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Thornwood: designed for walkability and community
Thornwood’s builders chose wisely when they broke ground on the corner of Silver Glen and Randall Road. These winding bends and cul-de-sacs are sandwiched between neighborhood trails to the west and the northwest suburbs’ largest retail corridor to the east. Despite the proximity to a major commercial area, the neighborhood holds a low CAP overall Crime Index score of 2 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4. Well-lit sidewalks, bike paths on roadways and backyard trails give easy access to nearby amenities or the neighborhood elementary school, whether residents live in Thornwood Grove townhouses to the north or tract and custom homes to the south. “Thornwood is very desirable. There’s a great sense of community and there’s a clubhouse with a pool, so the amenities are very strong,” says Dominic Levita, managing broker with Providence Residential Brokerage, LLC who has helped buyers and sellers in Thornwood.
Thornwood’s clubhouse amenities and neighborhood trails
The Thornwood Sports Core—a $3.8 million clubhouse—anchors the south end of the community. “They have a pool, a clubhouse, basketball courts and they just put in pickleball,” says Dawn Recchia, Realtor with @Properties and former Thornwood resident. “They host volleyball leagues and other clubs for the community using the facilities.” Walkers and bikers can head straight from the parking lot to a trail encircling the central reservoir out back, or head farther west to the Mid-Country Trail and Silver Bend Bike Trail that trace Otter Creek. Several neighborhood playgrounds are around the bend from residential streets, like Stowell Peddy Park, Thornwood Grove Park and Gazebo Park provide playgrounds around the bend from homes at different corners of the community.
Thornwood is a scenic neighborhood in South Elgin.
The Thornwood community includes a large community center.
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A South Elgin community with St. Charles schools
Though Thornwood is located in South Elgin, students are zoned for St. Charles Community Unit School District No. 303. "You get a little more house for your money in a South Elgin address, but you’re right across the street from St. Charles,” Recchia says. “There’s even a walk-to elementary in the neighborhood itself.” Corron Elementary School scores an A grade on Niche and is ranked No. 2 for Best Public Elementary Schools in Kane County by the site. Wredling Middle School also scores an A. Students can finish their education at St. Charles North High School, a Blue Ribbon school which scores an A-plus and provides off-campus dual credit courses with the Illinois Math and Science Academy and Brown University for Grades 10 through 12. North Stars can try out for 35 sports teams, from football and lacrosse to water polo, badminton, bass fishing and bowling.
Wredling Middle School provides Valley View youth a step up before hitting high school.
Students of Thornwood attend the top rated St Charles North High school.
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Semi-custom and custom in Thornwood, townhouses in Thornwood Grove
Neat sidewalks line both sides of the street in Thornwood, located south of McDonald Road, and Thornwood Grove to the north. Medium-growth trees planted during the community’s development between 1998 and 2005 provide shade in the summer and colors in fall. “There were nine different builders who worked in Thornwood, and there are many levels—tract homes, semi-custom and custom,” Recchia says. “It’s not cookie-cutter at all.” Most options in Thornwood proper take on New Traditional, Cape Cod or colonial-style influences with two- to three-car garages and neat shrubbery within homeowners association guidelines. Many include brick fronts with vinyl siding, and most have space for a patio extension or in-ground pool in the backyard. Options here range from $600,000 to $800,000 depending on the number of rooms and amount of yard space, as homes on a cul-de-sac are afforded more. The neighborhood’s Thornwood Grove subdivision was built at the same time, with townhouses joined at the doorway, front-gabled roofs and two car garages ranging from $250,000 to $335,000. Both halves include access to the Sports Core and other amenities.
Sidewalks provide convenient walking spaces for Thornwood residents.
Townhomes can be found in parts of Thornwood.
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Randall Road’s next-door neighbors
Some residents are within eyeshot of the South Elgin Commons and Silver Glen Crossing shopping centers when they sit on their back porches. “It’s all literally connected to the neighborhood,” Recchia says. “Kids can ride their bike to Target or McDonalds and parents feel safe letting them since it’s so close.” L.A. Fitness, Target and TJMaxx all have locations on this portion of the busy Randall Road corridor, as well as big-box grocers like Jewel-Osco and Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Market. National chains like Chili's are joined by local digs like Honey Berry Pancakes and Cafe and Chicagoland picks like Portillo’s. Residents grab a drink at the bar or snag a table on the outside patio at The Village Squire South Elgin, an English-style tavern. “It’s a nice big place right at the front, and the owner lives in Thornwood, so people like to support him,” Recchia says. South Elgin Commons also added an Advocate Outpatient Center location in 2024, which provides primary care, imaging, and other services closer to home and saves the trip to Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin, 6 miles away.
Encourage in Thornwood is located in a popular strip mall area with many other shops.
Thornwood residents have access to numerous dining chains around the area.
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Traveling throughout Chicagoland via Metra or I-95
The Elgin, National St. and Geneva Metra stations serve the Thornwood community for the 44-mile trip to downtown Chicago. “A lot of people work downtown and take the train, but a very good amount also work in the Rosemont area,” says Recchia. The latter is about 37 miles away, directly adjacent to the Chicago O’Hare International Airport terminal. Drivers take Interstate 95 or state Route 25 to Interstate 290 to reach the Windy City.
Thornwood residents have quick access to Chicago via Elgin's public transportation.
Thornwood residents have quick access to the Fox River Trail.
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Social Committee events, Thornwood Thunder swim meets and more
The Thornwood Homeowners Association hosts events from the central clubhouse area for residents. “There’s a big Pumpkin Frolic where vendors bring food and games and everyone dresses up,” Recchia says. “They do events year-round like cookies with Santa and an Easter egg hunt in the spring.’ The neighborhood’s very own Thornwood Thunder swim team competes against surrounding communities and teaches multiple age groups from the community pool. And Thornwood is within 7 miles of events in walkable downtowns along the Fox River, from jam-packed Nightmare on Chicago Street in Elgin to the Electric Christmas Parade in St. Charles.
The Elgin Sports Complex is a popular spot near Thornwood.
Thornwood residents have quick access to all seasonal events in Elgin.
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Parks in this Area
Mulberry Grove Park
Ralph E. Tredup Park West
Primrose Farm Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Otter Creek Forest Preserve
Concord Park
Willow Bay Park
Gazebo Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
46 min drive
Bus
Randall Rd & Gyorr Ave
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Crestwood Dr & Briargate Dr
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Randall Rd & Mcdonald Rd & Stearns Rd
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Randall Rd & Stearns Rd & Mcdonald Rd
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Thornwood Ave & Redington Dr
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Thornwood Ave & Briargate Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Thornwood
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Thornwood, South Elgin sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Thornwood, South Elgin over the last 12 months is $493,141, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,167
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$161,519
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$176,965
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
College Graduates
58%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk 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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