For those seeking a balance between a quiet life at home and the eclectic happenings in town, Cambridge offers the best of both worlds. This Mundelein residential area offers walkable parks, easy access to restaurants and events in the downtown area and contemporary homes for today’s families.
Cambridge has many homes from the 1980s and 1990s. Residents live in new traditional homes with vinyl and brick exteriors, asphalt roofs and decorative shutters. A small number of homes include touches like Tudor-style timber frames and rows of windows designed to evoke Colonial Revival architecture. Prices for single-family homes start at $300,000 and top out near the $550,000 mark. Duplex and townhome units from the late 20th century are also common in the area, sharing the contemporary suburban aesthetic of the single-family homes nearby. Prices generally range from $215,000 to $300,000.
Students attend schools within the village’s two school districts, Mundelein District 75 and Mundelein High School District 120. Washington Early Learning Center serves young students from kindergarten through the second grade and earns a B grade on Niche. Mechanics Grove Elementary School serves students from third grade to fifth grade, has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and earns a B-minus, while Carl Sandburg Middle School earns the same grade. Mundelein High School is just north of the neighborhood on Hawley Street. The school offers more than 15 Advanced Placement courses for potential college credit and more than 70 extracurricular and athletic programs. The school earns an A grade on Niche.
Cambridge connects to Mundelein and the greater Chicago area via the Illinois Route 60 highway on the west side, Maple Avenue/Illinois Route 176 on the north side and Midlothian Road to the east. Residents are about a mile away from downtown Mundelein and 41 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop. The Mundelein Metra station is about 2 miles east of the neighborhood, and commuters can expect a 1 hour and 15-minute train ride into Chicago during peak hours. For medical emergencies, Advocate Condell Medical Center is 5 miles east of the neighborhood. For travel beyond Chicagoland, Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 25 miles south of the neighborhood, while Chicago Midway International Airport is about 48 miles south.
With a fishing pond at its heart, Cambridge Country Park is a nearby retreat for days out. The park is also home to the Regent Center, a community center with a focus on programs for active adults aged 50 and up. Scott Brown Park offers additional neighborhood park amenities, making it an ideal place for pickleball and play dates. A walking path on the north end of the neighborhood leads to Leo Leathers Park, which offers disc golf and a baseball field. Additional facilities in the surrounding area include Keith Mione Community Park, a destination park for activity in Mundelein with a full-service fitness center, a community water park and an ice-skating rink.
The neighborhood is less than two miles away from central Mundelein, making it simple to reach some of the village’s distinctive eateries. Tina G’s offers refined New American and Italian dishes for lunch and dinner. Taste of Paris serves bakery items and all-day French meals, and its interior features a replica of the Eiffel Tower’s base. Luke’s of Mundelein keeps things familiar with Chicago-style dogs and beef sandwiches, while Tony Cannoli is a go-to for dessert. To the neighborhood’s immediate south, Walgreens and Aldi stores provide convenient shopping stops for everyday needs. Additional major retailers nearby include Jewel-Osco to the north, Target, T.J. Maxx and the Home Depot to the northwest and the Hawthorn Mall to the east in Vernon Hills.
Many of Cambridge’s convenient outings are in downtown Mundelein. Tighthead Brewing Company serves craft beer and pub fare in the heart of the village. The annual Mundelein Craft Beer Festival happens each June at Tighthead. The festivities include a range of selections from local breweries and vendors, food trucks, live music and outdoor games. Additional events include Park on Park classic car shows in the summer, the Mundelein Arts Festival in the early fall and WinterFest each December.
Some areas in Cambridge have Flood Factor scores of 3 or more, indicating the possibility of higher flooding risks. Buyers are advised to determine insurance coverage and adherence to building codes while making their real estate decisions.
Luigui Corral
RE/MAX American Dream
(224) 212-1953
208 Total Sales
1 in Cambridge
$419,000 Price
Steven Goodman
Keller Williams Thrive
(224) 328-2871
151 Total Sales
1 in Cambridge
$250,001 Price
Joan Burny
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 271-9502
83 Total Sales
1 in Cambridge
$290,000 Price
Lisa Wolf
Keller Williams North Shore West
(224) 332-2538
1,135 Total Sales
3 in Cambridge
$237K - $596K Price Range
Naomi Campbell
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 477-2747
182 Total Sales
2 in Cambridge
$240K - $265K Price Range
Anne Jacobs
Baird & Warner
(224) 419-6315
113 Total Sales
1 in Cambridge
$299,900 Price
On average, homes in Cambridge, Mundelein sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Cambridge, Mundelein over the last 12 months is $340,600, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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