Susan Ellis
ABR, PSA
Realty Executives Success (Shorewood)
With an estimated population of just over 20,000, the United City of Yorkville lies 47 miles southwest from downtown Chicago, making it a far west suburban bedroom community. Yorkville is home to Raging Waves Waterpark, Silver Springs State Park, the Marge Cline Whitewater Course, as well as being the seat of government for Kendall County. According to the city’s 2017 citizen survey, 83% of residents believe Yorkville to be a good place to raise kids with 71% believing that Yorkville is safer than their surrounding communities.
Earl Adams was the first pioneer to call this area home in 1833, building a cabin on what is now known as Courthouse Hill on the south side of town. Only three years later, Yorkville was established a settled community. Divided by the Fox River, the present city of Yorkville was originally two towns - Bristol to the north and Yorkville to the south of the river, with separate governments for more than 100 years. In 1957, Bristol and Yorkville merged, becoming the United City of Yorkville.
Yorkville is a friendly, family-oriented town with events and activities to suit any interest. The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department offers programs, sports leagues, holiday celebrations as well as sponsoring community favorite events such as the River Fest held annually in July and Hometown Days held annually in September. Businesses of interest located within the community include Target, Jewel-Osco, Marshall's, Kohl’s, Aldi, Home Depot and Menard's as well as a great selection of outstanding local restaurants.
The Yorkville public school district, CUSD 115, is a well-respected educational institution with amazing Advanced Placement, dual credit, bi-lingual and vocational opportunities for the students. Co-curricular activities including a multitude of clubs, events, and an extensive array of fine arts and sports programs. Private schools in the community include Parkview Christian Academy, Yorkville Christian High School, and the Grace Holistic Center for Education.
If you choose to explore Yorkville as an option for your new hometown, here are some facts you should consider:
Average Detached Home Sales Price: $293,968*
Average Attached Home Sales price: $163,995*
Number of Homes For Sale: 127*
Financing Available: Conventional, FHA, VA
Average Effective Property Tax Rate: 2.95%**
