Dunham Castle
Custom-built estates and properties with barns in Dunham Castle
Dunham Castle’s narrow roads are closely lined with trees and shrubs, creating a sense of privacy throughout the neighborhood. When the trees open, they might reveal ambling fields with grazing horses or the many custom-built, estate-like homes with styles ranging from Tutor Revivals and French to traditional Colonial Revivals. Long driveways also add a secluded feel to properties. Most properties offer at least 1 acre of land, and residents can keep horses on their properties and build barns if they have more than 2 acres. Home prices here will vastly differ depending on the size of the home, with some selling as low as $525,000 while one with six bedrooms might sell for over 1.4 million, though even those on the lower end of the spectrum can come with multiple acres. Options with barns and stables already built also tend to sell closer to the millions.Dunham Castle's dressage centers and golf clubs
Dunham Woods Riding Club is one of Dunham Castle’s riding destinations, but it offers more to members with tennis and swimming facilities. Members can enroll in lessons to learn how to ride and there are day camps throughout the summer for various equestrian activities. HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center sits on the northern side of Dunham Castle, hosting dressage competitions for serious equestrians. The Royal Fox Country Club is modeled after Thomas Jefferson’s estate, Monticello, in Virginia and features golf, swimming and fitness amenities for members. The Wayne-DuPage Riding Trails snake throughout the community, offering easy access for those keeping horses on their properties. When residents just want to get outside and connect with nature, Dunham Forest Preserve offers 374 acres of prairies and wetlands with trails leading to scenic overlooks.Studying media and digial arts at South Elgin High School
Dunham Castle is split between two school districts, with residents to the north districted for District U-46 and the southern side districted for Saint Charles 303. Kids on the northern side will start at Wayne Elementary School for kindergarten through sixth grade, which earns a B from Niche. Kenyon Woods Middle School receives a B-plus ranking. South Elgin High School earns an A-minus. Students interested in journalism or audio and video production can enroll in their Beacon Academy of Media and Digital Arts magnet program.Art Deco steak houses in Saint Charles
Because Saint Charles is so close to the community, Dorn shares that that is where most Dunham Castle residents go for a night out. “It’s fabulous for restaurant hopping and nightlife,” Dorn says. “There are lots of concerts at the renovated Arcada Theatre.” For brunch, The Southern Café is known for its Nasty Biscuit, which is a biscuit stuffed with fried chicken and topped with scrambled eggs and hashbrowns, but the menu also features plenty of breakfast classics. Saint Charles Place Steak House has an old-fashioned feel with 1920s Art Deco paintings on the wall. They are known for their expensive steak cuts. For groceries, Jewel-Osco is just over 3 miles away, down Dunham Road. Target is 4 miles from Dunham Castle.Dunham Castle's country roads and getting to Saint Charles
While residents can use their horses to get to the riding clubs and enjoy the countryside around Dunham Castle, most people take their cars when venturing beyond the community. Most of the neighborhood streets here are narrow country, so Dunham and Army Trail Roads are the more major two-way streets running through the neighborhood. Downtown Saint Charles is about 5 miles away via Illinois Route 25. Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is 9 miles away. For those commuting to downtown Chicago, it is 41 miles away and accessible along I-290. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the closest airport, about 32 miles away from Dunham Castle along I-290.Hunting season in Dunham Castle and Saint Charles's fall traditions
From late summer to early December, the hunting season comes to Dunham Castle. The Wayne-DuPage Hunt (WDH) occurs three times a week, with foxhounds and horses riding through public and private land on simulated hunts created using scents for the dogs to follow. Hunters wear traditional red coats and black caps while hunting, showing how seriously the equestrians in the Dunham Castle community take hunting season. HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center will be hosting the US Dressage Festival of Champions in August of 2024, where competitors will come from across the country to compete in a week of dressage events. In Saint Charles, the Scarecrow Festival is a community favorite, where locals create their own scarecrows and the town votes on which one is the best. The town gets into the festival spirit with live music and games downtown and specials and sales at the shops and restaurants.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dalia Metzger
Dalia Metzger
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(630) 556-8762
106 Total Sales
1 in Dunham Castle
$1,700,000 Price
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Jordan Mansk
Jordan Mansk
Responds QuicklyGreat Western Properties
(630) 880-0611
81 Total Sales
1 in Dunham Castle
$210,000 Price
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Matt Lysien
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(224) 315-8087
524 Total Sales
1 in Dunham Castle
$240,000 Price
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Joy Baez
Joy Baez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(630) 394-5253
72 Total Sales
3 in Dunham Castle
$440K - $875K Price Range
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Meg Whitted
Meg Whitted
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
(630) 793-4272
220 Total Sales
2 in Dunham Castle
$750K - $800K Price Range
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Alex Peterson
Alex Peterson
Responds QuicklySouthwestern Real Estate, Inc.
(630) 672-5319
70 Total Sales
1 in Dunham Castle
$630,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
River Bend Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
James Pate Philip State Park
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Multi-Purpose Field
Fox River Bluff County Forest Preserve
Majestic Oaks Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Norris Woods Nature Preserve
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dunham Castle | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dunham Castle Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dunham Castle, Wayne sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dunham Castle, Wayne over the last 12 months is $720,000, up 483% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$720,000
Median Sale Price
$720,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$720,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
483%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$198
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
252
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,341
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
30,492
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
1,046
Median Age
53
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$145,237
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$173,125
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
47.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.8%
% Population in Labor Force
72.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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