$218,030Average Value$216Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
West side of Waukegan
Two miles from Lake Michigan and downtown Waukegan, Washington Hills is a small residential neighborhood near the busy intersection of Washington Street and Green Bay Road. It’s just a short drive down Washington Street east to reach downtown. “I love Waukegan. It is one of the most unique places I’ve ever lived,” says Niya Simone, public relations specialist for the city of Waukegan. “It has an urban feel, but it’s very much a big, small town.” Residents enjoy living near two major roads where dining and shopping opportunities are not far away.
Modest mid-century homes in Washington Hills
Most homes are from the 1950s and ‘60s and have two to four bedrooms -- those over 2,000 square feet are the exception rather than the norm. A few houses have been built within 30 years, but their design stays true to the older examples. The median price in Washington Hills is $217,000, slightly less than the median price throughout Waukegan. The price range runs from $130,000 to $300,000, and the most popular styles are split-level, ranch and under 1,000 square feet Minimal Traditional designs The CAP crime score for the neighborhood is 4, consistent with the national average. Only the category of motor vehicle theft is slightly above the average.
Walk along the quiet streets of Washington Hills, IL.
This split level home has beautiful brown accents.
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Brunch Mexican style on Washington Street
Avocado Express, which serves steak breakfast tacos and eggs with jalapenos for breakfast and brunch, is on Washington Street, just east of the neighborhood. For Mexican fare any time of day, Taqueria El Paraiso is an order-at-the-counter restaurant with plenty of seating and a casual atmosphere. Filipino food is the star at SMC Pampanga Express, with some dishes garnished with Adobo, a vinegar and soy sauce mixture. For dessert, turon is a deep-fried plantain covered in sugar. Super Mercado El Mexicano is a grocery store that sells Mexican products on Washington Street. Jewel-Osco is North on Green Bay Road, and Lewis Fresh Market is a mile north on Grand Avenue.
Taqueria El Paraiso is an order-at-the-counter restaurant with plenty of seating.
Super Mercado El Mexicano is a grocery store that sells Mexican goods.
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Full soccer pitch at Malek Field
On the north side of Monroe Street, a large soccer area is part of Malek Field. Heading east on Monroe, just east of Evergreen Avenue, are a couple more places to play soccer and two baseball and softball diamonds. Those fields are west of the Brookside campus of Waukegan High School, one of two high schools in the city where ninth and tenth graders attend. Park in the Glen and Corinne J. Rose Park are a mile south of Washington Hills. Park in the Glen totals around 6 acres and is in the Hidden Glen neighborhood. There is a paved walking path, playground and picnic areas. Corinne J. Rose Park is named after the first female executive director of the Waukegan Park District. The summer is teeming with kids and adults enjoying the SplashZone water park.
Corrine J. Rose Park features swing sets and a large playground in Waukegan.
Spot rare birds at Greenbelt Forest Preserve.
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Waukegan High School students are split
Public school students in Washington Hills attend Washington Elementary School, rated D-plus on Niche. From sixth through eighth grade, Robert Abbott Middle School has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio, and parents of students at this school can participate in monthly Chat-n-Chew discussions about dealing with the emotional changes that middle school students experience. Students who attend Waukegan High School go to two campuses. The Brookside campus serves ninth and tenth graders, while juniors and seniors go to the Washington Campus farther east. The middle and high schools are both rated a C-minus.
Washington Elementary School is located in Waukegan.
Waukegan High School is a public school located in Waukegan, IL.
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Downtown Waukegan events
It’s a short drive east to Downtown Waukegan, which has transitioned into a trendy shopping and arts district. The downtown features the monthly ArtWauk in the Arts and Entertainment district at Genesee and Washington streets. Art galleries in this area draw visitors with compelling merchandise for sale and free refreshments. In July, classic car lovers come downtown for Scoop the Loop, based on an old practice where people would show off their cars by driving around in a loop in populated areas. The weekend event includes a car show and live music.
Enjoy live theatre and shows at the Genesee Theatre in Downtown Waukegan.
Old friends gather inside Belvidere Mall to catch up.
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Pace buses on Washington Street and Green Bay Road
Relying on public transportation means a short walk to Washington Street to catch the Pace bus, which also stops on nearby Green Bay Road. Six miles west, the connection with Interstate 94 leads 45 miles into downtown Chicago, and O’Hare International Airport is about 30 miles south. The Waukegan Metra station downtown is two and a half miles away. The largest hospital is Vista Medical Center East, about 4 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Hinkston Park
Corrine J. Rose Park
Larsen Nature Preserve Park
Greenbelt Forest Preserve
Bike Trails
Fishing
Lake
Park in the Glenn
Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
42 min drive
Bus
Washington St & Baldwin Ave
Bus
Washington St & Pioneer Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Washington Hills
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington Hills, Waukegan sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Washington Hills, Waukegan over the last 12 months is $194,250, down 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Just getting started or downsizing? Drive onto the new asphalt driveway, walk up the new sidewalk and steps & into your living room. Then go into your beautiful kitchen and through the rear porch and unto the deep private back yard. The convenience of the Living room, kitchen, bath and bedroom on the first floor serves you well with all its natural light. On your way to the upstairs, appreciate
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Teddie Stiltner,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
569
Median Age
36
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,076
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,792
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
57.3%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
73.9%
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®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 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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