Settled into the bend of Grand Avenue, Pine Trail Estates residents not only are within walking distance of a neighborhood park, but just a short drive from two destination parks in Waukegan. While not in downtown Waukegan, Pine Trail Estates’ location feels like the city center, with Grand Avenue lined with the city’s eateries and schools within walking distance. Living along this thoroughfare also means residents are never far from downtown events or the city’s beachfront.
Pine Trails Estates is a small community in the city of Waukegan.
Pine Trails Estates is a quiet neighborhood near downtown Waukegan.
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Just three streets of houses in Pine Trail Estates
Pine Trail Estates stretches just three streets, all lined with bungalows, split-levels and single-family homes with cottage-like roofing and details, with small flower gardens in the front yards. Telephone wires cast shadows on the pavement and sidewalks. Some streets offer canopies of leaves from mature trees, like those on Yeoman Street, while Butrick Street offers younger, less full trees. Homes in Pine Trail Estates typically sell between $150,000 and $300,000.
Bungalow home are well represented in Pine Trails Estates.
Pine Trails Estates homes feature spacious lawns with flowers..
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Local neighborhood parks to Waukegan's lakeside beach
Yeoman Park makes up the western side of Pine Trail Estates, with trees shading the walking path throughout the green space and the Waukegan running through the southern side. A bridge goes over the waterway, offering a peaceful spot to listen to the water. Kids can play on the lime green and sky blue playground here, though others prefer to play in the open grassy space making up most of the park.
Along Grand Avenue to the west, Hinkston Park has Waukegan’s Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center. The fitness center itself occupies over 14,000 square feet, with six basketball courts and an indoor track. Spanning 32,000 square feet, the aquatics center almost always has designated lap lanes open but also offers sauna and steam rooms. Three miles east, Waukegan Municipal Beach offers access to Lake Michigan. “I found out recently about kitesurfing—apparently, we’re one of the only beaches that allow kitesurfing,” says Niya Simone, the Public Relations Specialist with the City of Waukegan. “There will be 20 of them out there, just going for it.” While a lot of people already come here to just swim and boat off the shore or stroll along the beach, Simone shares that the city is looking to start improving this space for residents and visitors. “We have a great recreational coordinator trying to revitalize the beachfront,” Simone says. “There are just a lot of people really passionate about the community and trying to help it succeed.”
Pine Trails Estates residents can relax in the many parks and fields of Waukegan.
Pine Trail Estates is minutes away from scenic views at the lakefront.
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Learning trade skills at Waukegan High School
For kindergarten through fifth grade, students can attend Hyde Park Elementary School, which receives a C-minus from Niche. The school is just on the other side of the Waukegan River, within walking distance of most homes. Miguel Juarez Middle School receives a D-plus. At C-minus-ranked Waukegan High School, students can take Career and Technical Education classes for subjects like construction, computing, engineering and marketing.
Waukegan High School is a public school located in Waukegan, IL.
Miguel Juarez Middle School serves grades 6-8.
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Admiring art and antique cars in downtown Waukegan
Because residents here are so close to downtown, events are just around the corner. Scoop the Loop is a longstanding Waukegan tradition, where people bring out their classic and antique cars to Sheridan Road for the whole city to admire. The event also includes lakeside musical performances and food trucks. Every month, the city hosts ArtWaulk, a community block party where people can explore gallery exhibits and groove to live musical performances in cafes, theaters and taverns downtown.
Locals can be found painting new murals near Pine Trails Estates.
Enjoy the murals of Waukegan in Pine Trails Estates.
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Buses running along Grand Avenue
The buses along Grand Avenue can also connect Pine Trail Estates residents to downtown Waukegan, just over 1 mile away. A bit to the northeast, Vista Medical Center – East serves the Waukegan community, just 1.5 miles from Pine Trail Estates. Downtown Chicago is about 42.5 miles away, and while commuters can take Intersate 94 into the city, the Waukegan Metra train station is also about 1.5 miles away. When traveling, people can catch their flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 34 miles away.
Pine Trails Estates commuters can access the bus at nearby stops.
Pine Trails Estates travelers can hop on the Metra at the Waukegan station.
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Old-fashioned diners and homey coffee shops along Grand Avenue
Just on the opposite side of Grand Avenue, Juan’s Chuck Wagon Restaurant feels like an old-fashioned diner, with tables and a counter overlooking the grill. The breakfast menu features hashbrowns, omelets and pancakes, alongside sandwiches and tacos for lunch and dinner. A bit down the road, Euphoria Café's big windows wrap around the coffee shop, creating a warm atmosphere paired with the wood fixtures and ferns. Along with caffeinated drinks, people can also order smoothie bowls, bagels and crepes. Lewis Fresh Market is about 1 mile down Grand Avenue, with buses also stopping along the route. Residents can also head 1 mile north to shop at Tony’s Fresh Market, Aldi and another Lewis Fresh Market location.
Enjoy a cup of coffee in the cozy interior of Euforia Cafe in Pine Trails Estates.
Check out Juan's Chuck Wagon, a local favorite in Pine Trails Estates.
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Parks in this Area
Hinkston Park
Larsen Nature Preserve Park
Yeoman Park
Plonien Park
Waukegan Municipal Beach
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
45 min drive
Bus
Grand Ave & Pine St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pine Trail Estates
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
113
Median Year Built
1935
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
488
Median Age
36
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,321
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%
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®
44/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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