Elk Grove's Beloved Space-Age Streets — Where Everyone Knows the Names
View Available Homes Call (847) 738-1884The Astronaut section is Elk Grove Village folklore — the 1960s streets named for America's space pioneers, built at the height of the space race and beloved ever since. Locals give directions by astronaut name.
Eight sales in the past year make it one of the village's most active markets: solid ranches and splits with genuine character and a story every buyer remembers.
Recent Astronaut-section sales ran $356,000 to $523,017 with a median near $397,500 — eight transactions in a year, real liquidity. It's the village's approachable heart, and priced-right listings launch fast.
The space-age era's solid, updateable core.
The family workhorses of the section.
Updates that push toward the $500s.
Astronaut-section students attend District 59 schools and Elk Grove High School in District 214; verify block assignments with the district. School boundaries in the northwest suburbs can vary block by block — always verify your specific address with the district office before purchasing.
Elk Grove's celebrated park district, the library, Busse Woods' 3,700 acres and the village's famous services all surround these storied streets. Explore our full Elk Grove Village guide →
Our MLS runs a Private Listing Network — real listings agents can see that never appear on Zillow or any public site, because the sellers want privacy. We can't advertise them. What we can do is share matches directly with our own buyers. If The Astronaut Section is where you want to be, tell us exactly what you're looking for — we'll watch the private side for you, and we'll only contact you about that.
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