$508,911Average Value$325Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Park Ridge Schools, Niles taxes
While Oakton Street provides one of the borders between the Chicago suburban village of Niles and the city of Park Ridge, the Emerson Place neighborhood lies north of Oakton Street in Niles, providing an advantage for residents. “The taxes in Niles are lower, but there’s access to the great schools in Park Ridge,” says Heidi Mergenthaler, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services based in Park Ridge. “In this neighborhood, there are mainly older homes, but there’s the occasional newer home that’s replaced one that’s been torn down.” Niles is also just across the border from the Chicago city limits, making this neighborhood only about 17 miles from downtown Chicago.
From starter homes to luxury homes in Emerson Place
Niles experienced a population boom in the 1950s, and because of that, many of the older homes are from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Split-levels and ranch-style homes are the most prominent. They are priced between $350,000 and $600,000. “The village of Niles has incentives for homeowners who put on additions or revitalize their homes,” says Katie Schneider, a community engagement coordinator for the village of Niles. Sometimes, a more contemporary house is built in the place of an older home. “It’s attractive for first-time homebuyers because of the affordability of the older homes,” Merganthaler says. “Overall, it’s a great and safe community.” That is reflected in the neighborhood's CAP crime score of 2, below the national average of 4.
New Traditional homes are built in place of many homes in Emerson Place.
Ranch-style homes line the streets of Emerson Place.
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A-minus rated Park Ridge-Niles District 64
Being close to Park Ridge, Emerson Place is zoned for public schools in the Park Ridge-Niles District 64, rated an A-minus on Niche. Preschoolers as young as 3 can attend the Jefferson Early Childhood Center in Emerson Place. It does not have a Niche grade. It’s a short bus ride to Eugene Field Elementary School, rated an A-minus. The student-teacher ratio is a low 13-to-1. Emerson Middle School is located in the neighborhood and gets an A-minus rating. An active Parent Teacher Organization puts on events like an outdoor movie night and an 8th-grade graduation ceremony at the end of the year. Those new high school students move to Maine South High School, which receives an A. In many suburban Chicago communities, the high school is in a separate district from the elementary and middle schools. Maine South is in the Maine Township High School District 207. The school has an average 98% graduation rate and counts former First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as one of its alums.
Eugene Field Elementary School sign and entrance.
Maine South High School
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Nearby parks in Park Ridge
Ni-Ridge Park is across Cumberland Avenue to the west, named after its border-straddling location serving both Niles and Park Ridge. Parking along Chester Avenue is close to a colorful playground and a large 4-acre open area for soccer matches and other neighborhood pick-up games. A bit further west, but still only a mile away from most of the houses in Emerson Place, is Woodland Park, which has recently been renovated, adding pickleball courts and a pavilion. Golfers can become members through an invitation to the Park Ridge Country Club, which opened in 1906. Amenities include dining and entertainment events in the clubhouse and access to the pool and tennis courts.
Enjoy the spacious grassy area at Ni-Ridge Park.
Woodland Park has hardcourt basketball courts.
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Cash only at Goldy’s Grill
A small neighborhood commercial hub is about a mile west on Oakton Street, the main road facing the neighborhood. Among medical clinics and offices, fast-food joints and a bank, cash-only diner Goldy’s Grill serves breakfast and lunch to hungry locals. Don Juan’s Cantina’s owner has been known to greet customers as they enter or chat at their table. An enclosed heated tent provides an option for outdoor seating even when there is a little nip in the air. Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt is in the neighborhood for a refreshing dessert, and a nightcap can be enjoyed at Here’s Cheers Lounge, a neighborhood tavern with pool tables and a dart board. Trader Joe’s and Jewel-Osco are within 2 miles of the neighborhood for everyday essentials. The Golf Mill Shopping Center is just 2 miles north on Milwaukee Avenue. There are plans to convert the indoor mall into a mixed-use outdoor shopping center with residential, lodging and retail. That project is expected to be completed in 2027.
Papagalino's Cafe is a wonderful restaurant to grab a meal with a friend.
Village Creamery is a local staple for residents of Emerson Place with their signature Ube.
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Niles Free Bus
The 411 Route of the Pace bus system is part of the Niles free bus service, which travels on Monroe Street and takes customers to various retail centers, including the Golf Mill Shopping Center. A transfer station at the mall also links to routes that serve the eastern part of Niles. Commuters live about a mile and a half from the closest Metra stop, the Dee Road station in Park Ridge, for the 35-minute trip to downtown Chicago.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Woodland Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Oak Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Ni-Ridge Park
Basketball
Soccer
Playground
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
14 min drive
Bus
Monroe & Prospect
Bus
Monroe & Farnsworth
Bus
Oakton St & Meacham Ave & Greendale Ave
Bus
Monroe & Root
Bus
Monroe & Susan
Bus
Oakton St & Fairview Ave
Bus
Monroe & Meacham
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Emerson Place
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Emerson Place, Niles sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Emerson Place, Niles over the last 12 months is $705,000, up 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$430,000
Median Single Family Price
$417,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$325
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Months of Supply
4.00
Median List Price
$420,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-25%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
211
Median Year Built
1964
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,270
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,550
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
549
Median Age
48
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$119,642
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$153,537
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
51.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.9%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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