University Heights Real Estate

Welcome to University Heights, a vibrant and charming neighborhood nestled in the heart of Illinois. Known for its rich academic heritage and diverse community, this area offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience, making it an ideal place for families, students, and professionals alike.

University Heights is conveniently located just minutes away from some of the state’s top universities, including the University of Illinois at Chicago and DePaul University. This proximity to educational institutions fosters a lively atmosphere filled with cultural events, art exhibitions, and intellectual discussions. The neighborhood also boasts a variety of parks and green spaces, perfect for leisurely strolls, picnics, or outdoor activities with friends and family.

The local dining scene is a delightful mix of cozy cafes, trendy eateries, and international cuisine, ensuring that there’s something to satisfy every palate. Residents can enjoy everything from gourmet coffee shops to family-owned Italian restaurants, all within walking distance.

For those who appreciate a sense of community, University Heights hosts numerous events throughout the year, including farmers' markets, street fairs, and seasonal festivals. These gatherings provide a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors, meet new friends, and celebrate the neighborhood’s vibrant culture.

With its welcoming atmosphere, excellent schools, and convenient access to public transportation, University Heights is not just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or seeking a rental, this neighborhood offers a diverse array of housing options to suit every lifestyle. Come discover the charm of University Heights and make it your new home!

Newest Listings in University Heights

$235,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12709393 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

"A rare opportunity to create your dream home." Step back in time with this well-built 1960s brick ranch, ideally located within walking distance of Northern Illinois University, restaurants, shopping, and other everyday conveniences. Offering 2-3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this spacious home has been lovingly maintained and presents a wonderful opportunity to update and personalize to your own style. The TV room/office off of the dining area, could be the 3rd bedroom. Important mechanical updates have already been completed, including a new roof in 2025 and a new boiler for the hot water baseboard heating system in 2024, providing peace of mind for years to come. The bright three-season sunroom features newer windows and overlooks a private, tree-lined backyard-an ideal space to relax or entertain. Inside, all carpeting has been removed, giving the next owner a clean slate to choose the flooring that best suits their taste and lifestyle. Additional features include an attached two-car garage, an extra parking pad, and a spacious layout with great potential. The property, including the kitchen appliances, is being sold AS IS.

1111 Loren Drive, Dekalb

$659,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12626833 MLS ⋅ PRICE CHANGE Status

Welcome home to this spacious 4 bedroom in the sought-after Campus Green subdivision. Hardwood floors, crown moulding, and solid 6-panel doors set the tone on the main level, where living, dining, and family rooms give everyone room to spread out. Gather with family in the dining room, or cozy up by the gas fireplace in the family room on cooler nights. The eat-in kitchen is made for gathering too, with new stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and backsplash, and updated lighting throughout. Upstairs, four huge bedrooms offer space for the whole family, plus a bonus room attached to one - perfect for a kids' playroom or kid-cave. New carpet, paint, and light fixtures make the whole level feel fresh. Downstairs, the finished basement adds even more room to live in, with a huge rec room for movie nights or game days, plus a dedicated office for work or study. New carpet and fresh paint throughout. Step outside to a brick paver patio surrounded by gorgeous trees - the perfect spot to unwind.

1749 E Bailey Road, Naperville

$544,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12707784 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home located in the highly sought-after Naperville School District 203! This well-designed property offers a comfortable and inviting layout, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main floor features a generously sized primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings, skylights that fill the space with natural light, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a full bathroom, and patio doors leading to the backyard. You'll also find a bright living room, a kitchen and dining room combo, hardwood flooring throughout the entire main level, and a convenient main-floor laundry room. A 2-car attached garage provides additional convenience. Upstairs, there are three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The unfinished basement offers great potential for future living space, along with a large crawl space for extra storage. Major updates were completed in 2010, including the roof, gutters, siding, plumbing, electrical, furnace, A/C, and windows. The interior has been freshly painted in 2026. While the home could benefit from some updates, it presents a wonderful opportunity to add your personal touch and build equity. Ideally located just minutes from shopping, dining, and major transportation routes, this home offers both convenience and potential-ready to welcome its new owners!

