Grennan Heights
Neighborhood in Niles, Illinois
Cook County 60714
Eclectic 20th Century homes in Niles
Most of Grennan Heights’ homes were established from the 1940s to the 1970s, aside from a select few built in the 2000s. Properties exhibit different styles, including Georgian homes, Cape Cods, modest ranchers and rare custom homes, but shared elements include a focus on brick exteriors and asphalt roofs. Most homes have basements and detached garages; homes with attached garages are present but rare. Most two-bedroom homes range from about $290,000 to $415,000. Three- and four-bedroom homes are generally available from $390,000 to $701,000, with a few high-end options reaching up to $855,000.
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Volleyball for girls at Grennan Heights Park
Sitting between blocks of homes and rows of trees, Grennan Heights Park has tennis and pickleball courts, a playground and a fieldhouse with an indoor gym. The park is one of two practice locations for Mindset Volleyball Club, a youth volleyball program for middle and high school girls. To the neighborhood’s east, Miami Woods offers lengthy trails that connect to a rich network of parks. “It can take you all the way to the Chicago Botanic Garden,” Mistrata says.To the northwest, Oak Park frequently hosts live concerts from local bands in the summertime. Locals can find a basketball court and a baseball field on the grounds. The park’s butterfly garden blooms with 13 different wildflower species during the warmer seasons, including golden alexanders in the early spring and sky blue aster in late summer. For locals on the south end of the neighborhood, Triangle Park is another small park with a playground area a few blocks away.
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Big-name alumni at Maine East High School
Public school students in Grennan Heights are zoned for East Maine School District 63 for elementary and middle school. V. H. Nelson Elementary School has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and a B-minus grade on Niche. After-school programs at Gemini Middle School include clubs for creative writing, crafting and robotics, a dance team and a forensic science club. The school earns a B-plus grade. Maine East High School, which is A-plus ranked, offers fine arts courses like music production, advanced television and film and a college-level art history class. Famed alumni from the high school include Harrison Ford and Hillary Clinton.
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Halloween parades, weekly trivia and car shows
D’Agostino’s Pizza and Pub hosts weekly trivia nights, live music on the first Friday of each month and seasonal events throughout the year. Annual celebrations in Niles include the Halloween Parade, which runs from Oak Park to Grennan Heights on the last Saturday of October, and the Niles Cruise Nights car show series in the summertime.17 miles to the Chicago Loop
Milwaukee Avenue runs along the west side of the neighborhood, connecting locals to the rest of Niles and the greater Chicago area. The neighborhood is about 2 miles north of the center of Niles and 17 miles northwest of the Loop.Commuters traveling into Chicago or into the suburbs of the North Shore can catch Metra commuter rail lines from the Morton Grove station 3 miles east. For medical emergencies, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is about 3 miles northwest of the neighborhood. Residents traveling beyond the Chicago area can catch flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, about 8 miles southwest of the neighborhood.
Classic diner fare, Polish sausage and bakery fare
Locals can pick up prescriptions from the Walgreens near Milwaukee Avenue and Oakton Street, on the southwest corner of the neighborhood. For general grocery shopping and everyday items, Jewel-Osco and Jerry’s Fruit & Garden are also nearby. Baklava, falafel and ketchup chips are some of the international items on the shelves at George’s Grocery and Tobacco, a market specializing in Middle Eastern foods.Steak sandwiches, ribs and burgers are staples on the menu at Booby’s, a counter-serve joint that first opened in Niles in 1961. “It’s got a funny name, but it’s exceptional diner food,” Mistrata says. China Star Restaurant is a take-out mainstay, offering familiar combination platters alongside rolled ice cream desserts. Lalich Deli prepares Cevapi sausage and other Eastern European eats in-house, while Oak Mill Bakery offers everyday pastries and sweets for special occasions a few doors down.
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Written By
Tre Lyerly
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Karina Hiselman
Karina Hiselman
Compass
(872) 217-9978
87 Total Sales
1 in Grennan Heights
$350,000 Price
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Laura Greer
Laura Greer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 232-5280
66 Total Sales
1 in Grennan Heights
$362,000 Price
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Robert Rohrback
Robert Rohrback
Keller Williams Infinity
(331) 202-1371
103 Total Sales
1 in Grennan Heights
$399,500 Price
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Oscar Arteaga
Oscar Arteaga
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Infinity
(773) 694-4311
76 Total Sales
1 in Grennan Heights
$271,000 Price
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Jim Streff
Jim Streff
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(773) 389-2807
283 Total Sales
1 in Grennan Heights
$515,000 Price
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Ksenia Wurl
Ksenia Wurl
Compass
(312) 728-4403
75 Total Sales
1 in Grennan Heights
$460,000 Price
Schools
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- K to 6th
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Parks in this Area
Linne Woods Forest Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Picnic Area
Grennan Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Oak Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Miami Woods
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Grennan Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Grennan Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grennan Heights, Niles sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Grennan Heights, Niles over the last 12 months is $440,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$469,900
Median Sale Price
$440,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$470,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$283
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
814
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,275
Above the national average
1,933
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
2,375
Median Age
45
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,810
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$109,693
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
44.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.5%
% Population in Labor Force
69.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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