Bonnie Brook
Neighborhood in Waukegan, Illinois
Lake County 60087
Veering off of Bonnie Brook Lane
Bonnie Brook Lane runs around the perimeter of the golf course, and most residences are at the end of long driveways branching off the thoroughfare. Housing styles vary as Cape Cods neighbor ranch-style homes and traditional architecture with Colonial and Tudor-inspired features. Homebuyers will find a mix of attached and detached garages, complemented by paved driveways and old-growth trees protected by wooden fences. Front exteriors may even boast small, well-maintained gardens. Prices range between $200,000 and $365,000, below average for the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Listings for land are also common, offering quarter-acre to acre-and-a-quarter lots priced between $7,000 and $43,000. Though the neighborhood is relatively quiet, occasional flight noise from the Waukegan National Airport does occur.
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Bike lanes and BMX at Bonnie Brook’s local parks
The Bonnie Brook Golf Course is the beating heart of the neighborhood, a public course commonly referred to as “The Brook.” The Waukegan Park District owns the 18-hole championship course, designed in 1926. Its renovated ballroom is often rented out for baby showers, quinceañeras and even wedding receptions. Next door, the Bevier Center’s walking paths orient around Bevier Pond. Tennis, pickleball and basketball courts accompany a paved bike lane heading east to the Lyons Woods Forest Preserve and west to the Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve. Ben Diamond Park has a playground and baseball diamond, while Henry Pfau Callahan Park is home to the Waukegan BMX Track. Mark Hildebrand, a nationally renowned BMX builder who created tracks for the X-Games and 2008 Olympics, designed this 1,200-foot course.
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Celebrating cultural diversity at Waukegan Community schools
Bonnie Brook students attend the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60, which has a bilingual and multicultural department in every school. Primary students are divided between Oakdale Elementary, which earns a C-minus on Niche, and Little Fort Elementary, which earns a C-plus. Jack Benny Middle School and Waukegan High School earn a C-minus. As one of the largest high schools in the state, Waukegan High spans two campuses, with freshmen and sophmores attending one and upperclassmen the other. The schools celebrate the city's cultural diversity during Hispanic Heritage Month, culminating during Spirit Week, when students dress up as their favorite Hispanic celebrity or athlete. Dual enrollment opportunities through the College of Lake County (CLC) and the county’s Technology Campus allow students to take college classes and gain career training.
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From Artwauk to Dia de Muertos
“The park district has some insane programming for kids and adults,” Simone says regarding the Waukegan Park District’s National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. “I think we all appreciate the collaboration. The city really turns up.” September and October are particularly busy with activities ranging from Taste of Hispanic Heritage cooking demonstrations to sugar skull decorating and traditional folkloric Mexican dancing for Dia de Muertos. ArtWauk occurs every third Saturday at varying locations throughout the city. “What’s cool about it is that it’s consistent,” she continues. “For instance, around Halloween, we do a zombie walk, and there are like a thousand different gallery openings and bands playing outside, s’mores and karaoke. But that’s the vibe throughout the year.”
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The Metra ride into Downtown Chicago
Though its residents are primarily car-dependent, Bonnie Brook provides Pace Suburban bus stops along McAree Road, Sunset Avenue and County Highway W34. From there, the nearest emergency room sits about 3 miles south at Vista Medical Center. Chicago commuters typically take the Metra from Waukegan station, 4 miles south, where residents can exchange the 45-mile drive for an hour and 30-minute train ride into the city. Though Waukegan National Airport sits just north of the neighborhood, it’s mainly used for charter flights and personal aircraft. Therefore, most fly out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 35 miles south on Interstate 94.
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Banana boats and mangonadas on W34
County Highway W34 stretches east of Bonnie Brook, a thoroughfare populated with shopping and dining options. Target and Jewel-Osco share a shopping center less than a mile north along the strip, while La Mexicanita Grocery Store sits across the way—a go-to for to-go meals and fresh-cut deli items. Heading south, the Timberlake Shopping Center houses Walgreens and Dollar General for quick errands. Patrons are greeted by a retro-style walk-up counter at Shirl’s Drive-In, where a letterboard menu spells out banana boats, floats and Chicago-style hot dogs. Of course, La Michoacana Premium is known for its Mexican-American fusion treats. The parlor’s explosive pink and green décor pairs well with cakes, shakes, walking tacos and traditional mangonadas.
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Written By
Dana Chesser
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Carlos Dominguez
Carlos Dominguez
Century 21 Circle
(224) 313-4458
9 Total Sales
1 in Bonnie Brook
$275,000 Price
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Courtney Caraway
Courtney Caraway
Gallery Realty Inc.
(773) 900-6135
206 Total Sales
1 in Bonnie Brook
$271,000 Price
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Regina Stewart
Regina Stewart
House of Real Estate
(224) 219-0352
23 Total Sales
1 in Bonnie Brook
$320,000 Price
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Carol Richardson
Carol Richardson
Century 21 Circle
(224) 808-3515
13 Total Sales
1 in Bonnie Brook
$200,000 Price
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Stewart Ramirez
Stewart Ramirez
E- Signature Realty
(844) 338-5136
338 Total Sales
1 in Bonnie Brook
$291,000 Price
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Sandra Giron
Sandra Giron
RESIDENTIAL PRO LLC
(224) 628-7312
47 Total Sales
1 in Bonnie Brook
$172,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bevier Park
Henry Pfau Callahan Park
Lyons Woods To Waukegan Savanna Trail
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bonnie Brook | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bonnie Brook Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bonnie Brook, Waukegan sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bonnie Brook, Waukegan over the last 12 months is $291,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$298,000
Median Sale Price
$291,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$305,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
267
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,330
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,988
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
847
Median Age
37
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,832
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,122
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.2%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27
/ 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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