Kendall County, Illinois
Newark Real Estate and Local Guide
Newark is a small rural village in Big Grove Township that was settled around 1830 and organized as a village in 1875. It sits along the historic stage road that once connected Chicago and Ottawa. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Newark best.
About the area
Living in Newark, IL
First platted as Georgetown in 1835 and renamed Newark by the Illinois General Assembly in 1843 after Newark, Ohio.
The housing market
Homes in Newark
- About 86.6% of housing units are owner-occupied, a very high ownership rate.
- About 91% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $234,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Newark home
Fern Dell Museum
Local history museum run by the Fern Dell Historic Association, incorporated in 1985
Misner Blacksmith Shop
Historic blacksmith shop maintained by the Fern Dell Historic Association with demonstrations
Old School House
Preserved one-room schoolhouse maintained by the Fern Dell Historic Association
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
State recreation area of about 1,350 acres in Kendall County with two lakes and the Fox River
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.