Housing in Streamwood, Illinois (IL)

Housing

Location, location, location does not pertain only to business development. Your employees, whether relocated or newly hired, consider this a major factor in deciding where to settle.

Streamwood was originally developed for returning Korean War veterans to obtain affordable housing in an ideal area to settle and raise families. From that simple vision has arisen a growing community, forty years strong with a bright future ahead!

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Results of the suburb rating survey conducted by Chicago Magazine (October 1996) showed Streamwood rated favorably in combining good schools with safe streets, easy commutes, solid housing values, and abundant recreational amenities.

Starter homes are abundant. Housing in Streamwood is affordable. Whether you seek a starter home, a maintenance-free town home or an executive home, you will find a sampling of all in Streamwood. Enhanced by its rolling, tree-populated terrain, one of the Village's principal assets is the strong appeal of its pleasant living environment. The convenience of urban business and shopping are combined with the pleasure of country living. Being designated a Tree City USA is another statement of commitment to nature and the environment. Trees and greenery are bountiful. Safe, clean, contemporary parks are a priority. New developments are encouraged to maintain existing woods. Existing wetlands are not drained. Woodland animals and birds live peacefully with their new neighbors. The country feeling is retained. You are away from it all.

Executive homes nestled in wooded areas The wide range of housing available in Streamwood meets many income and housing needs. Convenient, affordable condominiums and town house are available from $100,000. Starter homes, both new and preowned, sit on generous lots. Many of these established neighborhoods are lined with mature trees. Executive homes, constructed in the Village's hilly westernmost extension, and around the Streamwood Oaks Golf Course, attract higher income households into the Streamwood community. These areas start as low as $275,000. Streamwood also has one of the most favorable real estate tax rates prevailing among the various taxing municipalities of Cook County.

Streamwood students continually score above the national average. Quality schools are an important consideration to relocating families. Awarded the Blue Ribbon School Award by Expansion Management Magazine (December 1996), School District U-46 has shown to be successful in educating students at lower costs, producing better than average test scores and results, based on the national norm. School District U-46 is the second largest district in the state, with more than 100 years of experience and service to students and their communities. Midwestern values such as hard work, respect for others, and a strong desire to learn, help prepare these students for the 21st century. The lessons and experiences of the past prepare students for the challenges of the future.

Streamwood is one of 11 communities serviced by School District U-46. Eight elementary schools, two middle schools and a high school serve Streamwood and surrounding communities.

Village of Streamwood
301 E. Irving Park Road
Streamwood, IL 60107-3096
(630) 736-3800

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