1390 River Oak Drive, Naperville

$654,995

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12690891 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Swipe right..... This is the one. Imagine pulling into the driveway after a long day, knowing you've found the place where holidays will be celebrated, birthdays remembered, and everyday moments become the memories you'll cherish for years to come. Set on an impressive 10,000-square-foot lot in one of Naperville's most desirable locations, this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.1-bath home is ready for you. Best of all, all four bedrooms are located on the second floor. Step inside and you're immediately welcomed by newly refinished hardwood floors that invite you through a home. The formal living room is ready to host everything from book club gatherings and quiet conversations to extra seating during the holidays when family and friends fill every corner of the house. The adjoining formal dining room is where Sunday dinners, holiday traditions, and celebrations naturally come together before flowing into the heart of the home. The kitchen, calling all home chefs. Featuring classic white cabinetry, a center island, stainless steel appliances, generous cabinet storage, and abundant countertop space. The eat-in dining area opens seamlessly into the inviting family room, where a beautiful fireplace creates the perfect backdrop for movie nights, game days, and relaxing evenings at home. When the weather calls, simply step out onto the deck from the eat-in area and let the entertaining continue outdoors. Whether you're known as the grill master or master gardener, this backyard is ready for it all, including Rover! An updated main-level powder room adds everyday convenience. At the end of the day, retreating upstairs to your private primary suite is easy! Brand-new carpeting is cozy, while the spacious layout, walk-in closet, and second fireplace create a true owner's retreat. The fully renovated spa-inspired bathroom feels like something straight from a magazine, featuring a double white vanity with abundant storage, beautiful countertops, a skylight that fills the room with natural light, a relaxing soaking tub, and a stunning walk-in shower with custom tile, a tiled shower pan, and a built-in storage niche. Three additional bedrooms provide exceptional flexibility, whether you need space for family, overnight guests, a dedicated home office, a craft room, or even your own podcast studio. The beautifully renovated hall bathroom features a soaking tub, timeless subway tile surround, a custom shower niche, and stylish hexagon tile accents. The finished basement expands your living space even further, ready to become the playroom, recreation room, home gym, media room, game room, or man cave you've always wanted. However you envision it, the possibilities are endless. Extensive updates provide peace of mind for years to come, including windows (2020), furnace (2021), water heaters (2023), all bathrooms renovated (2023), newly refinished hardwood floors (2026), and brand-new carpeting (2026). Location is just as impressive as the home itself. District 203, Ranch View Elementary, Kennedy Junior High, and Naperville Central High School, you'll enjoy walking distance to Ranch View Park. Additional hotspots include, Naperville Riverwalk, Centennial Park, and Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve. Dining favorites including Gia Mia, Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House, and Catch 35 are nearby, along with Trader Joe's, Costco, and Fox Valley Mall approximately 15 minutes away. Commuters will appreciate being just 10 minutes from the Naperville Metra BNSF Line.

1572 Marquette Avenue, Naperville

$500,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12685176 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Move right in and start making memories-every major update has already been done for you! This truly turnkey Naperville home offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, nearly 2,000 square feet of finished living space, and is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac with an expansive fenced backyard. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the custom staircase with hardwood treads and crisp white risers, along with hardwood flooring that flows throughout the home. The versatile main level features a spacious great room with soaring vaulted ceilings with smart diming LED lighting and a stunning electric fireplace with a custom granite mantel and hearth, while still retaining the original gas-start, wood-burning fireplace behind it if desired. The beautifully updated kitchen is appointed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and opens to the dining area with sliding glass doors leading to the composite deck, complete with gas lines for both a fire table and grill-perfect for entertaining. The backyard is equally impressive with white vinyl fencing and a private gate providing direct access to University Park. The main level also includes a convenient laundry room and updated powder room. Upstairs you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled full bath featuring a custom subway tile shower surround, new porcelain tile flooring, vanity, mirror, and lighting. The finished basement has also been completely transformed with custom staircase with hardwood treads and crisp white risers, luxury vinyl plank flooring, a drywall ceiling, recessed smart diming LED lighting, and flexible living space perfect for a recreation room, home office, workout area, or playroom, along with a large storage room. *** The updates don't stop there! NEW IN THE LAST 2 YEARS: HVAC, hot water heater, sump pump, over-the-range microwave, electric fireplace with custom granite surround, garbage disposal, hardwood flooring in two levels and two staircases, smart diming LED recessed spot lighting throughout the home, complete full bathroom remodel, finished basement renovation, interior paint throughout, ceiling fans, white vinyl fencing, professional landscaping with hand-picked granite and river rock decorative stone flower beds around the home perimeter, and a 24/7 360 wired surveillance system. *** All of this is perfectly situated in an outstanding Naperville location with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, Forest Preserves and recreation, plus attendance in highly acclaimed District 203 schools.

