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A small village on the outskirts of Chicago
Streamwood, a Cook County village with a population of more than 40,000, is a well-established community 30 miles west of Downtown Chicago. "Streamwood has what you'd find in any residential area. It's not rural or urban,” says Realtor Ryan Carney of Keller Williams Inspire. “It’s already built out; just community-type living where you raise a family.” Dozens of winding residential streets are the norm in Streamwood, brushing against two nature preserves. The town has a surprising uniformity, showcasing evenly spaced lots, sidewalks and private driveways. Come spring, Streamwood’s trees provide extra shade and privacy for homeowners. Residents can even request a new tree via the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program, splitting the cost with the village.
Community focused living is what makes Streamwood so great.
Residential streets are perfect for families in Streamwood, IL.
Evenly spaced driveways and sidewalks make the residential areas pedestrian friendly.
Homes in Streamwood are shaded by trees in the spring.
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Midcentury homes and new construction at lower price points
Ubiquitous curvy streets dotted with tiny parks comprise this town. Common home styles include 1960s and '70s split-levels and ranch-styles, with newer contemporary homes making the occasional appearance. “I wouldn't call it ritzy,” says Carney. “It's moderate and middle of the stream with first-time homebuyers.” Prices average between $280,000 and $360,000 for the typical three-bedroom home, with the median price sitting at $305,000. The higher end of this range might yield an extra bedroom or even a newly constructed home. Some are in subdivisions, like Sterling Oaks, or are part of homeowner’s associations, which include annual fees of about $600 to $800. Condos which cling to Irving Park Road and around Glenbrook Park date to the 1980s through the 2010s and offer more square footage on average.
Condos in Streamwood are usually closer to comercial areas.
Ranch style homes are some of the most popular home styles in Streamwood.
Split level homes comprise a large amount of the home stock in Streamwood.
Newly constructed homes in Streamwood are being built in subdivisions.
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A day outdoors is conveniently close in Streamwood
Open space and outdoor amenities abound in Streamwood; there are over 25 public parks. Eleven-acre Glenbrook Park includes futsal courts, and Surrey Woods Park's interactive playground was updated in 2019. The pond is a favorite for wildlife such as geese. Anglers can check out Boad Lake South for the only spot in the county that permits ice fishing. Aside from the area’s parks, Streamwood has two nature preserves immediately north of its homes. The Arthur L. Janura Preserve spans several thousand acres, with hiking and biking trails for residents to get active. The nearby Shoe Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve has several changes across its landscape, from open roads to wooded forests to winding brooks. Wild deer can often be seen roaming this area.
Glenbrook Park is a great park to go to for some exercise for residents of Streamwood.
Boad Lake Sout in the winter is the only lake to go ice fishing in Streamwood.
Surrey Woods Park's pond is a favorite spot for people of Streamwood.
The nearby Shoe Factory Road Prairie Nature Preserve is the perfect place to go to recharge.
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Sitting down for a meal in Streamwood
Restaurants in Streamwood are scattered throughout, but one small concentration of them is along Barrington Road. Residents have their pick of international flavors with dining spots like Fiesta del Mar, Giordano’s and Zen Ramen & Grill. Regulars appreciate the TVs at Mickey's Sports Bar & Grill's outdoor patio. They can catch the game while dining on anything from NY strip to wraps or fish fry on Fridays. Local grocery stores include Aldi and Tony’s Fresh Market.
Zen Ramen & Grill in Streamwood is a great place to eat at.
Fiesta del Mar serves Mexican cuisine in a fun environment in Streamwood.
Streamwood residents can head to Tony’s Fresh Market for their grocery needs.
Residents of Streamwood have a number of grocery options such as Aldi.
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Attending class in the U-46 School District
Nearly 36,000 students attend schools within the U-46 School District. The district has an overall grade of B from Niche and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. "District U46 tends to get the short end of the stick in terms of public perception, and they are going to great lengths to counter that," says Carney. The district’s Dual Language Program is invaluable to the nearly 40% of students who aren’t native English speakers.
Heritage Elementary School is a public school located in Elgin.
South Elgin High School serves the students of Streamwood.
Canton Middle School in Streamwood, IL serves students in the 7th and 8th grade.
Streamwood High School teaches students from 9th - 12 grade in Streamwood, IL.
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Making the lengthy commute downtown
One of the reasons homebuyers might choose Streamwood over suburbs farther west is to be close to Chicago. "People still need to commute to their jobs in the city, even if they only go one day a week, so living here makes their lives a lot easier,” says Carney. Metra stations Bartlett and Hanover Park provide trains on the Milwaukee District West Line. Pace Bus Route 554 runs in Streamwood and into Elgin and neighboring villages. The latter is more practical, since the commute lasts about an hour and a half. By contrast, taking the bus and connecting to the Blue Line makes for a lengthy two and a half hours at least. Driving into Downtown Chicago takes about 50 minutes with good traffic. For more extensive travel, O'Hare International Airport is about 20 miles away.
Crime and weather in Streamwood
Crime in the village of Streamwood occurs at a lower rate than Chicago proper, according to the FBI’s 2019 reported statistics. The rate of violent crimes across Streamwood’s population, for example, is 6.5 times lower than that of Chicago’s.
According to First Street, Streamwood has no real environmental factors that should concern residents. The heat factor is anywhere between minor and moderate, depending on a given home in the area.
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On average, homes in Streamwood, IL sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Streamwood, IL over the last 12 months is $316,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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