Jane Boeckelmann
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(708) 554-4875
92 Total Sales
1 in York Center
$185,000 Price
York Center
York Center started with a big vision of shared ownership: after World War II, locals banded together with the goal of turning 100 acres into a community-owned neighborhood. Today, York Center is a slice of relaxed suburbia, dotted with parks, entertainment destinations and highly praised schools.
“This area is a quiet place to have your home, but it’s also a great shopping and dining mecca,” says Realtor Wendy Lee.
One of those meccas is certainly Yorktown Center, a shopping mall with more than 100 stores on two levels. When the mall opened in 1968, it was the biggest in the country – and in 2020, it became the first dog-friendly mall in Illinois.
Roosevelt Road, which runs east-west through the neighborhood, is another commercial corridor. Head to Villa Oaks Shopping Center for fun retail spots like Sal’s Beverage World, which offers all manner of wines. You can also take care of everyday errands at CVS, Aldi and Pete’s Fresh Market. For a hangout where you’re destined to see locals, swing by Anyway’s Pub. American comfort food is served in a relaxed atmosphere reminiscent of pubs you’d find in northside Chicago.
Gridded streets spread out from this central road, ensuring that everyone has equal access to these key amenities. Many homes are in the $200,000 to $300,000 range. On the former end of that spectrum, expect to see multi-level townhouses blending ranch and Tudor features – a mix of brick and tan wood representative of their late 60s or early 70s build date. On the latter end of that spectrum, you might encounter prewar homes with yards larger than a quarter acre. These tend to have the boxy shape reminiscent of American foursquare homes, and the interior has the spaciousness of an open concept layout.
Schools are integrated with homes, giving them a true neighborhood feel. Nearly 300 students attend Stevenson School, a K-2 institution. York Center Elementary is the sister school of Stevenson, and has 200 students at the 3-5 grade level. These two elementaries offer a dual language program, band, orchestra, choir and hands-on science experiments with the help of Elmhurst College.
Jackson Middle is a substantially larger school, with nearly 750 students enrolled at the 6-8 grade level. The school is known for its Destination Imagination program, where teams of seven students join together to creatively solve various problems. Once they arrive at a solution, it’s then presented to a live audience in the form of an interactive skit. Four challenges are STEM focused, whereas two of the challenges focus on the fine arts. Willowbrook High is easily the largest school in the area, with nearly 2,000 students enrolled at the 9-12 grade level. Theatre is a popular pastime here, with over 200 students involved in three annual productions.
Villa Roosevelt Park offers a playground, baseball field and a stretch of green space when you need a quick place to relax. But if you’re craving a bigger escape, check out the 18-acre Knolls Park, where walking paths circle a pond.
York Center aimed high at its inception and has now settled into a comfortable groove. If you value simplicity mixed with convenience, take a look around this neighborhood.
Written By
Paul Spencer
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jane Boeckelmann
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Jen Coyte
Jen Coyte
Responds QuicklyCoyte Advantage Realty
(630) 349-4592
69 Total Sales
1 in York Center
$235,000 Price
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John Wanda
John Wanda
Century 21 Circle
(708) 859-7043
105 Total Sales
1 in York Center
$548,000 Price
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Anna Fattore
Anna Fattore
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(630) 446-2264
154 Total Sales
1 in York Center
$262,000 Price
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John Wright
John Wright
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Premiere Properties
(773) 832-5206
143 Total Sales
1 in York Center
$196,000 Price
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Eabad Haque
Eabad Haque
Coldwell Banker Realty
(630) 445-0527
136 Total Sales
2 in York Center
$200K - $280K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Heritage Center and Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Villa Roosevelt Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Lufkin Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Knolls Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Old Grove Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Lake
Transit
York Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in York Center, Lombard sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in York Center, Lombard over the last 12 months is $380,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$379,999
Median Sale Price
$380,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$370,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$950,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$525,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
83
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$331
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,027
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,263
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,347
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,076
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,494
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,259 - $1,759 per month
- Param Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 1637 S Michigan Ave
- Villa Park, IL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,675
Median Age
37
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,345
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,995
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
39.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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