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Choose your own lifestyle
Like those old books where you can choose your own adventure, living in Hawthorne puts the power of choice in your hands. This neighborhood is neatly divided into four quadrants, highlighted by two major roads intersecting: President Street and Hawthorne Boulevard. The charm of Hawthorne is that it still feels modern. “This is such a great area if you want to be in touch with a lot of activities,” says realtor Wendy Lee.
Charming and lush tree lined streets keep the Hawthorne community close by and neighuborly.
Homes in the area have a range of prices, making Hawthorne welcoming to newcomers.
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Endless options
Almost any convenience is within arm’s reach. Hawthorne is near Route 64, a commercial corridor with big retailers, grocery stores and eateries. The Roosevelt Road corridor has dozens of shops and restaurants like Target. For local flavor, head to the Hen House of Wheaton. Rustic décor like windmills and watering pails greet you inside, while the menu offers comforting breakfast dishes like French toast, crepes and poached eggs. Cozy up by the fireplace during the cool months, then enjoy the outdoor patio when the days are long.
The Hen House is Hawthorne's busy brunch go to on Campus Avenue.
Looking for lunch, head to Steam Boat BBQ in Hawthorne's Main St Plaza.
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Wide array of housing stock
Homes in the area have a range of prices, making Hawthorne welcoming to an array of homebuyers. Updated condos, initially built in the late 1970s, start at $135,000. Midcentury modern split-level homes with streamlined facades and bay windows cost around $300,000. As with local condos, these, too, will have updated interiors. There are even more options in the $500,000 to $600,000 range. Expect to see prewar American foursquare in brick or stucco, exuding classic features like front doors under covered porches. There are also midcentury modern homes with greater square footage: some of these houses stretch to almost 4,000 square feet. In general, price points are between $284,000 and $1.4 million.
No yard no problem, Hawthorne has town homes for those who don't wish to maintain their grass.
Large modern brick homes can be found all around Hawthorne IL.
New construction is popping up everywhere in Hawthorne Illinois.
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One of the top schools in the state
Schools are abundant in this neighborhood. Longfellow Elementary has an A rating from Niche, as does Franklin Middle School. Wheaton North High School was founded in the mid-1960s and has a reputation for participating in community service – former President Bill Clinton once visited to celebrate just that. The school has an A-plus rating and is considered one of the best high schools in the state. Wheaton College is one of three colleges near the area.
Wheaton North High School, home of the Falcons, received an A+ rating from Niche.
Welcome to Franklin Middle School.
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Outdoor fun
Parks are another prime place where locals like to gather. Hawthorne has green spaces both big and small. At Lawson Field, people enjoy playing soccer. At Northside Park, opportunities abound: go fishing in the pond, play everything from basketball to tennis, and then take a dip at the Aquatic Center. Or simply enjoy the vast walking trails that spread across this 69-acre expanse. The equally large Community Park offers another escape, with similar athletic facilities and walking paths. You’re never far away from fresh air in Hawthorne.
Miles of walking and bike trails run right through the heart of Hawthorne, Wheaton.
Hawthorne locals are fishing at the pond in Community Park.
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Where and how to commute
Pick up Interstate 395 from here to access more destinations or use it to arrive in downtown Chicago in less than half an hour. With its striking redbrick façade, the Wheaton Metra station is another popular transportation option for residents. Hawthorn has a second commuter rail station, less than a five-minute walk from the community as well as two bus stations. For long-distance travelers, Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Midway International airports are both less than 45 minutes away.
Pick up Interstate 395 to access more destinations or use it to arrive in downtown Chicago.
Residents of Wheaton are coming back from work at College Ave Metra Station.
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FYI
Those moving to Hawthorne will be subject to a $175 monthly HOA fee, which includes insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care and snow removal.Hawthorne has a wealth of opportunities in its backyard.
The Hawthorne neighborhood is one of Wheaton's most sought after housing areas.
Rows of quaint cottages line green streets in Wheaton's Hawthorne neighborhood.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hawthorne
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Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hawthorne Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hawthorne, Wheaton sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Hawthorne, Wheaton over the last 12 months is $573,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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