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On the banks of the Fox River
A collection of unique local businesses close to the St. Charles Dam on the Fox River and the Downtown St. Charles neighborhood are close to all the activities in a riverside business district. “St. Charles is a city, but it has a small-town feel,” says Christine Currey, a real estate agent with RE/MAX All Pro with eight years of real estate experience. The downtown area is full of activity during the summer, making this suburb known as “The Pride of the Fox.”
Downtown St. Charles is situated along the Fox River.
The city center is within walking distance for most residents of Downtown St. Charles.
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Downtown St. Charles activities
Starting in early June, on Wednesday and Friday evenings through early August, STC Live! features local bands playing live music, primarily in the 1st Street Plaza, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Some concerts will also happen in other downtown areas. During Memorial Day Weekend, the St. Charles Fine Arts Show has various works from local and area artists. The art can take the form of ceramics, jewelry making or paintings. The festival takes place on Riverside Avenue between Main Street and Illinois Avenue. There’s also a jazz festival in the fall and a parade in late November to kick off the Christmas season.
The downtown area of Saint Charles is full of activity during the summer.
Dance under the blue skies: Families grove at Concert in the Park in St. Charles.
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Houses from the turn of the 20th century
This neighborhood has houses in their original condition, whether condos or single-family homes, from the early 20th century. Foursquare and modest cottages run from $300,000 to $550,000—condos from the 1900s range from $350,000 to $450,000. More modern condos with two bedrooms and a monthly maintenance fee can be found before $300,000. Brownstone townhouses constructed within the past 20 years are true to the classic form. These can be priced between $800,000 and $1 million. Sixty-six percent of the people in Downtown St. Charles are renters. “Many people have moved from Chicago to the Fox River Valley,” says Ryan Carney, a Realtor with Keller Williams Inspire with five years of experience. “The further west you go, the further your dollar will stretch with how much more home you can buy.”
Rehabbed historic homes line the streets of Downtown St. Charles.
Colorful, historic homes line 7th Street in Downtown St Charles.
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Downtown businesses and attractions
With indoor and outdoor seating options, Alter Brewing & Kitchen has a popular deck on the riverfront that’s open every day of the year, thanks to a heated seasonal enclosure that allows it to be used in the winter. The menu includes sandwiches and seasonal salads, including the popular Watermelon Mango Salad available in the summer. Coroco Coffee has a sit-down café where coffee and a gluten-free pastry can be enjoyed. If the restaurant selection inspires a cooking class, there’s a business for that, too. It’s called Fox Den Cooking, where students can learn how to prepare a tasty dish. One of the historic buildings downtown is Hotel Baker, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It opened in 1928, and many of the furnishings of the rooms in the hotel are from that era. On the other side of the Fox River is the Arcada Theatre, built in 1926, seats nearly 900 people and has a pipe organ that rises from within the stage floor. It’s also on the National Register of Historic Places and was a Vaudeville house in its early days. Today, it’s mainly a concert venue.
Alter Brewing & Kitchen menu includes sandwiches and seasonal salads.
Enjoy a meal outdoors in Downtown Saint Charles at one of the many restaurants with patios.
Coroco Coffee has a sit-down café where coffee and a gluten-free pastry can be enjoyed.
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Schools get straight A’s
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 serves elementary through high schools. The district is rated an A-plus overall, and the school chain within the district gets A grades across the board. Lincoln Elementary School has about 250 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. The student-teacher ratio is 16-to-1. Thompson Middle School receives high marks for the quality of academics and teachers. St. Charles East High School students can take dual credit, off-campus courses with the Fox Valley Career Center and Elgin Community College.
Highly rated George Thompson Middle School maintains an overall A- from Niche.
Lincoln Elementary School is highly rated in the St. Charles school district.
Hazeline Park has lush greenery and walkways to enjoy.
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On-demand Pace rides in St. Charles
The Pace bus service, which serves many suburban Chicago areas, also offers on-demand service in St. Charles and Geneva. Reservations can be made up to a week in advance and as little as ten minutes before boarding. The easiest way to book the rides is through an on-demand mobile app. The closest Metra commuter rail station is in Geneva, three miles to the south.
A path along the Fox River
Part of the 32-mile Fox River Trail follows the waterway and passes by the downtown area of St. Charles. The trail is popular with hikers, bikers, runners and even cross-country skiers when there’s a blanket of snow. The Great Western Trail is on a former rail line that spans 14 miles from St. Charles to the DeKalb County Line to the west. Snowmobiling is even allowed on this trail when there are at least 4 inches of snow. Hazeltine Park is a quaint corner play area along Riverside Avenue on the east side of the river. Lincoln Park is the site for a summer concert series on Thursdays at 7 p.m. from June through August. It’s also the site of Scarecrow Weekend, taking place during the first weekend in October.
Walk along the Great Western Trail which follows the Fox River.
The Fox River Trail follows the waterway and passes by Downtown Saint Charles.
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Parks in this Area
Pottawatomie Park
Boating
Picnic Area
Pool
Mount Saint Mary Park
Hazeltime Park
Delnor Woods Park
Fishing
Picnic Area
Trails
Lincoln Park
Baker Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
50 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Saint Charles
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Saint Charles Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Saint Charles, Saint Charles sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Saint Charles, Saint Charles over the last 12 months is $422,500, down 4% from the median 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,117
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,729
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,531
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.9%
College Graduates
43.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.1%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
91/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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