Youngston-Holliday Hills
Suburban Neighborhood in Springfield, Illinois
Sangamon County 62702
Diverse home styles on slow streets
Youngston Hills has a diverse mix of renters and homeowners in a community with a classic suburban feel. Tucked away behind major roads from the rest of the city, there is little through traffic. However, to ensure the roads stay safe, signs read "caution children at play," streetlamps illuminate sidewalks at night, and there is an active neighborhood watch program. "Springfield's more recent growth tends to be on the west side," says Realtor Shelley Berendt with The Real Estate Group, who has over 19 years of experience in the city. "So you get these subdivisions with more modern, up-to-date homes from the seventies up to now." Home styles include ranch, split-level and colonial revival and go for around $170,000 to $250,000. Duplexes are usually ranch-style homes with two attached garages, costing around $120,000. Prices here are on the low side compared to other west-side suburbs.Direct access to the Sangamon Valley Trail
Youngston Hills is directly connected to the Sangamon Valley Trail, an 11.5-mile paved path for walking and biking. "Access to the bike path is a huge draw because we don't have a lot of those in Springfield," Berendt says. "And it connects from the neighborhood through the whole west side of the city." Using the trail, most homes in the neighborhood are less than a mile from Stuart Park, about a 15-minute walk. The park is best known for its dog-run areas, which are separated for small and large dogs. There's also a playground, a pavilion and a soccer field.Renovations and support at public schools
Neighborhood kids are zoned for Addams Elementary School, which gets a C-plus rating from Niche. Then it's on to Grant Middle, rated C and Lanphier High, rated C-plus. All three schools offer free breakfasts and lunches for kids of all ages during summer break. Lanphier High completed a $100 million renovation in 2024, opening up a new library, auditorium and other academic facilities to students. The private Springfield Christian School serves kindergarten through eighth grade just a mile south of the neighborhood. The school's reading and math test scores are above average for the state of Springfield.Bus lines and easy access to major roads
Unlike most other subdivisions west of Veterans Parkway, Youngston Hills is on a bus line. After departing from the entrance to the subdivision, the bus travels 4 miles into downtown Springfield in about 20 minutes. However, the bus takes a more extended route back, so commuters are looking at more like a 35-minute ride home. For those who prefer to drive, the neighborhood's location at the Veterans Parkway and West Jefferson Street intersection makes it possible to travel quickly in all directions. "It's a very convenient spot to be able to jump right on the highway and head even all the way out to Chicago," Berendt says. Along Veterans Parkway, the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is also just 4 miles north.A garden center and more down Jefferson Street
Although Youngston Hills feels secluded from the rest of the city, shopping and dining options are not too far away. Right across West Jefferson Street, Green View Garden Center has everything needed for indoor and outdoor landscaping. They are a go-to for pumpkins in the fall and hold occasional themed classes like flowerpot painting. Taking West Jefferson further into the city leads past Westwoods Lodge, a rustic hunting-themed restaurant offering Springfield's specialty: the horseshoe sandwich. The sandwich, made of toast and meat smothered in french fries and cheese sauce, fits right in to Westwoods' comfort-food cuisine. A bit farther down the road, Monty's Submarines is a family-owned spot that's been serving up classic subs since 1989. And when it's time for a grocery run, County Market, about 2 miles away, is the closest option.Road noise and a slight flooding risk
Being located at the intersection of Veterans Parkway and West Jefferson Street means that occasionally, road noise is audible in the neighborhood. However, a buffer of undeveloped land shields the neighborhood from Veterans Parkway, which is the busier of the two roads. In 2013, the land was zoned for a multi-use development called Jefferson Crossing, but the lot still sits empty due to funding complications. In addition to occasional road noise, the north of Youngston Hills is a known floodplain, so homes along its northern edge are at a slight risk of flooding.
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Catherine Lashley
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jim Fulgenzi
Jim Fulgenzi
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Professionals
(217) 993-8699
781 Total Sales
1 in Youngston-Holliday Hills
$190,000 Price
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Phil Chiles
Phil Chiles
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Capital
(217) 606-8574
280 Total Sales
1 in Youngston-Holliday Hills
$177,500 Price
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Diane Tinsley
Diane Tinsley
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
(217) 860-0719
445 Total Sales
3 in Youngston-Holliday Hills
$125K - $195K Price Range
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Melissa Vorreyer
Melissa Vorreyer
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Professionals
(217) 606-8797
734 Total Sales
1 in Youngston-Holliday Hills
$147,000 Price
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Michael Oldenettel
Michael Oldenettel
Responds QuicklyThe Real Estate Group, Inc.
(217) 461-4834
64 Total Sales
1 in Youngston-Holliday Hills
$190,000 Price
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Tracy Shaw
Tracy Shaw
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Capital
(217) 860-0193
331 Total Sales
2 in Youngston-Holliday Hills
$121K - $240K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Stuart Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Youngston-Holliday Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Youngston-Holliday Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Youngston-Holliday Hills, Springfield sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Youngston-Holliday Hills, Springfield over the last 12 months is $190,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$199,450
Median Sale Price
$190,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$192,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$108
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
104
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
1.70
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$250,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,200 Sq Ft
- 56 Marchelle Ave
- New 8 days ago
Come make this spacious Youngston Hills home yours! After decades of being loved, this home is ready for new memories. Big ticket items have been addressed: Freshly repaired & painted siding. Brand new roof (with warranty). Pre-inspected, with all noted repairs made. 2 yr old HVAC, with all appliances staying, so buyer's can focus on cosmetic updating. Plenty of room for everyone with 4 bedrooms,
RACHEL MARFELL The Real Estate Group, Inc.
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
479
Median Age
44
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,923
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,277
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
47.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23
/ 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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