Why Live in Freedom Park
Freedom Park is a newly developed neighborhood in Bolingbrook, located about an hour from Chicago. This small community features a centrally located park and a welcoming atmosphere. The neighborhood is characterized by colonial and Tudor-inspired homes with brick-fronted exteriors, color shutters, well-maintained lawns, and attached two-car garages. Homes typically offer over 2,000 square feet of living space, including at least three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The area is served by highly rated schools, including Liberty Elementary School, John F. Kennedy Middle School, and Plainfield East High School, which offer a range of academic and extracurricular programs. Freedom Park itself is a focal point for outdoor activities, featuring baseball and soccer fields, a playground remodeled in 2022, picnic areas, and a pond with a walking path. Sunset Park, also within the neighborhood, includes similar amenities plus a basketball court. Dining options nearby include Salerno’s Pizza of Bolingbrook, Port of Peri Peri, and Pita Zone, all within two miles. For recreation, residents can visit the Bolingbrook Golf Club or Bowlero for indoor bowling. Shopping options like Target, Big Lots, and Burlington Coat Factory are three miles away. The neighborhood benefits from the presence of the Bolingbrook Fire Station and convenient access to the Romeoville train station, eight miles south, for commuting to Chicago. Freedom Park offers a low crime risk compared to the national average, contributing to its appeal for potential home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freedom Park a good place to live?
Freedom Park is a good place to live. Freedom Park is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Freedom Park is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Freedom Park has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.8 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $172,481 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 58.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Freedom Park are home owners, with 6.1% of residents renting and 93.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Freedom Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Freedom Park neighborhood guide.
Is Freedom Park, IL a safe neighborhood?
Freedom Park, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Freedom Park?
The median home price in Freedom Park is $337,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $67,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,750 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $75K a year to afford the median home price in Freedom Park. The average household income in Freedom Park is $172K.
What are the best public schools in Freedom Park?
The best public schools that serve Freedom Park are:
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Are home prices dropping in Freedom Park?
Yes, home prices in Freedom Park are down 11% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Freedom Park, IL
On average, homes in Freedom Park, Bolingbrook sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Freedom Park, Bolingbrook over the last 12 months is $435,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$435,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$332,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$179
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$337,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%