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A Baby Boom-era neighborhood 30 miles from downtown Chicago
Much like many Chicago-area suburbs, Hoffman Estates, which encompasses the Highlands-Schaumburg neighborhood, has its origins in the baby boom. Thousands of young families flocked to the area in the decades following World War II, putting down roots in brick ranch-styles with attached garages and front yards large enough for friendly games of catch. Although the maple and pine trees lining the sidewalks in Highlands-Schaumburg have certainly grown taller over the past 50 years, little else has changed: streets are still quiet, and homes are quickly snapped up by young families looking for a good public school system and reasonable housing prices. At the center of the neighborhood sits Highland Park, where residents can picnic at the tables near the lake, walk to the small playground after school or jog on the paved pathways surrounding the water. To the north lies Interstate 90, which provides easy access to the Windy City.
Natural beauty surrounds the scenic Highlands-Schaumburg neighborhood.
Manicured lawns and family homes make the perfect place to settle down in Highlands-Schaumburg.
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Mid-century brick homes and multi-family options
In the Highlands-Schaumburg neighborhood, residents will find split-level, bi-level and ranch-style homes dating back to the late 1950s and early ‘60s. Most have a mix of brick and wood siding, and single-car garages are standard. “Compared to nearby communities, the price points of homes are lower here,” says Tanya Pearson, a Hoffman Estates resident who’s amassed over 20 years of real estate experience. Single-family residences will typically hover between $330,000 and $450,000, and most properties are less than 2,000 square feet. Lot sizes are around 10,000 acres, and neighborhood kids like to build snowmen after winter storms. Prospective buyers will also find condominium and townhome options in the southeast corner of the neighborhood in the 12 Oaks At Schaumburg Subdivision; here, list prices range between $130,000 and $230,000. Compared to the national average of 41 days, properties in Highlands-Schaumburg sell after an average of just two weeks.
Most homes in Highlands-Schaumburg have a mix of brick and wood siding exterior finishes.
Prospective buyers will also find condo options in Highlands-Schaumburg.
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Over 70 clubs to choose from at Illinois’ most diverse public high school
Area students can enroll in public schools like Churchill Elementary and Dwight D Eisenhower Junior High, both of which earned an A-minus on the educational review site, Niche. Hoffman Estates High School, which has been ranked the most diverse non-charter non-magnet public school in Illinois, received an A-plus on Niche. Each January, counselors and teachers collaborate to help students choose their course line-up for the next fall, and there are over 70 extracurricular activities to choose from including Filmmaking Club and the Business Professionals of America.
Nearby higher education opportunities include Roosevelt University’s Schaumburg campus, which is home to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students. There’s also Harper College, a public community college in nearby Palatine.
Younger students may attend Winston Churchill Elementary School.
Eisenhower Junior High School earns an A- on Niche.com.
Students in the Highlands area can attend local public Hoffman Estates High School.
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Outdoor recreation: themed playgrounds and restored wetlands
Along with Highland Park, the neighborhood is also home to Locust Park, Sycamore Park and Vogelei Park, beloved for its farm-themed playground, small pond and splash pad. Within the park find Vogelei barn, which houses a gymnastics studio and gaming center. Paul Douglas Preserve, which spans 1,800 acres, is just a few miles away along West Central Road. Here, residents can explore open grasslands and restored wetlands along 25 miles of paved and unpaved walking trails. During the winter season, cross-country skiers flock to the pathways and birders look out for pied-billed grebes, ruddy ducks and yellow-headed blackbirds. For a more curated outdoor experience, book a tee time at Highland Woods Golf Course, which has 52 sandtraps.
Highlands-Schaumburg hikers enjoy the 20-plus miles of trail in the Paul Douglas Preserve.
Golf is a major component of life in the Highlands.
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Casual eateries in Schaumburg Marketplace and the Woodfield Mall less than 5 miles away
Residents access shopping and dining options along Golf Road to the south. Honest Schaumburg started as a family-run street cart in 1975. Now, it’s going strong in a permanent location next to Patel Brother’s grocery, which imports food and beauty items from India. In Schaumburg Marketplace find Thai food, Korean Barbecue and Pita House, which serves up Middle Eastern and Mediterranean menu items like shawarma, kabobs and falafel. Nearby, pick up groceries at Aldi, Jewel-Osco or drive up Roselle Road to H Mart Fresh. There’s also the Woodfield Mall, the largest shopping mall in all of Illinois, less than 5 miles (or a 10-minute drive) from the neighborhood. “A bonus to living in this area is how close it is to Woodfield Mall,” says Pearson. “That is the go-to place for many of the residents here.” It’s anchored by department stores like Macy’s, JCPenney, Nordstrom and Primark. Nearby, residents will find more grocery options like Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Costco Wholesale.
H-Mart is a grocery chain specializing in Korean foods and products in Highlands-Schaumburg.
Located in Schaumburg, Tours Les Jours offers great baked goods with indoor seating options too.
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Medieval feasts and farmers’ markets
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, located just a few minutes north past Interstate 90, makes it easy for residents to time travel, at least for a few hours. Watch a jousting match and enjoy a four-course “Medieval” feast alongside the queen. Or spend an afternoon at Topgolf, just a short drive away. On Friday mornings from June through October, locals can pick up fresh produce and locally-made crafts at the Olde Schaumburg Centre Farmers’ Market, located in the parking lot of the Trickster Cultural Center. “Hundreds of people come out for that,” says Gina Roxas, the center’s program coordinator. “There’s vendors and live entertainment. Sometimes music, sometimes poetry.” Afterward, step inside the Trickster Center, home to an impressive collection of contemporary Native American Art. There are also several entertainment opportunities in the Woodfield Mall. Buy tickets to a comedy show at IMPROV, watch a movie at AMC or swing by LEGOLAND Discovery Center for the indoor rides and playground.
Woodfield Mall lends a major shopping experience with apparel stores such as Macy’s and Express.
Watch a jousting match and enjoy “Medieval” feast alongside a queen at Medieval Times.
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The Metra, the “L” and Chicago O’Hare
Although most residents rely on their cars to travel around the Chicago Metro Area, public buses are available along major thoroughfares like Golf Road. Or utilize the Metra; the Milwaukee District West Line stops at Schaumburg Station on the way to the Windy City, and one-way tickets are $6.75. There’s also the Blue Line, part of the Chicago “L,” which runs from Rosemont to downtown. O’Hare International Airport is about 15 miles from the neighborhood along Interstate 90, and residents can book non-stop flights to nearly 215 unique destinations. When it comes to medical care, Ascension Saint Alexius delivers 24/7 emergency care just 10 minutes away. The facility also serves as one of the area’s largest employers.
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Highlands-Schaumburg Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highlands-Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlands-Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates over the last 12 months is $255,000, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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