Situated between a lush nature preserve and a suburban village center, Arlington Heights' Surrey Ridge neighborhood is a mainly residential community “The neighborhood is only a couple of miles from downtown, which has transformed over the last 20 years as a vibrant entertainment district,” says Dave LoSavio, a Realtor with Mark Allen Realty, who lives in downtown Arlington Heights. While there are plenty of retail options downtown, a resident of the Surrey Ridge neighborhood has plenty of options along Golf and Algonquin Roads, two of the village's major thoroughfares.
1960s and ‘70s homes in Surrey Ridge
Surrey Ridge's homes are mainly split-level and Colonial Revival, built in the 1960s and ‘70s in a small development with curvilinear roads next to a community park. Sales of the single-family homes generally range from $450,000 to $700,000. When a house goes up for sale in this neighborhood, it’s usually off the market in about a week, making it a competitive neighborhood for buyers. A condo development on Arlington Heights Road has two-bedroom units priced between $200,000 and $300,000. Sidewalks are prominent along the neighborhoods, and the 3 CAP crime score, which is below the national average, makes it a good place for a neighborhood stroll.
Many homes in Surrey Ridge are are either split-level or Colonial Revival styles.
Colonial Revival style homes with covered porches are common in Surrey Ridge.
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Heritage Park and Busse Woods
Heritage Park, the park inside the neighborhood, has soccer fields, baseball diamonds and a public swimming pool. A sledding hill and ice rink means the park is active in any weather. The Arlington Heights Park District operates the nearby Arlington Lakes Golf Club and offers lessons for kids and adults. It’s a short drive south to explore the many miles of trails, elk pasture and protected land at Busse Woods Forest Preserve, totaling over 3,500 acres.
Neighbors and guests enjoy utilizing the tennis or pickleball courts in Heritage Park.
Be sure to check out Busse Woods for scenic hiking trails any season of the year.
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Two miles south of downtown Arlington Heights
With independent shops, restaurants and a performing arts theater, downtown Arlington Heights has many places to explore. The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre hosts concerts, comedy shows and professional theater productions. Big Shot Piano Bar & Restaurant is a live music venue that’s big on spirits and audience sing-alongs. Helping patrons celebrate anniversaries, birthdays and other milestones, The Eiffel Flower sells colorful floral arrangements and boutique shop gifts.
Additional retail options on Golf Road
Dining in Arlington Heights can be like traveling to other parts of the world without leaving the neighborhood. “There’s a diverse collection of restaurants nearby,” LoSavio says. “From authentic Chinese to Eastern European, they’re all represented.” Asian Bistro focuses on spicy dishes from China's Szechuan province. Qulinarnia is a few miles east on Golf Road in neighboring Mount Prospect, specializing in Polish food. Retail overload is about 3 miles away at Woodfield Mall, with over 230 stores, in nearby Schaumburg. Jewel-Osco and Meijer are grocery stores that are both within a short drive.
Qulinarnia is a family owned contemporary Polish restaurant near Surrey Ridge.
Surrey Ridge residents get the bulk of their grocery needs from the local Jewel Osco.
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A neighborhood school and an A-plus-rated Rolling Meadows High School
Juliette Low Elementary is part of the Arlington Heights School District 25 and gets a C-plus rating on Niche. Some middle school students attend Holmes Junior High School in the Community Consolidated School District 59 in Mount Prospect. This school is rated a B with a 10-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Rolling Meadows High School is rated an A-plus and is part of the Township High School District. The school has a 94% average graduation rate.
Juliette Low Elementary School has a Niche score of C+.
Rolling Meadows High School is a top rated school in Illinois ranking at number 37 on Niche.
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Proximity to Interstate 90
While driving to the Arlington Heights Metra station two miles north is an option for commuters, it’s about a mile and a half to get on Interstate 90. The interstate leads to O’Hare International Airport in about 10 miles. Downtown Chicago is another 15 miles away. The Pace suburban bus line has multiple stops on Golf Road and serves the area around Woodfield Mall. Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, the area's largest medical center, is about a mile north of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Heritage Park
Sunset Meadows Park
Football
Grills
Picnic Area
Busse Woods
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
17 min drive
Bus
Golf Rd & Milbrook Ln
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Surrey Ridge
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Surrey Ridge, Arlington Heights sell after 5 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Surrey Ridge, Arlington Heights over the last 12 months is $591,125, up 44% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
144 feet of frontage on Arlington Heights Road! Prime vacant land spanning 0.86 acres, rezoned to O-T (Office Transitional). Comes with professional drawings, building plans, and a traffic study-ready to build! Located near the intersection of Golf Road and Arlington Heights Road, just north of the full I-90 interchange. Site utilities include gas, electric, well, and septic. Easy to view
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
497
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,625
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,288
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
65%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
17''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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