Great end-unit condo in Palatine, IL

This is a wonderful end-unit condo in the Chestnut Woods complex at 55 N. Middleton Ave, Palatine, IL 60067

*2 car garage

*3 bedrooms

*2 1/2 baths

*Kitchen has granite and beautiful dark cupboards and stainless appliances, double door fridge

* Hardwood floors and 9′ ceilings, vaulted ceiling in Living Room

*Updated  throughout

*sliding glass door leads to great outside space to grill

*Dining Room

*Plenty of storage

*Laundry

*Walking distance to many things

*Super close to downtown Palatine

*2250 square feet

*Petsallowed

*Central Air

*Great floor plan and living area feels like a home

*$225 monthly assessment

*Schools, Elem, Jr., 15, High School 211

*Private entry

*2015 taxes $7958

The village of Palatine is just 30 from the Chicago loop, and 14 miles from O’Hare airport, putting all of the city conveniences at the fingertips of residents, but with a feeling of being “away from it all” due to the small town feel.  Palatine is a pleasant mix of residential, commercial, light industrial and office space, surrounded by parks and open spaces to create a tranquil atmosphere.

Recreation and leisure activities are prevalent in Palatine, and there are many community groups and neighborhood associations keeping a sense of old fashioned neighborliness.  Coupled with award winning schools, Palatine is a very desirable place to live.

Palatine has a population of 38,059, with 15,566 households.  There is an almost even mix of male/female population and 59% of the residents are married.  Almost 5000 of the homes have children and the median age is 33.72.

The median home sale price in Palatine is 259,259, and residents are stable, showing that over 35% of residents have been in their homes 5 or more years. The majority of residents own homes, at 73%, while 21% rent.  There is a low vacancy rate of 6%

The workforce is made up of 78% white collar and 22% blue collar with leading industries being services, retail, manufacturing, and finance/real estate/insurance.  Other job base includes agriculture, construction, transportation and communication, finance, insurance and real estate, and public administration.

The average household income is $118,942.  Most people drive to work (89%), while some take advantage of the public transportation available, which includes all of the major transit systems: Pace, CTA, RTA and Metra.

Palatine has award-winning schools in districts 15 and 211.  Children in this home would attend Greg M. Sanborn Elementary (15), Walter R Sundling Jr. High and Palatine High School (15).

There is a large parks department featuring over 30 parks offering everything from softball, volleyball, trails, biking, disc golf,  a dog park, tennis, skating and more.

Palatine is a perfect place to have all of the benefits of the city, yet live in a small town with many local festivals and events to keep the community spirit alive.

This listing is offered by John Herman, Palatine Realtor.  To see it email assistant @propertyup.com or call 847 847 4711.