On the east side of the Chicago suburb of Mundelein is the Cambridge Chase neighborhood, with modestly sized yards and an active, loyal community. “There is no homeowners association, but people who live here will organize block parties,” says Tom Udvance, a broker with Compass who also lives in the neighborhood. “Even after kids leave, people want to stay in this neighborhood, and those who move out want to return.” While people living here have a Mundelein address, public schools are in the Vernon Hills district. “The taxes are slightly lower in Mundelein than Vernon Hills,” he adds.
The homes of Cambridge Chase are nestled amongst full grown, mature trees.
Enjoy an afternoon outdoors at Maurice Noll Park.
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Butterfield Road is the boundary between two Chicago suburbs
Butterfield Road is the dividing line between the suburbs of Mundelein and Vernon Hills, with the Cambridge Chase neighborhood just to the west of that. "It’s a nice enclave where there’s not much through traffic,” Udvance says. “If you’re driving here, you either live here or know somebody who does.“ The homes in Cambridge Chase were built in the 1980s and are colonial and Tudor Revival styles priced from $275,000 to $450,000. Eighty-eight percent of those in the neighborhood are homeowners. Condos and townhouses with monthly fees between $300 and $400 cost between $200,000 and $330,000. The neighborhood is quiet, with a CAP crime score of 3, below the 4 national average. All crime categories are at a 3 or below.
Quiet residential streets adorn the Cambridge Chase neighborhood.
Modern traditional homes can be had in Cambridge Chase.
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Vernon Hills advantage
The schools in Hawthorn Community School District 73 in Vernon Hills all receive A grades from Niche. Hawthorn Elementary School North is rated an A and has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Hawthorn Middle School North gets an A-minus. Vernon Hills High School gets an A-plus. Students at this school who need a little extra boost have access to peer tutors who are available to review written work or provide study tips. Niche ranks it the 13th-best high school in the Chicago area out of 327.
Vernon Hills High School is a top rated public school and is zoned for Cambridge Chase.
Hawthorn Elementary School North is a public school option for residents of Cambridge Chase.
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Maurice Noll Park
Maurice Noll Park is an active place with 12 acres consisting of a walking path, a pond where fishing is allowed and six pickleball courts that have recently been added. In June 2024, there was a pickleball tournament with men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles matches. There is a trail that heads to the north to a large open space that’s part of Libertyville Township and is protected as a nature preserve. It’s an attempt to keep a rural landscape within the township and an opportunity for bird watching. Golfers take the short trip across Butterfield Road to tackle the 18 holes at the public White Deer Run Golf Club.
Walk along the winding paths at Canterbury Park.
Beautiful scenes are found throughout the Cambridge Chase neighborhood.
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Close to three Metra stations
This Mundelein neighborhood is close to three Metra commuter rail stations, two of which are on the same line. The Mundelein and Vernon Hills stations are on the North Central Line and serve O’Hare International Airport 25 miles south. The Libertyville Metra station is on the Milwaukee District North Line. All three stations are within 5 miles of the neighborhood and give commuters an hour ride into downtown Chicago’s Union Station. Interstate 94 is accessible about 5 miles to the east and about 40 miles northwest of the city. The neighborhood is considered largely car-dependent, earning a Walk Score of 19 out of 100. The nearest Pace bus stop is on Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills, about 2 miles away.
Milwaukee Avenue for retail and groceries
Along the Milwaukee Avenue bus route, there are multiple small shopping centers and big-box stores like Menards and Lowe’s. Grocery options include Aldi, Trader Joe’s and Jewel-Osco. Hitz Pizza & Sports Bar is closer to Cambridge Chase and specializes in thin-crust pizza. It’s a classic sports pub atmosphere with Chicago area sports memorabilia on the wall. Mambo Italiano has authentic Italian food in an elegant atmosphere. Taste of Paris in Mundelein has been a mainstay for over 40 years.
Jewel Osco is one of many grocer options in Cambridge Chase.
Grab a cold craft brewed beer at Tighthead Brewing, which is a short ways from Cambridge Chase.
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Industrial buildings along Allanson Road
Not far south from the neighborhood are some industrial employers, including a meat processing facility, a high-tech company that focuses on the automotive and aerospace industry and Maclean-Fogg, an industrial fastener plant employing about 300 people. The closest medical center is 2 and a half miles to the northeast at Advocate Condell Medical Center.
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Parks in this Area
Torrey Pines Park
Century Park Arboretum
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Maurice Noll Park
Hanrahan Park
Hawthorn Mellody Park
Charles Brown Park
Canterbury Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Multi-Purpose Field
Wilmot Woods Forest Preserve
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
39 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cambridge Chase
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cambridge Chase, Mundelein sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Cambridge Chase, Mundelein over the last 12 months is $292,617, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,641
Median Age
44
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
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
$134,740
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,925
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
51.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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