Why Live in Cresthaven
Cresthaven, located in Decatur, features wide roads with narrow sidewalks, vintage streetlamps, and uniquely styled mailboxes. The neighborhood's homes include a mix of condominiums, New Traditional, ranches, split-levels, bi-levels, and some Tudor-inspired designs, all unified by neutral color palettes. Cresthaven Park, the primary green space, offers a new playground, a 1.5-mile bike trail connecting to Forsyth, and courts for tennis, pickleball, and basketball. While the neighborhood is entirely residential, a nearby shopping center east of Business Route 51 includes a Sam’s Club, Walmart Supercenter, and various dining options like El Rodeo Mexican and Toki Hibachi and Sushi. Additionally, Forsyth’s largest shopping mall, 2 miles north, features restaurants and brand-name shops. Cresthaven is 5 miles from Downtown Decatur and near Interstate 72, providing easy access to Champaign and Springfield, each about 45 miles away. Most residents drive due to the lack of bus stops in the neighborhood, and Decatur Airport is 10 miles southeast. The neighborhood is split between two school districts. A smaller number of students attend the highly rated Maroa-Forsyth schools, including Maroa-Forsyth Grade School and Maroa-Forsyth High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cresthaven a good place to live?
Cresthaven is a good place to live. Cresthaven is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Cresthaven has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 49. The average household income is $125,813 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Cresthaven are home owners, with 14.9% of residents renting and 85.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Cresthaven can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cresthaven neighborhood guide.
Is Cresthaven, IL a safe neighborhood?
Cresthaven, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cresthaven?
The median home price in Cresthaven is $259,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $52,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,350 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $58K a year to afford the median home price in Cresthaven. The average household income in Cresthaven is $126K.
What are the best public schools in Cresthaven?
The best public schools that serve Cresthaven are:
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Home Trends in Cresthaven, IL
On average, homes in Cresthaven, Decatur sell after 1 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Cresthaven, Decatur over the last 12 months is $475,000, up 58% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$471
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$259,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
58%