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North of the naval base, close to the Waukegan border
North Chicago’s Chicago’s Uptown may be near the shores of Lake Michigan, but its proximity to Naval Station Great Lakes, 3 miles south, and Waukegan, a couple miles north, and nearby employers that entices homeowners to consider the area. “I’ve sold to a lot of military families because they want to be close to the base,” says Liz Scheffler, a broker/owner with Century 21 Circle with nearly 40 years of experience. Further, the corporate offices of Abbot Laboratories, one of the largest employers in the Waukegan/North Chicago area, are 4 miles to the west . Abbot’s pharmaceutical research arm, AbbVie, has a plant along Sheridan Road close to the Uptown neighborhood.
The area is not without its challenges. The neighborhood shows signs of blight and receives an overall Cap Index crime score of 5, higher than the national average of 4. However, the city is making efforts to improve housing and stakeholders are providing opportunities to the area’s youth.
Efforts to spruce up homes in North Chicago
As part of North Chicago’s comprehensive plan to improve housing quality while maintaining relative affordability over Lake County and Kenosha County, the city is working with nonprofits to improve the condition of homes throughout the city. “It’s been an improvement. There’s either been a renovation of the home, or it’s been torn down, and a new one has been built,” Scheffler says. Also, there’s been a focus on property maintenance and ensuring homeowners and landlords don't let blight occur again. The median single-family house price in Uptown is $192,500, slightly lower than the median cost of $195,000 in North Chicago. Some homes date back to the early 1900s, and many have been updated. Bungalows and Cape Cod are prominent, along with duplexes. Single-family houses range from $95,000 to $300,000, while multi-family units cost $110,000 to $400,000.
Bungalows and Cape Cods in Uptown date back to the 1910s.
The median single-family house price in Uptown is $192,500.
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Boys & Girls Club of Lake County
About a half mile north on Sheridan Road is the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County. It provides academic support and mentors to younger residents. Programs include Power Hour, a homework and tutoring program, and another that teaches healthy eating habits. Outdoor recreation options include the playground at the pocket Citizens Park on 10th Street & McAlister Avenue. Twin City Park also has a playground in addition to a skate park, a baseball diamond and a walking path along the perimeter. The Robert McClory Bike Path, which starts at the Wisconsin border, goes along the western part of the neighborhood west of Glenn Drive.
About a half mile north on Sheridan Road in Uptown is the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County.
A local resident jogs through Twin City Park in North Chicago.
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Naval Station Great Lakes
Naval Station Great Lakes, the Navy’s largest training station, is a few miles south of the neighborhood. The installation has a sizeable footprint with over 20,000 military personnel stationed there. While many connected with the training station live on base, others opt North Chicago neighborhoods like Uptown.
The National Museum of the American Sailor proudly displays the history of the US Navy.
The National Museum of the American Sailor is one of 10 Navy Museums in the US.
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Authentic Mexican down to the interior decoration
Like much of North Chicago, Uptown has a substantial Latino influence when it comes to shopping and dining. Mexican folk art adorns the walls at Teresita Restaurant and locally owned Mexican restaurants are down the 10th Street corridor. Jessie’s Diner serves Mexican and classic diner food. Latino supermarkets are also on 10th Street. La Unica Supermercado and Tortilleria y Supermercado Gonzalez sit across from one another. Aldi is the closest chain, about 4 miles to the west.
Mexican-themed supermarkets in Uptown also include Supermercado Gonzalez.
Uptown residents can shop for groceries at Aldi at Fountain Square.
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Large North Chicago employer donates money for new middle school
Students attending North Chicago School District 187 complete kindergarten through Grade 3 at Evelyn Alexander Elementary and fourth and fifth grade at A.J. Katzenmaier Academy. Both schools get a C-minus grade from Niche. In 2022, The Neal Math and Science Academy opened, thanks to a large donation from AbbVie. It focuses on STEM learning and gets a C-minus. North Chicago Community High School is rated a C. The school has a work-study program offering in-person or virtual internship opportunities.
Neal Math and Science Academy is a public Middle School located in North Chicago.
North Chicago Community High School is a part of North Chicago School District 187.
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Plenty of Pace Bus routes
The Pace bus transportation system runs on Sheridan Road and other primary roads in the neighborhood. The bus heads north 3 miles to Waukegan and the closest hospital, Vista Medical Center East. Tenth and Jackson Streets are other main roads where the bus stops. It’s a mile south to reach the North Chicago Metra station to head 40 miles north of downtown Chicago. It’s 5 miles to reach Interstate 94, which leads south to O’Hare International Airport, about 30 miles away.
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On average, homes in Uptown, North Chicago sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Uptown, North Chicago over the last 12 months is $191,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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