $1 million. Those in the upper part of that range are on lots around 1 acre. Some homes are part of subdivisions, like Indian Creek Club, where the monthly fee is about 130 dollars a month, which includes lawn care and insurance for the subdivision. The home buyer is responsible for their homeowner’s insurance expenses. Homes in the neighborhood are spacious, with most ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet. While most homes were built in the 1990s and 2000s, there are houses as old as the 1940s. Homes that are close to Indian Creek in the eastern part of the neighborhood are susceptible to flooding from extreme rains. Homes in the northern part of the neighborhood are close to railroad tracks and could hear the occasional passing train.

East Hawthorn Woods is a rural neighborhood that prides being community oriented.
East Hawthorn Woods is a rural neighborhood that prides being community oriented.
East Hawthorn Woods has a few very large homes of various styles.
East Hawthorn Woods has a few very large homes of various styles.
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Two phases of elementary school in the Fremont School District

Elementary school students who choose to attend public schools could find themselves going to multiple schools through fifth grade. Fremont Elementary, which teaches students through second grade, and Fremont Intermediate Schools both get B-plus grades on Niche. Both are located on Fremont Center Road and across the street from the next step in the process, Fremont Middle School. That school gets an A-minus and has over 750 students in grades six through eight and a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Stevenson High School receives an A-plus and is rated the fifth-best high school in the state out of over 700. It’s the only high school in the country to receive the U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Award five times for excellence in education, most recently in 2019.

Fremont Elementary School is a popular option for residents of East Hawthorn Woods.
Fremont Elementary School is a popular option for residents of East Hawthorn Woods.
Students excel at Adlai E Stevenson High School in East Hawthorn Woods.
Students excel at Adlai E Stevenson High School in East Hawthorn Woods.
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Gilmer Road House is the local pub

Pizza, sandwiches, appetizers and a bar open past midnight every day. Gilmer Road House has classic pub grub and TVs on the wall. Little Joey’s Pizza and Pasta has been in business for over 20 years, offering deep-dish pizza, homemade lasagna, and sandwiches. A bit off Gilmer Road is the White Barn Bakehouse, a business run out of a house. The bakery is open on Fridays and Saturdays and features various sweet treats using locally sourced ingredients. ALDI is about a 10-minute drive north for groceries, while the same distance south will lead to Mariano’s. Retail options are plenty at Hawthorn Mall, a 15-minute drive from the neighborhood.

Little Joey’s Pizza and Pasta in East Hawthorn Woods is a local favorite.
Little Joey’s Pizza and Pasta in East Hawthorn Woods is a local favorite.
Little Joey's Pizza and Pasta is a favorite for residents of East Hawthorn Woods.
Little Joey's Pizza and Pasta is a favorite for residents of East Hawthorn Woods.
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The rural aspect of East Hawthorne means that it’s car-dependent

Due to the neighborhood's rural characteristics, homes are on large lots, and there are generally no sidewalks. A car is needed to access public transportation, including the Mundelein Metra Station, the closest commuter rail station, which is about 10 minutes to the north. A car is also needed to access the nearest public Pace bus stop, which has stops in the village of Mundelein. East Hawthorn Woods is considered a safe and quiet neighborhood, getting a 1 on the CAP crime score level, far below the national average of 4.

Take the Metra train to reach downtown Chicago within an hour from East Hawthorn Woods.
Take the Metra train to reach downtown Chicago within an hour from East Hawthorn Woods.
East Hawthorn Woods has a small community feel with lots of great amenities.
East Hawthorn Woods has a small community feel with lots of great amenities.
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Transit

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

41 min drive

East Hawthorn Woods Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$449,000
Median Sale Price
$525,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
334
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
8.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,447
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
538
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$233,333
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$229,460

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
75.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

2 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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