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Schmidt's is a popular restaurant in La Fox in Elburn township.
A touch of rural about 50 miles west of Chicago
About 50 miles west of downtown Chicago on the outskirts of the western suburbs is the community of La Fox, located between the city of Geneva and the village of Elburn. Dating back to 1859, the community was devoted to farming for about 100 years. “There are still working farms here, but also large homes on large lots. The open land left is precious to the people who live here. A big, planned development was proposed here in the late 1990s, with a bunch of ball fields and parks. Locals were worried about losing the rural landscape that makes this place special, and those plans were scrapped,” says Bill Zander, a longtime resident and former La Fox Civic Association treasurer.
Rural beauty is anywhere you look when living in magical La Fox.
Working farms in La Fox
In addition to growing food, some farms in La Fox serve as gathering places for the community. Heritage Prairie Farm offers organic produce. It also hosts weekly social nights on Wednesdays from June through September, inviting visitors for live music, lawn games, food and drinks. The Artisan Craft & Food Fair is held each November, with vendors selling their handmade goods. Rustic Road Farm grows food for the community that’s available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Suburban subdivisions in La Fox
Amid the rural landscape, subdivision homes are on larger plots of land than those in a typical suburban neighborhood. Many of the homes are also fairly spacious, with the median square footage just under 2,500 square feet. Split-level and ranch-style homes are generally priced between $350,000 and $500,000. Cape Cod and contemporary ranch-style houses priced between $600,000 and $900,000 are on larger plots of land, up to 6 acres.
La Fox has quality homes in a balanced rural setting for all families to call home.
La Fox offers a variety of beautiful custom homes for any new family starting out.
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Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve is located in Elburn Illinois near La Fox.
Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve
When it snows in the winter, convene at Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve to sled down the hills that rise 200 feet amid the prairie landscape. There’s a trail leading to the top of the mound formed tens of thousands of years ago from layer deposits in what used to be a glacier during the Ice Age. The neighborhood is surrounded by golf courses like Hughes Creek Golf Club, located next to the Blackberry Creek Subdivision. Tanna Farms Golf Club is east of the forest preserve.
The Metra is conveniently located in Elburn near La Fox for any commute to the city you like.
Metra stop in La Fox
There is a Metra station with a large parking lot in La Fox. The journey into downtown Chicago takes a little more than an hour. For those who need to drive to downtown Chicago, it’s about a 55-mile drive via Interstate 88, about 6 miles south. “In many aspects, this neighborhood is a bedroom community for those working in the nearby suburb of St. Charles,” less than 10 miles from La Fox says Kevin Kemp, a broker with RE/MAX All Pro with nearly ten years of experience. The top employer in St. Charles is the school district. The closest public bus service is in Geneva, with a stop on Lincoln Highway, north of Geneva Commons.
A-rated Geneva School District
Some school-aged children in La Fox attend Geneva Community Unit School District 304, rated an A overall on Niche. The district also receives an A-plus grade for the quality of its teachers. Mill Creek Elementary School is rated an A-minus and has a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Geneva Middle School North gets an A-minus, while some students may go to the Geneva Middle School South campus, which gets a B-plus on Niche. Geneva Community High School is rated an A with a blended learning option, where students can learn at their own pace and schedule. Green Friends Montessori School provides a nature-based education where children ages 3 through 12 learn how to plant seeds in a garden or write about an experience in nature. The school does not have a Niche grade.
The top-rated Geneva Middle school South has an overall Niche grade of B+ in La Fox.
Geneva Community High School has earned the National Blue Ribbon School Award in La Fox.
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Flowers galore at Countryside Flower Shop
Dozens of greenhouse-grown are available for purchase at Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery and Garden Center in the northern part of the community on Route 38. Products include garden décor, along with trees and shrubs. It’s about a 5-mile trip to the east to get to Geneva, an open-air mall with over 80 shops and restaurants, including Crate & Barrel, Dick’s Sporting Goods and First Watch. The Fresh Market offers a chance to stock up on home essentials. Three miles to the west is the village of Elburn. While many folks shop for groceries at the Jewel-Osco in town, others often visit Ream’s Meat Market, a local Main Street institution that's been around since 1954. Right off Main Street next to a series of grain silos and industrial warehouses near downtown, Obscurity Brewing specializes in wood-smoked barbecue and craft beer.
Countryside flower and garden shop is perfect for everything beautiful in La Fox.
Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery, and Garden Center is located in the heart of La Fox.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Lions Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Headwaters Conservation Area
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
James O. Breen Community Park
Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve
Shannon Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
65 min drive
Train
La Fox Station
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
La Fox
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in La Fox, Elburn sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in La Fox, Elburn over the last 12 months is $587,100, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
The new build construction of the highly desirable modern Peachtree farmhouse, this corner lot, 4 bed/2.5 bath/2 car garage charmer also comes with a full, unfinished basement for extra storage or additional future build out. This home is packed with upgrades: direct vent fireplace in the Great Room, upgraded 42" Tilden White cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances, upgraded
If you've been searching for a smaller tillable tract with building potential in the beautiful Village of Campton Hills, look no further. Located near the corner of Beith Road and Rt. 38, this property has so much to offer. The property is roughly 12 acres in size and is currently zoned for agricultural use. Access into this tract couldn't be more convenient with approximately 930 feet of road
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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June Kim,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
844
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,208
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,516
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
44.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.9%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
