Why Live in Sunset Park-Old Plank
Sunset Park-Old Plank in Bolingbrook is a neighborhood characterized by its contemporary traditional and modern ranch-style homes built in the late 1990s and early 2000s. These homes range from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet and are situated in the Somerfield and Fields of Bradford subdivisions, with residents paying an annual HOA fee of about $330. Public school students attend highly rated schools within the Plainfield School District Number 202, including Liberty Elementary, John F. Kennedy Middle School, and Plainfield East High School, which boasts a 98% graduation rate. Sunset Park offers recreational features such as a sand volleyball court, a circular basketball court, and ample open space for soccer. Nearby, the Bolingbrook Golf Club provides a public course with membership options. Local amenities include Salerno’s Pizza, known for its thin-crust tavern-style pizza, and The Port of Peri Peri, offering Portuguese chicken dishes. Grocery shopping is convenient with Meijer and Jewel-Osco located 3 miles north on Weber Road. Commuters benefit from the neighborhood’s proximity to Interstate 55, just 2 miles south, and the Metra train station in Romeoville, 7 miles away. For air travel, Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 35 miles away, while Chicago/Bolingbrook’s Clow International Airport, 3 miles north, hosts the annual Cavalcade of Planes event. The neighborhood has a crime rate lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal for families and long-term residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunset Park-Old Plank a good place to live?
Sunset Park-Old Plank is a good place to live. Sunset Park-Old Plank is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Sunset Park-Old Plank is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Sunset Park-Old Plank has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.1 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $167,671 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 59.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Sunset Park-Old Plank are home owners, with 5.9% of residents renting and 94.1% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Sunset Park-Old Plank, IL a safe neighborhood?
Sunset Park-Old Plank, 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 Sunset Park-Old Plank?
The median home price in Sunset Park-Old Plank is $349,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $70,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,810 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $78K a year to afford the median home price in Sunset Park-Old Plank. The average household income in Sunset Park-Old Plank is $168K.
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Home Trends in Sunset Park-Old Plank, IL
On average, homes in Sunset Park-Old Plank, Bolingbrook sell after 7 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunset Park-Old Plank, Bolingbrook over the last 12 months is $339,900, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$339,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$390,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$300,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$249
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$349,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-31%