Baker Woods Homes for Sale

Baker Woods in Decatur is a residential neighborhood conveniently located near Decatur Airport and Highway 36, providing easy access to commercial flights, Downtown Decatur and outdoor recreation. The neighborhood features a mix of one-story and raised ranch homes, split-levels and condos with architectural details including columns, arches and wood siding. The Montessori Academy for Peace, the sole public Montessori school in Central Illinois, is in Baker Woods. The community is within a few miles of Lake Decatur, a popular spot for water sports. Baker Woods Estate Park, the largest green space in the neighborhood, and the nearby Baker Woods Park, offer a pond, playscapes and picnic areas. The Country Club of Decatur, just over a mile north, features an 18-hole golf course, courts for tennis and pickleball and pools. A public boat launch provides access to the Staley Basin. Highway access enables residents to reach attractions such as the Scovill Zoo, the Children's Museum of Illinois, and Slash Cove water park within a 3-mile radius Baker Woods is adjacent to a major retail corridor along Illinois State Route 121, where residents can find big-box stores and grocery chains, as well as various fast-food joints. Local restaurants and shops are less than 5 miles away in Downtown Decatur, and more options are about 4 miles south in Mount Zion. Public transportation is available with bus stops along South Airport Road. Despite its proximity to the airport, noise from planes is minimal compared to the traffic along South Airport Road and Highway 36.