Why Live in Southeast Saint Charles
Southeast St. Charles features a mix of historical and new construction homes, including Colonial Revivals, ranch-style homes, and bilevels from the early-to-mid 20th century, alongside recent traditional architecture. The neighborhood is characterized by tree-lined streets, sidewalks, and a combination of attached and detached garages, with street parking also available. Home prices range from $200,000 to $600,000, with new builds averaging around $780,000, and townhomes priced between $270,000 and $360,000. Residents enjoy several community parks, such as Rotary Park with its playground and shaded field, and Cambridge Park with a paved walking path. Riverside Park provides access to the Fox River Trail, a nearly 46-mile path passing through various waterfront parks. Langum Park offers ball fields, tennis courts, and a sled hill and ice rink in winter. The East Side Sports Complex includes a skate park, dog park, and multiple sports courts. Downtown St. Charles, less than a mile away, is a vibrant area with dining options like La Zaza Trattoria and Smallcakes A Cupcakery, and entertainment venues such as the Arcada Theatre. Main Street features small businesses, family-owned eateries, and big-box retailers like TJ Maxx and Target. Annual events include Scarecrow Weekend and the Electric Christmas Parade. The neighborhood is primarily car-dependent, with Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital 4 miles south and the DuPage Airport Authority 2 miles east. Chicago commuters can drive 45 miles east or take the Metra from Geneva station, 3 miles south. Students attend highly rated schools in the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, including Munhall Elementary, Wredling Middle School, and St. Charles East High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southeast Saint Charles a good place to live?
Southeast Saint Charles is a good place to live. Southeast Saint Charles is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Southeast Saint Charles has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.3 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $128,537 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 44.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Southeast Saint Charles are home owners, with 31.2% of residents renting and 68.8% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Southeast Saint Charles, IL a safe neighborhood?
Southeast Saint Charles, 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 Southeast Saint Charles?
The median home price in Southeast Saint Charles is $385,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $77,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,000 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $86K a year to afford the median home price in Southeast Saint Charles. The average household income in Southeast Saint Charles is $129K.
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Home Trends in Southeast Saint Charles, IL
On average, homes in Southeast Saint Charles, Saint Charles sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Saint Charles, Saint Charles over the last 12 months is $352,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$352,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$325,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$3,289,950
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$380,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$315,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$257
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
66
Median List Price
$385,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%