Riley
Farmhouses, ranch-style homes and retirement communities
Dwellings in Riley include mid-century ranch-style homes, rustic farmhouses on multiacre lots and spacious custom homes of over 3,000 square feet. In a 2000s subdivision with acre lots, houses with multicar garages circle a quarry lake where residents can fish and swim. Homeowners association fees apply, typically $150 for the year. Riley's median price for single-family homes is $355,000.Sun City Huntley, one of builder Dell Webb's active adult communities, is a 2,200-acre resort-style site for those 55 and up. "The average age in Huntley is retirement age," Carney says. Sun City includes a golf course, restaurant, fitness centers, pools and sports courts. Two to four-bedroom homes built in the early 2000s sell for $265,000 to $475,000.
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Golf clubs and nature preserves
With so much open space around Riley, there are plenty of chances to enjoy the outdoors. Golf facilities in the area include Marengo Ridge Golf Club and Blackstone Golf Club. Carney mentions the RV parks in the area, part of the leisure lifestyle that complements the rural landscape. Coral Woods Conservation Area is a 775-acre nature preserve featuring groves of red and white oaks and sugar maples. Trails, including hiking loops and terrain appropriate for cross-country skiing, draw visitors from throughout the area.
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Shopping and dining in downtown Marengo and Huntley
Finding retail and dining options requires a short drive. Marengo's downtown features State Street, where 19th-century brick storefronts add classic small-town ambiance. Dino's Restaurant is a favorite for breakfast and lunch. Specials include "Waffle Mania," National French Toast Day dishes and a spaghetti dinner fundraiser.In downtown Huntley, Main Street is the place to go. For local produce and goods, the Saturday farmers market is held outside in Huntley Square during the summer months or indoors during the offseason. There's also an ALDI in town.
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School districts in Riley
Kids may attend public schools like Riley Community Consolidated School District 18, otherwise known as Riley School, a standalone prekindergarten through eighth-grade school with its own district. Riley, graded A-minus by Niche, feeds into Marengo Community High. The high school is graded B-plus and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, from bowling to bass fishing.The Huntley Community School District No. 158 includes Leggee Elementary, graded A; Heineman Middle, graded B-plus; and Huntley High, graded A. There are higher education institutions in the area, such as McHenry County College, Elgin Community College and the Keller Graduate School of Management Elgin Center.
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Getting around via Interstate 90
The McHenry County Dial-A-Ride provides ride-share services by bus. The nearest stop of the Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line is at Woodstock Stations, about 16 miles away. Riley's about 60 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, and Interstate 90 is the most direct route. Carney describes easy access to the expressway as one of Huntley's pluses. "It's not exactly a hopping type of town, but it's immediately off the highway. In 10 to 20 years, it could be quite a different scene." For long-distance excursions, O'Hare International Airport is about 46 miles southeast.Medical resources and employment opportunities
Access to medical services is available within a 20-mile drive at Northwestern Medical Huntley and Woodstock hospitals and Advocate Sherman Hospital. Residents can make the most of employment opportunities with some of Chicago's Golden Corridor companies in the region. It's a short commute from Riley to Weber-Stephen Products' distribution operations facility in Huntley. The company, best known for manufacturing grills, provides jobs for over 1,300 employees between that site and its headquarters in Palatine, about 40 miles to the east.Community events in Marengo
Annual events and celebrations include Marengo's three-day fall festival Settlers' Days, A Very Merry Huntley, Woodstock Art Fair on the Square and Happy Holiday Railway's winter countryside train ride from the Illinois Railway Museum in Union. The Marengo-Union Library District is a good source for locals of all ages to participate in activities, including toddler story time, a video game club, book clubs and arts and crafts.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dave Goddard
Dave Goddard
Garry Real Estate
(585) 514-5663
130 Total Sales
1 in Riley
$332,000 Price
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Holly Connors
Holly Connors
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(773) 985-2352
828 Total Sales
1 in Riley
$410,000 Price
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Susan Macino
Susan Macino
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(630) 576-9734
149 Total Sales
1 in Riley
$434,500 Price
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Julie Roback
Julie Roback
Baird & Warner
(224) 279-6533
293 Total Sales
1 in Riley
$414,000 Price
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ReGina Artelt
ReGina Artelt
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
(708) 809-8887
39 Total Sales
1 in Riley
$470,000 Price
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Matt Lysien
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(224) 315-8087
524 Total Sales
1 in Riley
$127,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Love's Dog Park
Ol' Timers Park
Indian Oaks Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Soccer
Parisek Park
Deicke Park
Siems Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Grills
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Riley | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Riley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riley, Huntley sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Riley, Huntley over the last 12 months is $470,000, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$470,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$440,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$540,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$429,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$351
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,007
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,562
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,525
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,128
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,316
Median Age
61
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
16.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
44.5%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,861
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,055
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.5%
Advanced Degrees
10.4%
% Population in Labor Force
49.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
13°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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