South River-Cook County
Two large neighborhood parks
The neighborhood has two popular places for baseball leagues to play. Veterans Memorial Park has two baseball fields, a large playground, a gazebo, a picnic pavilion and a paved walking trail totaling a little under a mile around the 21-acre facility. Bikers and runners use the trail, but dogs are not allowed. The park is known for the two war memorials honoring local veterans. The park is also the site of occasional concerts in the summer and the 4th of July Family Fun Festival, with a kids’ bike parade, games, food and live music. “Gouwens Park has four fields where baseball and softball games sometimes go on simultaneously,” DiSanto adds. There are also four tennis courts and a large parking area off Seton Road. With an entrance off Cottage Grove Avenue, the South Holland Trail runs along the south banks of the Little Calumet River, leading to Gouwens Park.
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Mimosa with breakfast
Blueberry Field Pancake House & Restaurant is only open until 3 p.m. daily, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. It’s a family-run restaurant that’s been around since 1999. In addition to being a popular place for breakfast food, it holds a unique distinction in South Holland. They were the first to receive a liquor license in August of 2023 when the village ordinance was lifted that declared South Holland “dry.” It now means that a mimosa can be ordered with pancakes. Kirk’s BBQ was named after restaurant founder Kirk Edwards, who was asked numerous times to open a permanent restaurant after bringing his food to the South Holland Farmers Market. They’re known for their ribs and barbecue turkey tips, served regular or jerk-style with an extra spicy kick. Jewel-Osco and ALDI are located on 162nd Street at the neighborhood's southern edge for grocery trips.
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Some renovated houses
Houses on the lower end tend to be around $150,000, ranging up to $275,000. The houses were built in the 1950s and ‘60s and include ranch-style, split-level and Cape Cod. Some homes have been renovated and are generally priced over $200,000, with three to four bedrooms and about 2,000 square feet of living space. About 88 percent of the people living in South River – Cook County own their homes. This neighborhood's average price per square foot is just over $150.
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Separate district for high school students
At least a part of the elementary school journey in the public school system will go through Eisenhower School, with second and third-graders attending. The school gets a C-minus Niche grade. Coolidge Middle School is also part of the South Holland School District Number 151. The school receives a D-plus on Niche, and the student-teacher ratio is 13-to-1. The school awards one student each year for excellence in community service with the Pershing Broome Award. Thornwood High School is part of the Thornton Township High School District Number 205. The school is rated a C on Niche, and the student-teacher ratio here is 14-to-1.
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Commuting options
The neighborhood is west of Interstate 94, where northbound leads to downtown Chicago and about a half-hour drive depending on traffic. Further to the west is the Metra commuter rail station in Harvey, a 12-minute drive. The Pace suburban bus service stops at multiple places on 162nd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jerry Goodwin
Jerry Goodwin
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 340-6984
122 Total Sales
1 in South River-Cook County
$266,000 Price
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Juan Spezzia
Juan Spezzia
Home Sellers Realty Inc.
(773) 985-2159
74 Total Sales
1 in South River-Cook County
$170,000 Price
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Kathy Szuba
Kathy Szuba
REMAX Legends
(708) 854-1528
208 Total Sales
1 in South River-Cook County
$290,000 Price
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Gina Ziobro
Gina Ziobro
Listing Leaders Northwest, Inc
(708) 360-7866
178 Total Sales
1 in South River-Cook County
$222,500 Price
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Rebecca Carnagey
Rebecca Carnagey
RC Real Estate
(219) 444-0945
138 Total Sales
1 in South River-Cook County
$185,000 Price
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James Beecher
James Beecher
(720) 502-8887
87 Total Sales
1 in South River-Cook County
$177,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Maicach Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Sand Ridge Nature Center
- Trails
- Nature Center
Gouwens Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Veterans Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Riverview Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Playground
Van Oostenbrugge Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Tomahawk Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South River-Cook County | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South River-Cook County Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South River-Cook County, South Holland sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South River-Cook County, South Holland over the last 12 months is $420,000, up 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$447,000
Median Sale Price
$420,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$410,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$530,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
40%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$336
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
901
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
5.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,262
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,031
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,869
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,316
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
2,687
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,771
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,819
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32
/ 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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