Streamwood Illinois Real Estate

With a median income well above the national average and home prices below the national average, Streamwood, Illinois marks a highly desirable stop on the map for prospective Illinois home owners.

Located in Cook County within a short commuting distance of downtown Chicago, Streamwood has a diverse and growing population base. Recently found to be one of the nation’s top contenders for Best Places to Live, Streamwood offers not only affordable real estate but good schools, low unemployment and plentiful recreational opportunities as well. Streamwood is connected to Chicago by the world class metro transit system, METRA. Chicago’s O’Hare airport is only minutes away.

There are forty five colleges, universities and professional schools in the Streamwood vicinity and an additional twenty-two junior colleges and technical schools. The grade school pupil to teacher ratio of 16.4 to 1 is significantly below the national average. Within a fifteen mile radius of Streamwood there are 46 libraries and eight museums. Movie theatres and restaurants are abundant.

Cold winters and moderate summers make for a variety of available sports. There are more than two hundred golf courses within easy driving distance. The Streamwood Park District maintains more than 234 acres of recreational land at thirty-four locations. A large variety of professional and minor league sports teams are located within twenty to forty-five minutes travel.

The business climate in Streamwood is vigorous. Recently a cooperative of twenty-five local businesses worked together to obtain a business investment and development package in excess of thirty million dollars. Individual business development is also steadily on the increase.

Although close to the cosmopolitan amenities offered by Chicago, Streamwood has an almost rural feel surrounded as it is by horse stables, golf courses and parks. Within this bucolic landscape can be found homes for almost every need and income level.

Luxury single family homes for upper level real estate buyers are easily located. With square footage ranging from 2,500 to more than 4,000 square feet these homes are elegant locations for entertaining on a large scale. Options include nine foot ceilings and deluxe master suites with dual closets and bathrooms. Some homes also have walk-out basements. Prices in these communities are competitive with the best luxury home prices throughout the country.

Young professionals and families may be looking for smaller residences and Streamwood has them in abundance. Such homes may also be suitable for couples looking to retirement. Among the many features of these neighborhoods are walking trails, bike paths and open spaces. There are numerous options to choose from to customize such homes including energy efficient kitchens and garden bathtubs. Home sizes can accommodate growing families as well as families who may be starting to downsize. The price tags on these homes are at or below comparable real estate in other states and Illinois communities.

Whatever an individual, couple or family needs in the way of real estate, Streamwood may be just the place to relocate. With the conveniences of a modern city and the warmth of a small town, Streamwood is truly a place to call home.