Why Live in Wesglen
Wesglen, a modern suburban neighborhood in southwest Romeoville, is located 35 miles from downtown Chicago. The community features peaceful ponds, manicured lawns, and tree-shaded sidewalks along streets with floral names like Lavender, Zinnia, and Honeysuckle. Homes in Wesglen, built between the late 1990s and early 2000s, typically range from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet, with larger homes near ponds exceeding 4,000 square feet. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including A. Vito Martinez Middle and Romeoville High School, both of which offer a variety of extracurricular activities and commendable academic programs. Wesglen Country Club is a central hub for residents, featuring a banquet hall, pool, and tennis courts, while nearby Wesglen Park offers a playground and baseball diamonds. Boucher Prairie Park includes a playground, basketball court, and splash pad. For golf enthusiasts, Mistwood Golf Club provides an 18-hole course with picturesque water features. Retail and dining options are plentiful, with Romeoville Crossings shopping center, Scene75 Entertainment Center, and various restaurants like McWethy's Tavern. The neighborhood also hosts numerous community events throughout the year, such as Movies Under the Stars, Rockin' the Ville, and the Autumn Colors Craft Show. Commuters benefit from easy access to Interstate 55 via Weber Road, the Romeoville Metra Station, and the suburban bus system, Pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wesglen a good place to live?
Wesglen is a good place to live. Wesglen is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Wesglen has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.1 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $127,880 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Wesglen are home owners, with 2.1% of residents renting and 97.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wesglen can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wesglen neighborhood guide.
Is Wesglen, IL a safe neighborhood?
Wesglen, 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 Wesglen?
The median home price in Wesglen is $754,394. If you put a 20% down payment of $150,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,910 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $168K a year to afford the median home price in Wesglen. The average household income in Wesglen is $128K.
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Home Trends in Wesglen, IL
On average, homes in Wesglen, Romeoville sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wesglen, Romeoville over the last 12 months is $567,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$567,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$631,944
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$2,690,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$2,690,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$679
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median List Price
$754,394
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%