Then and Now

Batavia is a town with deep-seated traditions and a lasting sense of times gone by. The village has fully transitioned into the 21st century, but glimpses of yesteryear are still seen in the quaint riverfront walks and small town backdrop. Batavia was originally founded in 1833. Its setting along the Fox River was a practical and picturesque spot that provided early inhabitants with a beautiful homestead and a thriving livelihood. Interestingly enough, the villages' major economic base stemmed from windmill manufacturing. At the turn of the century Batavia was producing more windmills than any other location in the world -- a standing that earned the little Chicago suburb an honorary title as "The Windmill City."

Windmills weren't the only thing that put Batavia on the map. After the Great Fire of 1871, large amounts of stone were needed to fulfill Chicago's reconstruction orders (which called for nonflammable materials as opposed to wood this time around). A quarry in Batavia was tapped and became a prominent resource for city developers during the rebuilding stages. Incidentally, the hole created by the mining lent itself perfectly to the later addition of the Quarry Park Swimming Pool, a favorite summertime spot for present-day Batavia locals.

Nowadays Batavia is a state-of-the-art metropolis with over 25,000 residents, a top-ranked school system, a revitalized downtown district, and a strong sense of community culture.
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Park is the Place

The Fox River runs straight through Batavia, giving the area a natural splendor that is carried throughout the village's many public parks and recreation areas. In addition to several dozen park locations, the Batavia Park District manages a number of facility sites, such as the Eastside Community Center and Batavia Boat Club. Bike paths follow the riverbanks and branch off into a series of trails that connect the various parks and recreation spots. A cluster of attractions are concentrated in the village center, including the Batavia Depot Museum and the Riverwalk.
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Real Estate

Home buyers will discover Batavia offers a broad spectrum of real estate options. There are stately upmarket residences with $2 million+ price tags and small worse for wear cottages that fall into the "fixer-upper" category. Regardless of the particular housing characteristics, Batavia homeowners will be impressed with stunning scenery and excellent locations of these suburban abodes. Lush green lawns and an abundance of trees and shrubbery make every lot a sought-after property.

Detached single-family residences in Batavia start at around $145,000 and generally reach into the $800,000s. The majority of condos and townhomes in the village were built sometime in the past 25 years with prices ranging from $180,000 to $699,000. The neighborhood blocks near the center of town conform to traditional residential blocks, while the outer subdivisions are made-up of winding streets and a less uniform layout.
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Batavia Residential Real Estate Info for Single-Family Detached Homes

Average Sale Price 2005-2006	Average # of Days on the Market	Number of Sales 2005-2006	One Year Price Change	Price Change Since 94
$357,733	86	336	7%	105%

Source: Multiple Listings Service of Northern Illinois

School's in Session

Alice Gustafson School - 905 Carlisle Road - (630) 937-8000
Batavia High School - 1200 West Wilson Street - (630) 879-4600
Grace McWayne School - 3501 Hapner Way - (630) 937-8100
H.C. Storm School - 305 North Van Nortwick Street - (630) 937-8200
Hoover-Wood School - 1640 Wagner Road - (630) 937-8300
J.B. Nelson School - 334 William Wood Lane - (630) 937-8400
Louise White School - 800 North Prairie Street - (630) 937-8500
Rotolo Middle School - 1501 South Raddant Road - (630) 879-4620
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