A rapidly growing village home to a supportive community
Pingree Grove is a small but rapidly growing village nine miles west of downtown Elgin. Since 2000, its population has grown from less than 200 residents to over 11,000, making it the fastest-growing Illinois community with over 2,000 people. This modern suburbia is surrounded by miles of farmland and open fields, and despite its growth, residents pride themselves on its tight-knit feel. “It’s the residents that make Pingree Grove a great place to live," says Amber Kubiak, the village president. "Pingree Grove thrives on a sense of community. Although it has a growing population – over 11,000 in 2023 - it still has that small-town feel. Residents join together in times of need, from helping look for a missing dog and assisting neighbors with getting kids to school to helping local families in need during the holidays.”
Pingree Grove is a growing town with many home buying options.
Pingree Grove offers beautiful newer homes in quiet subdivisions.
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The trails of Pingree Grove Forest Preserve
Pingree Grove Forest Preserve is conveniently located directly south of the village’s most populated subdivisions and is home to 438 acres of wetlands, forests and open fields. The preserve is popular among dog walkers, with three miles of trails accessible to hikers, bikers and equestrians. Residents of Cambridge Lakes, the village’s largest subdivision, can enjoy the use of the Cambridge Lakes Community Center, which features an outdoor pool, fitness center and gymnasium. The community center is also home to baseball and softball fields used by the Northwest Little League, which has divisions for young athletes between the ages of four and 15.
The Cambridge Lakes Community Center offers an expansive outdoor pool in Pingree Grove.
Pingree Grove Forest Preserve is a great place to catch up on some hiking.
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The homes of Pingree Grove
With this rapid development over the past 20 years, homebuyers will find a similar theme throughout the area’s architecture. Most homes were designed in modern traditional, craftsman and Colonial Revival styles and built during the 21st century. This uniformity is also seen in front yards, with each home featuring a single tree and a narrow sidewalk that connects the entire community. As a result, it's not uncommon to see neighbors out on walks or groups of children walking together to the bus stop. The community is home to a few different subdivisions, though homes within each are priced within a similar range. Depending on size and condition, those looking to move into a free-standing home can expect a price range from $278,000 to $480,000. Townhomes are also available in the neighborhood and sell for $260,000 to $300,000.
Large single family homes with two car garages are found in Pingree Grove.
Townhome options are closer to downtown Pingree Grove, with plenty of parking.
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Mountain skiing at Hampshire Middle School
Students will head to Gary D. Wright Elementary School and Hampshire Middle School, both of which maintain a B rating on Niche. The middle school is home to a ski club, and members take several day trips throughout February and March to hit the Wisconsin slopes. Following this, students will attend classes at Hampshire High School, for which Niche has given an A-minus. The home of the Whip-Purs offers courses within one or two career clusters during their time at the high school, including computer design, fashion and apparel, automotive technology and robotics.
Hampshire Middle School has an overall B rating on niche close to Pingree Grove.
Gary D. Wright Elementary School is located near Pingree Grove.
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Seasonal flavors from The Milk House Ice Cream
Those looking to catch a game and catch up with friends head to Niko’s Tavern, where little ones make use of its smores station on the patio during summer months. Dessert comes in the form of hand-made ice cream at The Milk House Ice Cream off Reinking Road, with flavors that change seasonally. Just over 5 miles southeast sits a shopping development home to an Aldi for grocery needs and retail stores like Target, Burlington and more.
Niko's Tavern is a great place in Pingree Grove to grab a quick bite to eat.
Milk House Ice Cream bakes fresh waffle cones daily from scratch in Pingree Grove.
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Village Municipal Center traditions
“Pingree Grove residents also enjoy celebrating together with annual community events such as a weekend celebration of Independence Day, with a parade, music, family activities, and, of course, fireworks," says Kubiak. The village also hosts the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, which rings in the season with an electric parade of Christmas lights and a lighting ceremony at the Village Municipal Center.
Commuting from Pingree Grove
Interstate 90 sits just a couple miles north of the community. It can carry commuters to Chicago, a 48-mile drive east, and Chicago Midway International Airport, which sits 32.6 miles away in the same direction. Located off Highland Drive, a 6.6-mile trip from the neighborhood is Advocate Sherman Hospital, while Judson University is an 8-mile commute along Big Timber Road.
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