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Union Home for Sale

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    $325,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,675 Sq Ft

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    UNIQUE EARTH RANCH HOME BUILT INTO THE GROUND, SPECIAL ONE OF A KIND, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, OPEN KITCHEN, EAT-IN AREA AND FORMAL DINING ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, AND 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE ON SPACIOUS 2 ACRES LAND - 150 BY 513 X 234.63 X 443.2. STARTS ON ROWLAND ROAD AND GOES TO HAWTHORNE ROAD.

    Shirley Rochford All Exclusive Realty

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About Union

Union is a small-town community located 64 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, surrounded by farmland and known for its iconic water tower and the Illinois Railway Museum. The neighborhood features a mix of ranch-style, Colonial revival, and Tudor cottage homes, primarily built in the early to mid-1900s, with larger properties and modern traditional homes found eastward near nature preserves. Union's central area offers local dining options like Checker’s II and Clasen’s Tavern, and grocery shopping at Sullivan’s Foods 2.5 miles west or larger chains like Walmart 10 miles east. Students attend highly rated schools such as Locust Elementary School and Marengo Community High School. Attractions include Veteran’s Park with its playground and picnic pavilion, and the Pleasant Valley Conservation Area, which offers over 5 miles of trails and a fishing pond. Golf enthusiasts can visit Crystal Woods Golf Club 8 miles away. Major roads like U.S. Grant Memorial Highway and Illinois Route 176 provide easy access to the larger McHenry County area, with O’Hare International Airport 45 miles west by downtown Chicago and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital 11 miles east.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union a good place to live?
Union is a good place to live. Union is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Union is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Union has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.1 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $124,201 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 32% of residents. A majority of residents in Union are home owners, with 13.3% of residents renting and 86.7% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Union can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Union neighborhood guide.
Is Union, IL a safe neighborhood?
Union, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Union?
The median home price in Union is $425,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $85,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $95K a year to afford the median home price in Union. The average household income in Union is $124K.
What are the best public schools in Union?
The best public schools that serve Union are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Union, Union, IL?
The most popular zip codes in Union, Union, IL include 60010, 60142, 60014, 60140 and 60051.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Union, Union, IL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Union, Union, IL are Riley, Village of Lakewood, Henpeck, Del Webbs Sun City and South Huntley-Kane County.

Home Trends in Union, IL

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$425,000
Median Single Family Price
$427,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
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