Woodland Heights
Renovated ranch homes and split-levels
Ranch-style floorplans are common to homes in Woodland Heights. Locals can find a mix of straightforward rancher homes and raised split-level models. Some homes include one- to two-car garages; these can either be freestanding, situated below the home or attached. Most single-family homes in the area were built between the 1960s and 1970s and share an emphasis on vinyl siding, low-pitched roofs and updated interiors. Investment properties start at about $140,000, while the area’s most refined selections sell for about $370,000.Leisure time at varied Streamwood parks
With 13 local parks peppered around the neighborhood, residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy some outdoor time. The local Streamwood Little League program regularly holds games on the baseball fields at Dolphin Park, which also offers volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. Shady Oaks Park has a disc golf course and a winding trail path. Kollar Park is a prime spot for taking leisurely walks around the pond. Veterans Park and Berkley Park each offer basketball court areas, and most of the area’s other parks are outfitted with playgrounds and picnic areas. An indoor pool with a waterslide and two indoor basketball courts highlight the Park Place Family Recreation Center. West of the neighborhood, Streamwood Oaks Golf Club offers a nine-hole course and a clubhouse.Travel by car or by Metra to Chicago and Elgin
Woodland Heights’ major thoroughfare, Illinois Route 19/Irving Park Road, winds through the neighborhood’s south end, connecting the area to Schaumburg to the east and Elgin to the west. Residents are about 7 miles southeast of Elgin and 34 miles northwest of Chicago. The nearest hospital, Ascension Saint Alexius, is 4 miles northeast of the neighborhood. Flights outside of the Chicago area depart from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 21 miles southeast of the neighborhood, and Chicago Midway International Airport, 45 miles southeast. In addition to travel by car, commuters can also reach Chicago through the Metra station in Hanover Park, which is 3 miles south of the neighborhood and travels to the Loop with a one-hour trip.Pakistani beef stews, Chicago dogs and Japanese bento boxes on Barrington Road
Many of Woodland Heights’ nearest businesses are available along Irving Park Road and Barrington Road. Major retailers anchor a set of shopping centers nearby, including one-stop shops such as Walmart, Target, Jewel-Osco and Tony’s Fresh Market alongside specialty stores such as Best Buy, Menards, Ross and At Home. Fiesta Market specializes in supplies for Hispanic and Latin food. Meanwhile, dining options highlight the area’s local flair and diverse palate. At Zahid Nihari, locals can catch a game of cricket on TV while enjoying traditional Pakistani beef stews, butter chicken and mutton biryani. The Original Nana's Hot Dogs and Portillo’s are both Chicago area favorites for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and other American classics. Backlit tables and shelving emphasize a contemporary atmosphere at Minami Sushi, where guests can grab a bento box for lunch or have a casual dinner date with Japanese cuisine on the menu. Additional options such as La Fogata Mexican Cuisine, Egg Basket Pancake House and Thai Siri Restaurant round out the area’s broad selections.Learning the fundamentals at Elgin schools
The local Elgin U46 school district handles education for all grade levels. Ridge Circle Elementary School holds a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and earns an A-minus on Niche, while Canton Middle earns a B-minus on the platform. The B-minus-ranked Streamwood High offers two magnet school programs: leadership/entrepreneurship and world languages/international studies.Dive bar vibes and down-lane strikes
Options for getting out of the house include Streamwood Bowl, a 32-lane alley on Irving Park Road with an arcade and leagues for dedicated bowling enthusiasts. Chicago Loop Sports Bar & Grill sits just west of the neighborhood and offers rotating specials on draft beers, pub grub and cocktails, along with ‘Singo’ bingo nights and live music. Bungalow Joe’s brings the neighborhood dive vibes with pool tables and a straightforward menu of bar classics.Important things to know
Nearby houses of worship include Christ Community Church, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Baitul Ilm Academy and WBCC Sabur. Some areas in Woodland Heights have higher Flood Factor scores from the First Street Foundation. Future residents are advised to independently determine an area’s flood risks before making any purchase decisions.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jose Resto
ILLINOIS ON THE MOVE, LLC
(224) 268-9289
74 Total Sales
2 in Woodland Heights
$316K - $375K Price Range
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Rose Hoffmann
Baird & Warner
(224) 282-0274
88 Total Sales
1 in Woodland Heights
$172,000 Price
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Ken Bruderle
Realty Executives Advance
(224) 347-7415
62 Total Sales
1 in Woodland Heights
$225,000 Price
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Pradeep Singh
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 205-3620
151 Total Sales
2 in Woodland Heights
$284K - $370K Price Range
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Hillary Lafferty
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
(630) 656-9154
165 Total Sales
1 in Woodland Heights
$345,000 Price
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Andrew Dorazio
Fitzgerald Real Estate Inc.
(914) 873-1196
96 Total Sales
1 in Woodland Heights
$287,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Woodland Heights | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
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Woodland Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodland Heights, Streamwood sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodland Heights, Streamwood over the last 12 months is $355,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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