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A family-friendly Chicago suburb with ample outdoor space
Its blend of big-city comforts and small-town charm makes moving to Northside-Wheaton an easy choice for many. Those who want to be close to the outdoors without sacrificing suburban conveniences enjoy living in proximity to neighborhood green spaces like Northside Park and Lincoln Marsh, as well as nearby shopping and downtown Wheaton's dining. The Wheaton Metra station makes the neighborhood convenient for commuters, and a highly rated school system attracts families from all over the Chicago area. "Wheaton is a wonderful town with many great schools and parks," says Patricia Murray, who's been selling real estate in the area since 1974. "Northside-Wheaton is quiet and safe, and residents really love being within walking distance to the parks."
Historic, ranch-style and new traditional homes
Northside-Wheaton has single-family homes in various architectural styles, the most common being ranch-style and new traditional homes. However, some historic homes still stand in the neighborhood, many of which have undergone renovations to accommodate modern lifestyles. These come in styles like American Foursquares, Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods. Northside-Wheaton's neighborhood streets are quiet and cozy. Large trees shade well-sized lots, and uncurbed streets provide a laidback charm that allows residences to blend seamlessly with the neighborhood's marsh ecosystem. Prices tend to fall between $400,000 and $800,000, with prices on the lower end getting buyers a cozy bungalow and the higher end getting them a large new build or fully restored historic home. In Northside-Wheaton, the median price for a single-family home is $600,000.
At Northside-Wheaton, ranch-stye home with a bright red entrance door.
Northside-Wheaton is home to a wide variety of homes with different sizes and styles.
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Community Unit School District No. 200 received an A-plus on Niche
Students in Northside-Wheaton attend schools in Community Unit School District No. 200, which received an overall rating of A-plus on the educational review site, Niche. They start at Longfellow, Washington, or Sandburg Elementary before continuing to Franklin or Monroe Middle. All of these schools received As on Niche. Then, all students in the neighborhood attend Wheaton North High School, which received an A-plus and routinely ranks in the Chicago Sun Times' Top Fifty High Schools in Illinois. Private schools in the neighborhood include Prairie School of DuPage, which enrolls students in preschool through eighth grade, and Wheaton Montessori School, which enrolls students in early childhood through ninth grade. Neither has been rated on Niche.
Northside-Wheaton students can attend Long Fellow Elementary School.
Residents of Northside-Wheaton can send their kids to Franklin Middle School.
Northside-Wheaton students end up at Wheaton North High School, home of the Falcons.
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Northside Park, Cosley Zoo and other outdoor activities
Northside Park is the neighborhood's central public green space, where families celebrate birthdays and holidays, play tennis and pickleball and cool off in the summer at the pool. Kid-friendly facilities include a small zipline and ADA playground, providing engagement for children of all abilities. Nearby, the five-acre Cosley Zoo lets residents interact with farm animals, and the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area is popular for walking, biking and fishing. Smaller neighborhood parks like Herrick Park, W.W. Stevens Park and Willow Point Conservatory provide residents with proximity to playgrounds and green space. Just north of the neighborhood, residents can book tee times or pursue memberships at Klein Creek Golf Club.
A player lines up a clean 3 point shot at Northside Park in Northside-Wheaton.
A resident of Northside-Wheaton, enjoys the fishing deck at Lincoln Marsh.
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Dining downtown, running errands and shopping
There's no shortage of local restaurants in and around Northside-Wheaton. When residents want to stay in the neighborhood, they can dine at Rosie O'Reilly's, the local Irish pub, or Mi Casa, a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Just south of the neighborhood, they can head to downtown Wheaton for American fare at The Burger Social, steak and seafood at Ivy and brunch at Egg Harbor Café. For groceries, most shop at the Jewel-Osco on the north end of the neighborhood, and around there, they can run errands at major retailers like Ace Hardware and The Home Depot and boutiques like Bricks & Minifigs, a LEGO resale shop, and Quest Bookshop, a theosophical bookstore.
Mi Casa Mexican restaurant serves delicious tacos and burritos in Northside-Wheaton.
For groceries near Northside-Wheaton head to Jewel-Osco.
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Getting to Chicago and around the neighborhood
Northside-Wheaton is 30 miles west of downtown Chicago, and it typically takes 45 minutes to an hour to get there by car. Alternatively, residents can take the Metra from the Wheaton station to get there in an hour. The Pace Bus offers routes around the neighborhood, but most residents rely on cars to get around. The closest hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, is less than two miles from the neighborhood, and the nearest airport, O'Hare, is about 30 minutes away.
The DuPage County Fair and ongoing community events
A nearly 200-year-old tradition, the DuPage County Fair is the neighborhood's biggest annual event. It started as a celebration of Illinois agriculture and continues this tradition with livestock, produce and baking competitions and farming equipment exhibitions in addition to live music, carnival rides and games. The DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds hosts events throughout the year, like antique shows, a monthly model train show and the Chicago Scots' annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games.
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Parks in this Area
Graf Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Picnic Area
Herrick Park
Lake
Picnic Area
Trails
W.W. Stevens Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Lincoln Marsh
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Northside Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Winfield Estates Park
Basketball
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
36 min drive
Bus
Main St & Oak Ave
Bus
Main St & Parkway Dr
Bus
Main St & Harrison Ave
Bus
Main St & Jefferson Ave
Bus
Main St & Wakeman Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northside-Wheaton
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northside-Wheaton, Wheaton sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Northside-Wheaton, Wheaton over the last 12 months is $604,807, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this charming and move-in-ready Wheaton home, perfectly situated in the highly sought after Wheaton North High School District! This delightful property invites you to move in and immediately begin making memories. This three bedroom, two bath home has just been updated with new paint, carpeting and many various fixtures. The first floor hardwood floors are gorgeous with the morning
Rare buildable lot with city sewer and water on site. A full set of engineered plans(in Additional Information) is included with the sale. Located on the south-east corner of Grand Ave and Pleasant Hill rd.
Here's your golden opportunity to build your dream home with local, luxury home builder, Bredehoeft Builders in prime Northside Wheaton! This IN TOWN lot is 66x152 and backs up to Northside Park with over 70 acres of year round outdoor activities! Northside Park offers walking trails, tennis courts, outdoor pool, playground, bocce, fishing, basketball courts, ice skating and a sledding hill!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,128
Median Age
39
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$121,489
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,925
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
61.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
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®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 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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