Why Live in Prestwick
Prestwick in Frankfort offers a blend of architectural diversity and community amenities. The neighborhood features custom homes with styles ranging from modern farmhouses to Tudor and Dutch-Colonial, alongside two-to-three-bedroom Colonial-style condos and more modest ranch-style homes. Prestwick Country Club, with its stately clubhouse and 1.4-acre golf course, is a central feature, providing golf, tennis, and a heated pool for members. Residents enjoy proximity to Commissioners Park, which includes a ball field, Fort Frankfort play zone, and a splash pad. The Sauk Trail Bike Path and Sauk Trail Reservoir offer outdoor activities with preserved wetlands and trails. Prestwick is safer than the national average, with limited traffic due to its secluded drives. Local shopping is available 5 miles west at Jewel-Osco and Mariano’s, while Frankfort’s village center offers boutiques, vintage shops, and dining options like Fat Rosie’s Taco & Tequila Bar and Cultivate Community Table. Prestwick students attend highly rated schools, including Grand Prairie Elementary, Chelsea Intermediate, Hickory Creek Middle, and Lincoln-Way East High School. The neighborhood is 33 miles from downtown Chicago, with Metra stations 6 miles east for easy commuting. Essential services like Physicians Immediate Care and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields are within a short drive, and Chicago Midway International Airport is 24.5 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prestwick a good place to live?
Prestwick is a good place to live. Prestwick is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Prestwick is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Prestwick has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.3 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $155,011 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 71.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Prestwick are home owners, with 2.5% of residents renting and 97.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Prestwick can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Prestwick neighborhood guide.
Is Prestwick, IL a safe neighborhood?
Prestwick, 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 Prestwick?
The median home price in Prestwick is $99,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $20,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $520 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $22K a year to afford the median home price in Prestwick. The average household income in Prestwick is $155K.
What are the best public schools in Prestwick?
The best public schools that serve Prestwick are:
What are the best private schools in Prestwick?
The best private schools that serve Prestwick are:
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Are home prices dropping in Prestwick?
Yes, home prices in Prestwick are down 45% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Prestwick, IL
On average, homes in Prestwick, Frankfort sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Prestwick, Frankfort over the last 12 months is $60,000, down 88% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$60,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$60,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$91
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$99,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
40%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-88%