Why Live in Blackberry Countryside
Blackberry Countryside in Aurora is a serene neighborhood surrounded by lush landscapes and vast public greenspaces. The community features a variety of housing styles, including split-level, Colonial, Cape Cod, expansive ranch-style, and newer builds, many of which sit on sizeable lots with well-maintained lawns, elongated driveways, and multiple-car garages. Residents enjoy quick access to outdoor activities, with the Aurora West Forest Preserve offering over 700 acres of forests, prairie lands, and marshlands, along with nature trails and a pet-friendly off-leash dog park. Golfers can practice their swing at Orchard Valley Golf Course and Bliss Creek Golf Course, both offering 18-hole courses and dining amenities. Additional greenspaces include Canterbury Park, Cherry Hill Park, and Lindens Park.
Blackberry Farm, a living history museum, provides a hands-on experience with train rides, a hay wagon, pedal tractors, a carousel, ponies, and paddle boats on Lake Gregory. The neighborhood is served by public and private schools, with West Aurora High School earning high ratings for diversity and hosting the annual West Aurora Fine Arts Festival. During summer, kids can enjoy the Splash Country Water Park with its lazy river, tower tube slides, and spray features.
Dining options include Syrup, known for its sophisticated breakfast and lunch offerings, and Mother’s Pancake House & Restaurant. For lunch or dinner, Big Sea Sushi & Noodles serves Japanese delicacies. Grocery shopping is convenient with ALDI, and retail needs are met at Galena Square and downtown Aurora, with high-end shopping available at Chicago Premium Outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackberry Countryside a good place to live?
Blackberry Countryside is a good place to live. Blackberry Countryside is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Blackberry Countryside has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.6 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $127,044 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Blackberry Countryside are home owners, with 10.9% of residents renting and 89.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Blackberry Countryside can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Blackberry Countryside neighborhood guide.
Is Blackberry Countryside, IL a safe neighborhood?
Blackberry Countryside, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Blackberry Countryside?
The median home price in Blackberry Countryside is $507,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $101,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,630 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $113K a year to afford the median home price in Blackberry Countryside. The average household income in Blackberry Countryside is $127K.
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Home Trends in Blackberry Countryside, IL
On average, homes in Blackberry Countryside, Aurora sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Blackberry Countryside, Aurora over the last 12 months is $525,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$525,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$508,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$319,450
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$140,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$550,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$398
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median List Price
$507,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%