Why Live in Country Club
Country Club is a small residential neighborhood on the east side of Decatur, adjacent to the Country Club of Decatur and Lake Decatur. The area features lakeside homes with private boat docks and inland ranch-style houses, with properties varying in size and proximity to the water. The neighborhood's landscape includes dense pockets of trees and homes set back on lawns, with limited pedestrian infrastructure. Residents have access to Lake Decatur for boating and jet skiing, and public access is available at Fishing Spot Boat Launch. The Country Club of Decatur offers amenities such as an 18-hole golf course, an Olympic-sized pool, and tennis and pickleball courts. Dining options nearby include Everyone's East End Grill at Decatur Airport, known for its locally sourced steaks, and all-American eateries like New Moon Cafe and Whit's End Inc., located 2 miles away on the west side of the lake. Retail needs are met at Illinois State Route 121, 2 miles south, featuring stores like Walmart, Kroger, and Aldi. Downtown Decatur is 5 miles away, and Forsythe, home to a major mall, is less than 10 miles north. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with minimal noise from the nearby Decatur Airport, which offers flights connecting to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Local transportation primarily relies on cars, with Illinois State Route 105 providing direct routes to Downtown Decatur and Forsythe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Country Club a good place to live?
Country Club is a good place to live. Country Club is considered very car-dependent. Country Club is a suburban neighborhood. Country Club has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 57. The average household income is $121,906 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 34.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Country Club are home owners, with 9.8% of residents renting and 90.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Country Club can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Country Club neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Country Club?
The median home price in Country Club is $189,250. If you put a 20% down payment of $37,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $960 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $41K a year to afford the median home price in Country Club. The average household income in Country Club is $122K.
What are the best public schools in Country Club?
The best public schools that serve Country Club are:
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Are home prices dropping in Country Club?
Yes, home prices in Country Club are down 51% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Country Club, IL
On average, homes in Country Club, Decatur sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Country Club, Decatur over the last 12 months is $111,000, down 62% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$111,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$182,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$112
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$189,250
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-62%