Roscoe Village Leigh Marcus May 28, 2026
Audubon Elementary is one of the important local anchors in Roscoe Village.
For many buyers, a home near Audubon is not just about the school. It is also about walkability, parks, neighborhood routines, local businesses, block feel, and long-term resale appeal.
That does not mean every buyer chooses a home only because of the school. But in Roscoe Village, Audubon can be part of how buyers compare homes, especially when they are looking at single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and larger family-friendly properties.
Leigh Marcus has a personal connection to Audubon Elementary. All three of his daughters attended Audubon, and he has been a main supporter of the school. He has also lived in the Roscoe Village area for 20 years and operates his office at 2203 W. Roscoe Street near Leavitt.
Leigh has sold 355 homes in Roscoe Village for $303,416,833 in local sales volume. For his Roscoe Village closed transactions from January 1, 2025 through May 22, 2026, his median list-to-sale price is 105.6% and his median market time is 7 days.
The examples below show recent homes sold near or connected to Audubon Elementary and the surrounding Roscoe Village market. Source information is based on Leigh Marcus transaction records and MRED/MLS data. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Address | Property type | List price | Sold price | Market time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2241 W. Melrose St | Single-family home | $1,599,900 | $1,705,000 | 7 days | $105,100 over asking |
| 3418 N. Hamilton Ave | Single-family home | $1,750,000 | $1,800,000 | 13 days | $50,000 over asking |
| 1910 W. Addison St Unit F | Townhome | $999,000 | $1,125,000 | 7 days | $126,000 over asking |
| 3442 N. Damen Ave Unit 3 | Condo | $525,000 | $603,000 | 5 days | $78,000 over asking |
| 2227 W. School St Unit 3 | Condo | $475,000 | $511,000 | 1 day | $36,000 over asking |
These sales show that buyer demand near Audubon can appear across several property types, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condos.
For some buyers, Audubon Elementary is part of the reason they focus on Roscoe Village.
They may be thinking about:
Sellers should understand this because buyers are not only comparing square footage and bedrooms. They are comparing how a home fits their life.
A home near Audubon may need a different positioning strategy than a condo closer to Belmont, a townhome near Addison, or a single-family home near the North Center border.
The home at 2241 W. Melrose St listed for $1,599,900 and sold for $1,705,000 after 7 days on the market.
That is $105,100 over asking.
This sale is a strong example of Roscoe Village buyer demand near Audubon. The home offered single-family living, multiple bedrooms, outdoor space, and a location close to the neighborhood’s restaurants, shops, and daily routines.
For sellers, this kind of result usually depends on more than location alone. The pricing, preparation, presentation, and offer strategy all need to work together.
The home at 3418 N. Hamilton Ave listed for $1,750,000 and sold for $1,800,000.
That is $50,000 over asking.
This sale shows the strength of the higher-end Roscoe Village single-family market when the home is positioned correctly. Homes near Audubon that offer good living space, outdoor areas, parking, and walkability can attract buyers who are looking for both comfort and neighborhood connection.
The townhome at 1910 W. Addison St Unit F listed for $999,000 and sold for $1,125,000 after 7 days on the market.
That is $126,000 over asking.
This sale is useful because townhomes can appeal to buyers who want more space than a condo, but may not need or want a full single-family home. In the Roscoe Village and North Center area, that kind of property can perform well when it offers good layout, parking, privacy, and access to schools and local amenities.
The condo at 3442 N. Damen Ave Unit 3 listed for $525,000 and sold for $603,000 after 5 days on the market.
That is $78,000 over asking.
This sale matters because it shows that Audubon-area demand is not only about single-family homes. Condos can also attract strong buyer interest when they are priced well, presented clearly, and located in a part of Roscoe Village buyers value.
For condo sellers, details like layout, natural light, outdoor space, parking, assessments, and building condition can all affect demand.
The condo at 2227 W. School St Unit 3 listed for $475,000 and sold for $511,000 after 1 day on the market.
That is $36,000 over asking.
A one-day sale shows how quickly buyers can act when the home, price, and location line up. For sellers, this reinforces the importance of the launch. The first impression online and in person can shape the entire sale.
Being near Audubon can help tell the story of a home, but it should not be the entire listing strategy.
Buyers still care about:
A strong listing strategy connects the home to the neighborhood without over-relying on one feature.
The school context matters, but the home still has to be priced, prepared, and presented correctly.
Leigh’s connection to Audubon is personal and professional.
He has lived in the Roscoe Village area for 20 years, sent all three daughters to Audubon Elementary, supported the school, and sold homes throughout the neighborhood.
That matters because sellers near Audubon need someone who understands how buyers think about the area.
Leigh understands the school community, the surrounding blocks, the nearby parks, and the daily routines that make this part of Roscoe Village appealing.
He also created a video about Audubon Elementary to help buyers and sellers better understand the school’s role in the neighborhood.
Audubon video:https://youtu.be/VKo_KXOUGMk?si=R0dzNCjQRokozKIQ
The price should reflect the home’s condition, layout, location, property type, and competition. Proximity to Audubon can support demand, but it does not replace pricing discipline.
Repairs, cleaning, painting, staging, lighting, landscaping, and decluttering can help buyers feel more confident.
Photography, floor plans, video, and listing copy should help buyers quickly understand the home and its location.
The listing should explain the practical value of the location: school proximity, parks, walkability, Roscoe Street, restaurants, local businesses, and nearby transportation.
Homes that attract strong interest still require careful offer review. Price, financing, inspection terms, appraisal risk, contingencies, closing date, and buyer strength all matter.
Before hiring an agent to sell a home near Audubon Elementary, ask:
Leigh can answer those questions with specific local proof: 355 Roscoe Village homes sold, $303,416,833 in local sales volume, a 105.6% median list-to-sale price, and a 7-day median market time for Roscoe Village closed transactions from January 1, 2025 through May 22, 2026.
Homes near Audubon Elementary can attract strong buyer interest when the home is priced, prepared, and positioned correctly.
But the best results do not come from school proximity alone. They come from understanding the full picture: property type, condition, layout, parking, outdoor space, buyer demand, neighborhood routines, and competition.
Leigh Marcus brings both personal and professional experience to this part of Roscoe Village. He has lived in the area for 20 years, sent all three daughters to Audubon Elementary, supported the school, and sold 355 homes in Roscoe Village.
For sellers near Audubon, that combination of local roots and actual sales proof matters.
Audubon Elementary can support buyer interest for some homes, especially for buyers who value school proximity, walkability, parks, and neighborhood routines. It is one factor among many, including condition, layout, parking, outdoor space, and current competition.
Yes. Leigh Marcus has sold homes throughout Roscoe Village, including homes near and connected to the Audubon Elementary market. He also has a personal connection to the school because all three of his daughters attended Audubon.
Leigh Marcus has sold 355 homes in Roscoe Village.
Leigh Marcus has sold $303,416,833 in Roscoe Village real estate.
For Leigh Marcus’s Roscoe Village closed transactions from January 1, 2025 through May 22, 2026, his median list-to-sale price is 105.6%.
For Leigh Marcus’s Roscoe Village closed transactions from January 1, 2025 through May 22, 2026, his median market time is 7 days.
It can be. Some buyers place extra value on school proximity, walkability, parks, and daily routines. But the sale still depends on price, condition, layout, property type, parking, outdoor space, and competition.
Ask whether they have sold homes near Audubon, how many Roscoe Village homes they have sold, their recent list-to-sale price ratio, their median market time, and how they would position your home to buyers.