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University Heights

University Heights

Suburban Neighborhood in Naperville, Illinois

DuPage County 60565

$512,771 Average Value
$279 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

South of the Chicago suburb of Naperville

Walking along the neighborhood streets of University Heights in the Chicago suburb of Naperville, it may become apparent how the neighborhood got its name. "I live here, and the best thing I can think of is that many of the streets are named after universities," says Chris Grano, a Keller Williams Realty Infinity broker. Street names include Villanova Avenue, named after a school in Philadelphia or Duke Drive for the school in Durham, North Carolina. There are two private universities within 5 miles of the neighborhood, North Central College and Benedictine University, a Catholic school. "There is no HOA, and that's one of the best things about living here," he adds. People also like the neighborhood for its access to top-notch schools.

University Heights is located in Naperville, IL.
University Heights is located in Naperville, IL.
University Heights is located just minutes from the popular Downtown Naperville area.
University Heights is located just minutes from the popular Downtown Naperville area.
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An A-plus rated District 203

Kids in the neighborhood who go to public schools can go to the A-plus-rated Naperville Community Unit School District 203. Niche says the district is the tenth best in Illinois out of more than 400. Meadow Glens Elementary is close to the north part of the neighborhood, gets an A-plus grade and is ranked the best elementary school in DuPage County, according to Niche. Madison Junior High School has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and is rated an A overall. The graduation rate is 97% at Naperville Central High School with an A-plus grade. Students can use the Learning Commons, a trendy study area open before and after school with booths and tables for collaborative work and quiet reading areas.

Meadow Glens Elementary School is a top-rated, public school located in Naperville, IL.
Meadow Glens Elementary School is a top-rated, public school located in Naperville, IL.
Naperville Central High School is a four-year public high school located in Naperville.
Naperville Central High School is a four-year public high school located in Naperville.
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Greene Valley Forest Preserve

Not every suburban neighborhood is close to a nearly 1,400-acre forest preserve. Greene Valley has 14 miles of marked trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding or even skiing in the winter. A nearly 200-foot scenic overlook that was once a landfill is where views of the surrounding area can be enjoyed on Saturdays and Sundays from May through October. On a clear day, a glimpse of the downtown Chicago skyline could be seen 30 miles to the east. Dogs can frolic in the off-leash area of the dog park, with separate areas for large and small breeds. For recreation within the neighborhood, Stanford Meadows Park has an open space where a neighborhood soccer or football game could happen. There are parking spaces on River Oaks Drive close to the playground and the small picnic shelter at University Heights Park. There is also open green space in Campus Greens Park, behind Meadow Glens Elementary. “Even though it’s not in the neighborhood, many in University Heights are members at Farmstead Swim & Racquet Club,” Grano says. It’s in the nearby Farmstead subdivision.

Green Valley Forest Preserve offers a dog park & walking trails near the Seven Bridges area.
Green Valley Forest Preserve offers a dog park & walking trails near the Seven Bridges area.
University Heights Park sign and playground in University Heights.
University Heights Park sign and playground in University Heights.
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Single-family homes in University Heights

University Heights is composed of single-family homes built between the 1970s and 1990s. Some houses have been renovated, but the early 1990s are about as modern as they are. Colonial Revival, split-level and ranch-style homes range from $400,000 to $700,000, with some homes on quarter-acre to third-acre lots, but most will be in standard suburban layouts with homes close together and small front yards. The neighborhood has plenty of sidewalks and mature trees and provides a quiet surrounding reflected in the overall 1 that it gets on the CAP crime score index, well below the national average of 4.

Large traditional homes can be found throughout University Heights.
Large traditional homes can be found throughout University Heights.
Sidewalks provide convenient walking paths for University Heights residents.
Sidewalks provide convenient walking paths for University Heights residents.
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New York-style Pizza in the Chicago suburbs

A small shopping center off Wehrli Road is a hangout during the summer. “At least once, the shopping center is where kids and their families can watch a movie right there in the parking lot,” Grano says. Little Pops NY Pizzeria is in the shopping center and specializes in thin crust and wide slices, usually folded in classic New York style. The shopping center also has a Chinese restaurant called New Wok and a Dairy Queen. The grocery list can be tackled with a short drive to either Jewel-Osco or Mariano’s, which are in shopping centers across the street from each other.

Savory slices of pizza and Italian inspired sandwiches are available at Little Pops NY Pizzeria.
Savory slices of pizza and Italian inspired sandwiches are available at Little Pops NY Pizzeria.
Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee from Sparrow Coffee near University Heights.
Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee from Sparrow Coffee near University Heights.
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University Heights is a car-dependent neighborhood

There are sidewalks in the neighborhood, but to go further, a car Is needed. “It’s about a 10 to 12-minute drive to the Naperville Metra Station,” Grano says. “The commuter rail station in Lisle might be a little bit closer, but there aren’t as many parking spaces.” The nearest place to go for medical services is Endeavor Health Edward Hospital, 4 miles north. It’s a little over a mile to get to the Naper Boulevard branch of the Naperville Public Library.

University Heights residents have quick access to Downtown Chicago via the Naperville Metra.
University Heights residents have quick access to Downtown Chicago via the Naperville Metra.
University Heights residents can enjoy a shaded walk under the trees.
University Heights residents can enjoy a shaded walk under the trees.
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Transit

Airport

Chicago Midway International

35 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime University Heights 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

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$467,500
Median Single Family Price
$490,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$279
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Months of Supply
1.60
Median List Price
$479,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
343
Median Year Built
1985
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,660
Below the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,005
Median Age
44
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$133,802
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$164,712

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
67.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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