Many west of Chicago suburbs began farming in the 1940s. High Point Park in Hoffman Estates was founded that way, but by the 1960s and 1970s, it had become a business center that kept locals informed. Even the neighborhood’s NOW Arena, home to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, reflects its busy lifestyle. “You could even call this a touristic area,” says Realtor Wendy Lee. “There are so many amenities to check out.”
The homes in High Point Park are interesting because of their minimal appearance. The midcentury modern style is mixed with buildings from the 1970s that were built when High Point Park was at its busiest. However, the area has become a one-stop shop enclave where residents can work, live and play. “There’s access to good jobs, good parks and good schools,” says the Village of Hoffman Estates communications manager Melissa Brito. “It is ideally located close to Interstate 90, Chicago O’Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago.” The Prairie Stone Business Park was established in the ‘90s. And Sears relocated its headquarters from the iconic Sears Tower in downtown Chicago to this sprawling campus.
For instance, the brick condos from the 1970s feel a bit classic, which is great because these units are perfect for people in the area who are buying their first house. Most houses have bay windows, hardwood floors and fenced yards. The rest of the housing stock ranges between $227,000 and $541,000. For single-owner homes, split-level types can be found on 11,225 square feet that are spread out along streets that gently curve. Homes generally run 3,110 square feet. Most residents buy their homes — only 10% of the housing stock is rented. CAP Index gives the area a 2 out of 10 crime score. There are 16 houses of worship a few miles from the neighborhood. Additionally, the area has three hospitals, including the Alexian Brothers Women and Children’s Hospital.
Dwight Eisenhower Junior High, which enrolls 600 7th and 8th-grade students, is known for having a variety of clubs, from the Backstage Crew Club, which teaches how to stage theatrical productions, to the Fluid Power Club, where students create machines using hydraulics. The school has an A-minus rating. Macarthur Elementary is ranked a B by Niche and Hoffman Estates High School has an A-plus rating.
As implied by its name, there are many parks in High Point Park. The focal point is Fabbrini Park, a 43-acre wonder with two lakes where locals go ice skating in the winter and fishing in the summer. In addition, the many sports facilities attract locals who come to play soccer, baseball and pickleball. Eisenhower Park, a 9-acre park, has a serene walking trail for those looking for a smaller area to unwind in. With nine parks in the general area, Brito says the community has something that many in the Chicago area don’t offer — open space. “There’s a lot of open areas here,” she says. “Paved paths, jogging routes and more. Open space is not something every community offers.”
Route 72 lies to the south and connects you to some of the area’s best dining and shopping destinations, including the second-largest shopping mall in Illinois, Woodfield Mall. Bombay Chopsticks combines Indian, Thai and Chinese food. Other excellent options include Apple Villa Famous Pancakes, Lucky Monk and Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Brito favors Saddle Room but adds that the cuisine in the area is very robust and diverse.
High Point Park offers easy access to major transit lines despite having a pedestrian-friendly local street layout typical of suburban areas. But, as Brito says, residents really don’t have to leave. “This is a full-service community.” The neighborhood has two bus stops and Chicago O’Hare International Airport is a 30-minute drive. Additionally, Chicago Midway International Airport is about an hour away. To the north, you have Interstate 90, which takes you to the Now Arena.
Situated next to the NOW Arena is Village Green, which has an amphitheater, 13 acres of open green space, and the on-site Hideaway Brew Garden. The Village of Hoffman Estates owns all three venues. These venues are where residents go for events like the June to August concert series Summer Sounds on the Green, the annual Northwest Fourth-Fest, the Celtic Fest in August and the Platzkonzert Germanfest in September.
CAP Index gives the area a 2 out of 10 crime score.
Caroline Starr
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
(224) 801-3051
475 Total Sales
1 in High Point Park
$377,000 Price
Daniel Drake
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 970-3097
171 Total Sales
1 in High Point Park
$465,000 Price
Marla Schneider
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 258-0591
280 Total Sales
1 in High Point Park
$330,000 Price
June Kim
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
(224) 479-1566
169 Total Sales
1 in High Point Park
$377,000 Price
Raj Patel
American Star Realty
(224) 412-5984
84 Total Sales
1 in High Point Park
$310,000 Price
Stella Schening
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(224) 222-1296
67 Total Sales
1 in High Point Park
$380,000 Price
On average, homes in High Point Park, Hoffman Estates sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in High Point Park, Hoffman Estates over the last 12 months is $431,750, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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