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Community-focused suburbia with many amenities
Named for the area’s local green space, Balstrode Park is a residential neighborhood within the village of Bolingbrook with easy access to local schools and restaurants. “Bolingbrook is known for its park districts and community events,” says Edward Lukasik Jr., owner and broker of RE/MAX Professionals Bolingbrook and lifelong resident of the village. Community events and 5k races through the park are common here, making Balstrode Park a place to meet people and get outside. Students living in Balstrode Park may attend schools within the Valley View Community Unit School District No. 365, which has an overall A-minus grade from Niche.
CosMc's, located within Balstrode Park, is an upscale take on the classic McDonald's restaurant.
Balstrode Park is a great place to walk your dog in the neighborhood.
Balstrode Park features a cricket pitch, soccer field and playground.
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Renovated and contemporary homes around Balstrode Park
Though it is less than 2 miles across, this neighborhood still has several different residential options available. Three-bedroom ranch-style homes from the 1970s and 1980s can cost between $250,000 and $300,000. Split-level residences with brick and wood siding with two to three bedrooms cost around $280,000 and can reach over $320,000. Claridge Estates on the southeast side of the neighborhood designs its houses in contemporary styles, with light exterior colors and spacious floor plans. Most with four or more bedrooms cost between $450,000 and up to $500,000.
Homes in Balstrode Park feature generous lot sizes with well manicured lawns.
Balstrode Park features many ranch-style homes.
Split-level homes in Balstrode Park cost between $280,000 and $320,000.
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Highly rated Community Unit School District No. 365
Students in Balstrode Park may first attend Jamie McGee Elementary School, which Niche gives a B grade. They can then attend Jane Addams Middle School, which ranks a B-plus and hosts a board games and book club that always ends with Pictionary. Bolingbrook High School, which earns an A-minus, is ranked the No. 8 best public high school in Will County according to Niche. Students here can learn new skills and make friends at dozens of club options, including the archery club, Model United Nations and the student newspaper.
Jamie Mcgee Elementary School is in the center of the neighborhood for ultimate convenience.
Jane Addams Middle School is an above-average, public school located in Bolingbrook, IL.
Residents of Balstrode Park can send their kids to Bolingbrook High School.
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Nationally ranked aquatic center and outdoor activities
“Our waterparks are nationally ranked, and there are a lot of things for families to do and for kids to participate in,” Lukasik says. Balstrode Park has a cricket pitch, soccer field, playground with an area for younger children and a wooden pavilion with tables. A walking path connects Balstrode Park and Volunteer Park, which is home to Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park and the Bolingbrook Recreation Complex. Pelican Harbor has both indoor and outdoor pools, so neighbors can enjoy the water year-round. The recreation complex is a state-of-the-art community center with a huge gymnasium, multi-purpose room, community rooms and men’s and women’s fitness locker facilities.
The Balstrode Park neighborhood of Bolingbrook is named after the park in the area.
Volunteer Park is home to Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park and the Bolingbrook Recreation Complex.
Balstrode Park offers residents multiple parks and greenspace.
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Familiar and local favorites on North Weber Road
North Weber Road has many familiar fast food and restaurant chains. There is also a Ko Sushi, an informal local staple with fresh sushi and an all-you-can-eat lunch special. Covo is a counter-serve Greek restaurant with classic fares like gyros, pitas and salads. Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy is the perfect place for frozen treats or fresh milk. For everyday errands, the local Meijer, Lowe’s and Target are just north of the neighborhood on North Weber and West Boughton Road. Fun movie nights are spent at the Regal Bolingbrook Theater across the street.
KO Sushi is a neighborhood Japanese eatery offering sushi, booze, and more.
Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy was founded in 1927 by the Oberweis family.
Covo is a great restaurant option for residents of the Balstrode Park neighborhood.
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Balstrode Park’s Fall Fest and Parkie’s 5k race
The Balstrode Park community participates in a few annual events each year, the most notable being their Fall Fest in late September and Parkie’s 5k. Fall Fest is a free afternoon of fun for the whole family at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex. With a DJ, food vendors, a pumpkin patch, games, contests and dancing, the Fall Fest is a huge hit for locals who like to get outside one last time before the cold starts setting in. Parkie’s 5k takes place in August, where participants can register to run, walk or push a stroller on their flat, fast course. There are prizes for those who finish the 5-kilometer race, as well as awards for top finishers in different age and gender categories. Registration fees are cheaper if bought before July 31st and start at $29 for adults and $27 for children.
Commutes to Chicago and O’Hare International Airport
Chicago’s bustling downtown is only 35 miles away via Interstate 88 or Interstate 55, so commuting in the morning may take an hour or more. O’Hare International Airport is about 32 miles north via Interstate 88 and then Interstate 294. Leaving early for a flight is necessary when traffic starts to get congested throughout the day. Copley Memorial Hospital is about 10 miles and around 20 minutes to the northwest in case of an emergency. Though Bolingbrook’s Clow International Airport is right in town, it is predominantly used for smaller, personal aircraft and is home to the Illinois Aviation Museum.
To explore Chicago, hop on Interstate-55, and you’ll be in the city in around 35 minutes.
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport is home to the Illinois Aviation Museum.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Balstrode Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Balstrode Park, Bolingbrook sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Balstrode Park, Bolingbrook over the last 12 months is $350,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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