Located in Grundy County
The Village of Seneca is on the Illinois River, a 273-mile-long historic waterway linking Lake Michigan to the Mississippi. Part of LaSalle and Grundy counties, the village is about 15 miles east of Ottawa and 73 miles southwest of Chicago . The surrounding area is rural, and much of the economy is based on agriculture. About 2,500 people live in Seneca, according to U.S. Census estimates.
The village took the name Seneca in 1957, after being called the Village of Crotty since its incorporation in 1865. The area had developed around the railroad industry and commerce on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. During World War II, Seneca became known for its manufacturing contributions to the U.S. Navy. The Prairie Shipyard produced over 150 landing ship tanks, which are vessels built for transporting tanks, cargo and troops. Seneca's population temporarily ballooned with an influx of 27,000 shipyard workers.
Seneca’s oldest homes include late 1800s and early 1900s farmhouses and Craftsman bungalows. Ranch-style, split-level and contemporary homes were added over the years. Single-family homes range from about $130,000 to $390,000. Some on the high end are within Mariner’s Village, which offers custom homes in a resort-style community with a marina, pool and clubhouse. Mariner’s Village also has condominiums, though an up-to-date price range is unavailable. On the south side of the river, Country Acres Estates has mobile or manufactured homes, which are also limited in number and without current pricing data.
The CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Areas closest to the river, the Illinois and Michigan Canal and Rat Run are susceptible to flooding. In 2021, flash flooding caused by heavy rain partially collapsed a bridge on River Road and made roads south of the river impassable.
Crotty Park has a playground, a walking path and baseball fields, and hosts events like crafting, a foam party, a back-to-school night, the Cocktails at Crotty summer music series and a fall festival. Members of the Hiddencove Marina of the Seneca Yacht Club can make use of slip rentals, a launch ramp and a fitness facility. Several miles to the west on U.S. Route 6, the Cliffs Insane Terrain Off Road Park provides trails for dirt bikes, ATVs and UTVs.
Some village businesses, like Seneca Food Mart and Seneca Ace Hardware, are on Main Street. It's a fairly sprawling commercial strip, though it has sidewalks. Seneca Family Restaurant offers homestyle cooking for breakfast, brunch and lunch. On the south side of the river, Boondock’s Food & Spirits Restaurant & Tiki Bar is a popular waterside venue for food and musical entertainment.
Seneca Grade School has the North Campus for pre-kindergarten through fourth grade and the South Campus for fifth through eighth grades. Both campuses are on Oak Street, with the lower-level campus earning a B-plus grade from Niche, and its counterpart receiving a B. Seneca Township High School, with a B-plus, has more than a dozen athletic programs. Extracurricular groups include Bass Fishing Club, Spanish Club and Auto Club.
Major roads include U.S. 6 and state Route 170, which run through Seneca. To the north, there’s access to Interstate 80. North Central Area Transit (NCAT) offers door-to-door bus service to Streator , La Salle and Peru on select days of the week for $10 fares. The Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail, frequently used by cyclists, stretches over 60 miles.
The Seneca Station, a depot of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, was rehabilitated and reopened in 2016 as the Seneca Area Heritage Museum. Passenger train service is no longer available, but freight trains still pass through. Seneca Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital is in the northern part of the village.
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Dameika Kelso
Realty One Group Ovation
(918) 238-2603
45 Total Sales
1 in Seneca
$200,000 Price
Cindie Hunt
Advantage Realty, Inc.
(815) 200-8913
55 Total Sales
2 in Seneca
$210K - $219K Price Range
Jennifer Viano
Town Center Realty LLC
(815) 524-0180
85 Total Sales
3 in Seneca
$324K - $455K Price Range
Doug Carroll
RE/MAX 1st Choice
(779) 213-7395
65 Total Sales
1 in Seneca
$70,000 Price
Michelle Clemons
CHARLES BURT REALTORS
(417) 553-1719
119 Total Sales
1 in Seneca
$159,999 Price
Julia Corkey
Baird & Warner
(708) 859-7036
106 Total Sales
1 in Seneca
$179,500 Price
On average, homes in Seneca, IL sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Seneca, IL over the last 12 months is $225,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$339,000
Cozy Berm Home in the Heart of Seneca, MONestled into a scenic hillside, this handsome 2,613 sq ft berm-style ranch home offers comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home provides plenty of room for family and guests alike.The inviting kitchen and dining area is ideal for entertaining, flowing easily into a large family
Jana Yust SHOW-ME REAL ESTATE
$327,500
Welcome to 907 Warnall Circle, where the charm of small-town living meets stylish, modern updates. This full brick home sits on nearly an acre (.98) on a beautiful corner lot, offering room to spread out both inside and out.Step inside to find a freshly updated main floor with new flooring, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, and lighting throughout. The large living and dining
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