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South of the Chicago suburb of Naperville
Walking along the neighborhood streets of University Heights in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, it may become apparent how the neighborhood got its name. "I live here, and the best thing I can think of is that many of the streets are named after universities," says Chris Grano, a Keller Williams Realty Infinity broker. Street names include Villanova Avenue, named after a school in Philadelphia or Duke Drive for the school in Durham, North Carolina. There are two private universities within 5 miles of the neighborhood, North Central College and Benedictine University, a Catholic school. "There is no HOA, and that's one of the best things about living here," he adds. People also like the neighborhood for its access to top-notch schools.
University Heights is located in Naperville, IL.
University Heights is located just minutes from the popular Downtown Naperville area.
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An A-plus rated District 203
Kids in the neighborhood who go to public schools can go to the A-plus-rated Naperville Community Unit School District 203. Niche says the district is the tenth best in Illinois out of more than 400. Meadow Glens Elementary is close to the north part of the neighborhood, gets an A-plus grade and is ranked the best elementary school in DuPage County, according to Niche. Madison Junior High School has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and is rated an A overall. The graduation rate is 97% at Naperville Central High School with an A-plus grade. Students can use the Learning Commons, a trendy study area open before and after school with booths and tables for collaborative work and quiet reading areas.
Meadow Glens Elementary School is a top-rated, public school located in Naperville, IL.
Naperville Central High School is a four-year public high school located in Naperville.
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Greene Valley Forest Preserve
Not every suburban neighborhood is close to a nearly 1,400-acre forest preserve. Greene Valley has 14 miles of marked trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding or even skiing in the winter. A nearly 200-foot scenic overlook that was once a landfill is where views of the surrounding area can be enjoyed on Saturdays and Sundays from May through October. On a clear day, a glimpse of the downtown Chicago skyline could be seen 30 miles to the east. Dogs can frolic in the off-leash area of the dog park, with separate areas for large and small breeds. For recreation within the neighborhood, Stanford Meadows Park has an open space where a neighborhood soccer or football game could happen. There are parking spaces on River Oaks Drive close to the playground and the small picnic shelter at University Heights Park. There is also open green space in Campus Greens Park, behind Meadow Glens Elementary. “Even though it’s not in the neighborhood, many in University Heights are members at Farmstead Swim & Racquet Club,” Grano says. It’s in the nearby Farmstead subdivision.
Green Valley Forest Preserve offers a dog park & walking trails near the Seven Bridges area.
University Heights Park sign and playground in University Heights.
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Single-family homes in University Heights
University Heights is composed of single-family homes built between the 1970s and 1990s. Some houses have been renovated, but the early 1990s are about as modern as they are. Colonial Revival, split-level and ranch-style homes range from $400,000 to $700,000, with some homes on quarter-acre to third-acre lots, but most will be in standard suburban layouts with homes close together and small front yards. The neighborhood has plenty of sidewalks and mature trees and provides a quiet surrounding reflected in the overall 1 that it gets on the CAP crime score index, well below the national average of 4.
Large traditional homes can be found throughout University Heights.
Sidewalks provide convenient walking paths for University Heights residents.
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New York-style Pizza in the Chicago suburbs
A small shopping center off Wehrli Road is a hangout during the summer. “At least once, the shopping center is where kids and their families can watch a movie right there in the parking lot,” Grano says. Little Pops NY Pizzeria is in the shopping center and specializes in thin crust and wide slices, usually folded in classic New York style. The shopping center also has a Chinese restaurant called New Wok and a Dairy Queen. The grocery list can be tackled with a short drive to either Jewel-Osco or Mariano’s, which are in shopping centers across the street from each other.
Savory slices of pizza and Italian inspired sandwiches are available at Little Pops NY Pizzeria.
Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee from Sparrow Coffee near University Heights.
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University Heights is a car-dependent neighborhood
There are sidewalks in the neighborhood, but to go further, a car Is needed. “It’s about a 10 to 12-minute drive to the Naperville Metra Station,” Grano says. “The commuter rail station in Lisle might be a little bit closer, but there aren’t as many parking spaces.” The nearest place to go for medical services is Endeavor Health Edward Hospital, 4 miles north. It’s a little over a mile to get to the Naper Boulevard branch of the Naperville Public Library.
University Heights residents have quick access to Downtown Chicago via the Naperville Metra.
University Heights residents can enjoy a shaded walk under the trees.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
University Heights
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Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
University Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University Heights, Naperville sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in University Heights, Naperville over the last 12 months is $450,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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