Why Live in Norshore Park
Norshore Park in Waukegan offers a mix of outdoor activities, convenient amenities, and accessible transportation. Residents can explore the 5 miles of wooded trails at Greenbelt Forest Preserve, ideal for hiking and cross-country skiing, with deer sightings and educational plaques along the way. Golfers can visit the nearby Foss Park Golf Course, while Corrine J. Rose Park provides a waterpark and playground for families, including basketball and tennis courts. Belvidere Road serves as the main thoroughfare, with bus routes connecting to downtown and the Waukegan Metra station, 2.5 miles away, offering a commute to downtown Chicago, 39 miles away. The neighborhood features duplexes and ranch-style homes from the 1950s and 60s, with mature trees providing occasional shade over the sidewalks. Local dining options include Monica’s Diner, Mike’s Pizza, and Toluca’s Restaurant, while grocery needs are met by Waukegan Fruit Market and nearby supermarkets like Walmart and Lewis Fresh Market, both 3 miles away. Monthly ArtWauk events and the annual Scoop the Loop car show add cultural vibrancy to downtown Waukegan, easily accessible from Norshore Park. The neighborhood's open streets showcase homes with plain lawns and overhead telephone wires, reflecting its mid-20th-century roots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norshore Park a good place to live?
Norshore Park is a good place to live. Norshore Park is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Norshore Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 37. The average household income is $59,072 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 14.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Norshore Park are home owners, with 49.5% of residents renting and 50.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Norshore Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Norshore Park neighborhood guide.
Is Norshore Park, IL a safe neighborhood?
Norshore Park, IL is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Norshore Park?
The median home price in Norshore Park is $295,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $59,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $66K a year to afford the median home price in Norshore Park. The average household income in Norshore Park is $59K.
What are the best public schools in Norshore Park?
The best public schools that serve Norshore Park are:
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Are home prices dropping in Norshore Park?
Yes, home prices in Norshore Park are down 8% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Norshore Park, IL
On average, homes in Norshore Park, Waukegan sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Norshore Park, Waukegan over the last 12 months is $295,500, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$295,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$350,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$163,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$161
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%