Wheeling Illinois Real Estate
Initially an overnight stopping point in the 1830’s for travelers heading from Chicago to the Wisconsin Territory, the city of Wheeling in Cook County, Illinois is now a bustling residential community. No longer just a series of inn’s and taverns, this suburb is now home to population of just over 36,000, most of whom are Caucasian and Hispanic families. Furthermore, though Wheeling maintains some of its historic feel, the commercial developments and revitalization downtown are just a few of the signs of its strong financial condition.
Resting 650 feet above sea level, the 8.4 square mile community underwent the majority of its residential development from the 1960’s through the 80’s but construction has slowed considerably since then. There are an estimated 13,691 homes in the township the vast majority of which are inhabited and 8,821 of which are owner occupied. In addition, these living quarters differ greatly from one another in size, renovation needs, and architectural style. Nevertheless, owner occupied houses generally have two to three bedrooms whereas renters are more likely to have one or two. As of February 2008, the median sales price for a house in Wheeling was $258,699 with an average price per square foot of $174.
2007 was truly a proud year for Wheeling’s citizens and local government. The recentcommercial expansions seemed to spring up everywhere including the $18 million retail/restaurant development Schwind Crossings. Also, the Community Development Department headed numerous projects to add more townhomes to residential areas and to open up several more business and medical offices on Milwaukee Ave. A more in depth description of the strides Wheeling took is on the community and Village Views page of the city’s website.
In addition to the new developments, Wheeling has always been an active, tight-knit community. Social Service Agencies and local clubs are well attended while special events are continually thrown to raise money for further improvements and to introduce new residents to old. Locals also benefit from having two different options for public recreation, the Wheeling Park District and Prospect Heights Park District. Finally to preserve some of its proud historical tradition, the Wheeling Historical Society’s Museum was erected in Chamber Park for all to visit.
The active and expanding community is also served by the Community Consolidated School District #21, the Prospect Heights District #23, and the Township High School District #214.