1748 Bucknell Court, Naperville

$650,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12670449 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A wonderful opportunity to own a beautifully maintained home in the highly sought-after Campus Green neighborhood, just a short walk to Ranch View Elementary School and the neighborhood park. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this home offers spacious an inviting front porch as well as living and dining rooms filled with natural light. The lovely kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a breakfast area. The kitchen opens to the inviting family room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace. Just beyond, the tranquil three seasons room provides the perfect place to relax and unwind while enjoying views of the backyard. The finished basement adds valuable living and entertaining space, while the second floor offers four generously sized bedrooms and a large storage closet. All bathrooms were tastefully remodeled in 2023, providing modern style and convenience. Major updates include roof and siding (2015), furnace and air conditioning (2013) offering peace of mind for years to come. NEW windows to be installed! Additional highlights include an oversized garage, patio, shed and wiring in the garage for an electric vehicle charging station. Ideally located within highly acclaimed Naperville School District 203, serving Ranch View Elementary, Kennedy Junior High, and Naperville Central High School.

1621 Kenyon Drive, Naperville

$835,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 12665818 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

CLASSIC BRICK FRONT CURB APPEAL MEETS MODERN INTERIOR LUXURY. In this newly renovated 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home, highlighted by an open kitchen layout with all new stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, quartz countertops and backsplash. Gorgeous exposed wooden ceiling beams complimented by a marble fireplace, modern light-fixtures, detailed crown-molding and finished basement. New concrete driveway, recently replaced roof, large backyard with a custom deck and landscape that seamlessly connects you to the areas peaceful nature trails and suburban parks. Live just minutes from the beautiful downtown Naperville, showcasing premier shops and restaurants, rich architecture, plentiful entertainment and the beautiful riverwalk. Proudly within award winning Naperville school district 203.

1682 Ithaca Drive, Naperville

$739,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12666575 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Exceptional space, timeless design, and an outstanding floor plan come together in this impressive two-story home! Featuring 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and a highly desirable layout, this residence offers room to live, work, and entertain with ease. Fresh interior paint throughout and new flooring across most of the second level provide a bright, updated feel and make this home move-in ready. The expansive primary suite serves as a private retreat, offering abundant space for relaxation and comfort. The main level boasts a dedicated first-floor office, ideal for today's work-from-home lifestyle, along with generous living and entertaining areas designed for both everyday living and special gatherings. Large windows fill the home with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Step outside to a substantial deck overlooking the oversized backyard, providing the perfect setting for summer barbecues, outdoor entertaining, play, gardening, or simply unwinding on peaceful evenings under the stars. Whether hosting guests or enjoying quiet time at home, the outdoor space offers endless possibilities. With its exceptional size, functional design, fresh updates, and wonderful indoor-outdoor living opportunities, this home presents a rare combination of comfort, versatility, and value. A truly outstanding place to call home! Naperville has so much to offer, from dining, nightlife, shopping, and for this home, exceptional district 203 schools, including Blue Ribbon Winner Kennedy Junior High!

1799 Denison Road, Naperville

$400,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12532036 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Come see this neutrally decorated home with sunny, southern exposure. Features include new carpeting, new LVP flooring, and freshly painted walls throughout. Vaulted ceilings in living room and dining room. Kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Fireplace and built-in shelving in family room. Master suite with Hollywood Bath. Large deck and 2 car garage.

1440 Carleton Avenue, Naperville

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