Why Live in Country Manor
Country Manor in Decatur is a neighborhood centered around the Country Club of Decatur, featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, a clubhouse, an Olympic-size pool, and professional-grade tennis and pickleball courts. While membership to the club is optional, it offers various levels of access, including reciprocal privileges at other Central Illinois country clubs. The neighborhood is conveniently located between two major highways, providing easy access to Downtown Decatur, 5 miles away, and Forsythe. Lake Decatur lies directly west, with the Fishing Spot Boat Launch nearby for boating and jet skiing. Baker Woods Estate Park to the south offers nature trails, playgrounds, and a pond for outdoor activities. Dining options within Country Manor are limited, but Everyone's East End Grill at the Decatur Airport is a local favorite, known for its comfort food and steakhouse dishes. Additional dining and retail options are available along Illinois State Route 121, just over 2 miles south, and across Lake Decatur. The neighborhood is adjacent to Decatur Airport, which provides connections to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Housing in Country Manor includes a mix of ranch-style homes and larger two-story houses with New Traditional and custom designs, ranging from $100,000 to $400,000. The area is quieter than the city center but still offers convenient access to essential amenities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Country Manor a good place to live?
Country Manor is a good place to live. Country Manor is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Country Manor is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 58. The average household income is $121,549 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 34.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Country Manor are home owners, with 9.9% of residents renting and 90.1% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Country Manor, IL a safe neighborhood?
Country Manor, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Country Manor?
The median home price in Country Manor is $173,650. If you put a 20% down payment of $34,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $900 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $39K a year to afford the median home price in Country Manor. The average household income in Country Manor is $122K.
What are the best public schools in Country Manor?
The best public schools that serve Country Manor are:
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Are home prices dropping in Country Manor?
Yes, home prices in Country Manor are down 4% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Country Manor, IL
On average, homes in Country Manor, Decatur sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Country Manor, Decatur over the last 12 months is $174,400, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$174,400
Median Single Family Sale Price
$174,400
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$83
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$173,650
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%