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Residents move to Colonial Heights to stay
Colonial Heights is a residential neighborhood situated in the northern part of Palos Heights; a suburb located around 20 miles southwest of Chicago. With its spacious lots, tree-lined streets and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Palos Heights only steps away, Colonial Heights is a desirable neighborhood for those looking for a peaceful, suburban lifestyle while still being close to the amenities of a major metropolitan area. The community is flanked by three major thoroughfares, including U.S. Routes 43 and 83, making it easily accessible to neighboring regions.
"A majority of the people who move here are looking for a great place to raise kids, and the schools are phenomenal," says Sharon Biros Koerber, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Chicago and 30-year resident of Palos Heights. "It very much has a small-town feel - people tend to stay in the neighborhood, and their kids end up buying homes here. It almost becomes generational."
Mid-century ranch styles and Cape Cods in Colonial Heights
The median sales price for a home in the neighborhood is $334,000. Many of the homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s, but there have been some newer houses built in the last 20 years. Homes are typically large and well-maintained, and the neighborhood has plenty of trees providing shade for residents. Popular home styles include brick ranch-style homes, Cape Cods, and split levels. A 2,231-square-foot, 4-bed, 2-bath brick ranch-style home sitting on a 0.36-acre lot costs around $377,000. You can buy a 2,985-square-foot newer modern traditional-style home with 4 beds and 5 baths for around $633,000.
The residents of Palos Heights live in Cape Cod-style homes built in the 1960s.
Some homes in Colonial Heights were built in the 1950s.
This brick ranch style home is a popular home type in the Palos Heights neighborhood.
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Palos East Elementary helps students become confident and productive lifelong learners.
Colonial Heights students attend highly rated schools
Education is a top priority in Colonial Heights, with the neighborhood hosting a selection of both public and private schools, ensuring that students of all ages have access to quality education. Palos East Elementary School is a public school located south of the neighborhood that received an A grade from Niche. The school also offers extracurricular activities for students including beginning band, cardinal choir and math Olympiad for 5th and 6th graders. North of the school, there's a playground where parents can take their kids to play after work. Palos East Elementary provides a strong educational foundation for students before they ascend to Palos South Middle School and commence their secondary education at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, with both schools also earning an overall A from Niche. Stagg High is rated as one of the top 100 public high schools in the state.
Colonial Heights' Community Park lets locals get active
Community Park, the neighborhood's expansive 34-acre green space, provides residents with an array of outdoor amenities. This includes two well-lit tennis courts, two softball fields, five baseball fields and a 9-hole disc golf course for sports enthusiasts. The park also features a practical picnic shelter, ideal for casual gatherings, as well as a playground ensuring there's something for everyone, from sports activities to family leisure. The picnic shelter is available to rent and has seating for up to 50 people. The Palos Heights Swimming Pool is just to the north of the park and has two water slides and a diving board. It’s an ideal spot for residents to cool off in the summer.
Disc golf is one of many activities locals can participate in at Community Park.
On hot days, Colonial Heights, IL residents get shelter in the shade of the gazebo.
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Stores and restaurants in and around Colonial Heights
When it’s time to stock up on groceries, people can drive southeast to Jewel-Osco. Frangella Italian Market is in the northwest corner of the neighborhood and has an amazing selection of Italian pasta, deli meats, cheeses and bread. The store also has pre-made Italian dinners to go, made-to-order sandwiches and homemade soups when there is no time to cook. When locals would rather eat out, they check out Tried and Tru Eatery in the same plaza. This fast-casual unrestricted scratch kitchen serves up a culinary fusion from cheddar and bacon pierogis with a side of southwestern dipping sauce, to rib tips and pork belly tacos, all served with a free side of chips and salsa. For Italian, residents visit Jullianni’s Pizza, on the northeast side of the neighborhood. This Italian eatery and pub prepares pies and Italian favorites for delivery or dine-in in warm surroundings. Customers claim the deep dish is the best in Palos Heights and rave about the warm, inviting atmosphere.
Frangella Italian Market in Palos Heights has an amazing selection for all your cooking needs.
Check out Tried and Tru Eatery, a fast-casual unrestricted scratch kitchen in the Colonial Heights neighborhood.
Frangella Italian Market has a number of wonderful food options.
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Metra train takes passengers into Chicago
When residents are ready to check out all that Chicago has to offer, they can drive west to the Palos Park Metra Station. The train will take commuters to the city in under 50 minutes.
The Metra train connects Colonial Heights to Chicago.
Worth Metra Station is a great transit option for Colonial Heights residents.
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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
Homerding Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Kennelly Park Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Palmer Park - Palos Heights Park District
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Crawford Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Memorial Park/Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens
Picnic Area
Trails
Kayak/Canoe
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
19 min drive
Bus
Harlem Ave & 120th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Colonial Heights
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colonial Heights, Palos Heights sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Colonial Heights, Palos Heights over the last 12 months is $389,092, down 24% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Newly built 2,800 sq. ft. beautiful home located in a great school district near Lake Katherine and Nature Center. 4 bedrooms with an office that can be a 5th bedroom. 3 full bathrooms Large laundry room (washer/dryer must be purchased by buyer) Vaulted ceilings Open space concept kitchen with brand new appliances Unfinished basement 2 car garage
Breathtaking, beautiful mansion that offers everything you can ask for. The construction just finished. Huge, 4500 sq ft home sitting on a quiet, big land. Total of 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and powder room, office, living, family and dining room. Elegant, modern and full of taste finishes. Such a great quality of finisheshes and craftsmanship. 3 car garage. Amazing location!!! Huge lot, perfect
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,039
Median Age
52
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$102,564
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,994
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
43.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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