Why Live in Pine Knoll
Pine Knoll, a neighborhood in Montgomery, offers a quiet residential setting with split-level and modern ranch-style homes on tree-lined streets. The area is characterized by single and double lots with tidy lawns, personal driveways, and single-car garages. While sidewalks are sparse, low traffic allows residents to stroll on the streets. Pine Knoll is within a mile of Aurora University’s sports complex and 3 miles from downtown Aurora, providing convenient access to both education and entertainment. The neighborhood is served by the highly rated West Aurora High School, part of the West Aurora School District 129. For commuters, the Aurora Metra station is 3 miles away, offering a direct route to Chicago’s Ogilvie Center. Pine Knoll is also close to major thoroughfares like Interstate 88 and Route 34. Local attractions include the Spartan Athletic Park, which hosts various sports events with free admission, and the Virgil Gilman Nature Trail, a 23-mile path for biking, hiking, and running. Dining options range from the Riverview Diner with views of the Fox River to Chef Uriel’s Tacos Diablos Truck on Jericho Road. Essential shopping is available at nearby Walmart Supercenter, Jewel-Osco, and ALDI. The neighborhood enjoys a low crime risk compared to the national average, making it a practical choice for those looking to settle down.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pine Knoll a good place to live?
Pine Knoll is a good place to live. Pine Knoll is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. Pine Knoll has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.4 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $114,036 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 35.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Pine Knoll are home owners, with 25.7% of residents renting and 74.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pine Knoll can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pine Knoll neighborhood guide.
Is Pine Knoll, IL a safe neighborhood?
Pine Knoll, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Pine Knoll?
The median home price in Pine Knoll is $349,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $70,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,700 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $73K a year to afford the median home price in Pine Knoll. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Pine Knoll is $114K.
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Home Trends in Pine Knoll, IL
On average, homes in Pine Knoll, Montgomery sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Pine Knoll, Montgomery over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$202
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$349,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%