Shore Highlands
Neighborhood in Waukegan, Illinois
Lake County 60031, 60085, 60087
Ranch-style homes with a few opportunities to buy new construction
Homes in Shore Highlands were mainly built in the 1930s through to the 1990s, though there is some new construction. Single-story ranch-style homes and split levels are common. Although fixer-uppers can start as low as $150,000, properties typically range in price from $250,000 to $350,000. Many homes have over an acre of land, and open plots of land are still available for development. There are no sidewalks, and most homes are shaded by mature trees. Some of the homes are at a slight risk of flooding, especially around the small pond off Highland Avenue.
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Exercise, swim and read at the Field House
Hinkston Park, just over a mile away, is one of the most popular parks in the city thanks to The Field House Sports Fitness & Aquatics Center which is located there. The facility hosts sports, fitness classes and summer camps with its 14,000-square-foot gym, climbing wall, four basketball courts and a walking track. The aquatics center has several pools, steam rooms and a sauna. "There are a million and one amenities at the fieldhouse. They even have a library in there," Simone says. "It's a real pillar of the community."Several houses of worship in the neighborhood play a role in the community. Iglesia Ven Señor Jesus is a Spanish-speaking church with an annual event to give away school supplies to children. St. John's United Church of Christ welcomes LGBTQ+ groups to use its building as a safe meeting space.
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Split between two school districts
All homes on the east side of Green Bay Road are zoned for Waukegan Community School District 60. Oakdale Elementary School gets a C-minus rating from Niche and feeds into Miguel Juarez Middle School, rated D-plus. The district only has one high school, but Waukegan High has two campuses, one for freshman and sophmores and another upperclassmen. The high school gets an overall C-minus rating. District schools offer free breakfast and lunches to all students, and some locations also have free meals in the summer months.Any homes on the west side of Green Bay Road are zoned for Gurnee Public Schools, which Niche rates as B-minus overall. This district is one of the smallest in the county, with three schools and around 1,800 students.
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Rural attractions of Waukegan County
The northwest side of Waukegan has some of the area's more rural attractions, including forest preserves, an off-leash dog park and the Bonnie Brook Golf Course. Local farms like Kroll's Fall Harvest get popular in the autumn for pumpkin patches and hayrides. There's a BMX track, and the small Waukegan National Airport hosts occasional air shows. The neighborhood is also 6 miles away from the sandy shore of Lake Michigan, which is lined with state and municipal parks.
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Major employers and commuting options
Shore Highlands is about 2 miles from the industrial hub along Delany Road, which has various manufacturing companies, supply stores and autobody shops. Nosco Inc., a package innovation center, is one of the largest employers in Gurnee. The neighborhood is primarily car-dependent, though a bus line does run along Green Bay Road. It's a 4-mile trip into downtown Waukegan, about 25 minutes by bus. Downtown has a Metra stop, connecting to Chicago in an hour and 20 minutes.
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Hispanic cuisine and nearby supermercados
Despite the rural feel, Shore Highlands is not too far away from shopping and dining options. There is a Jewel-Osco less than a mile down Green Bay Road. Grand Avenue, one of the busiest retail corridors in Waukegan, is a mile away and runs by chain restaurants, Lewis Fresh Market and several Hispanic grocery stores, or supermercados. Waukegan is also known for its Hispanic restaurants. Even on the city's outskirts, there are plenty of options, including the family-owned El Sabrocito and Tamalería Doña Amada. Another nearby favorite is Quonset Pizza, which has served Waukegan since 1946.Shore Highlands also borders Gurnee, a city that offers Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills Mall, the largest mall in Lake County.
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Written By
Catherine Lashley
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Chris Jeong
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Courtney Caraway
Courtney Caraway
Gallery Realty Inc.
(773) 900-6135
204 Total Sales
2 in Shore Highlands
$8K - $16K Price Range
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Venny Rivera
Venny Rivera
eXp Realty
(224) 458-2864
311 Total Sales
1 in Shore Highlands
$135,000 Price
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Iris Gomez
Iris Gomez
Responds QuicklyCompass
(224) 219-0914
131 Total Sales
1 in Shore Highlands
$268,000 Price
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Terrence Muse
Terrence Muse
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Premier
(224) 507-7631
246 Total Sales
1 in Shore Highlands
$232,000 Price
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Renee O'Brien
Renee O'Brien
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams North Shore West
(224) 532-5028
172 Total Sales
1 in Shore Highlands
$7,500 Price
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Jamie Hering
Jamie Hering
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(224) 427-6271
817 Total Sales
1 in Shore Highlands
$375,000 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
Hinkston Park
Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
Hinkston Park
Waukegan Savanna Off-Leash Dog Area
Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve
Waukegan’s Greg Petry SportsPark
Eugene J. Kennick Park
Shaw Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Shore Highlands | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Shore Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shore Highlands, Waukegan sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Shore Highlands, Waukegan over the last 12 months is $266,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$284,000
Median Sale Price
$266,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$270,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
274
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,667
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
815
Median Age
40
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,328
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,248
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84%
College Graduates
21.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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