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A community filled with friendly neighbor run-ins and nearby dining
Residents of Bolten Field enjoy a small-town, know-your-neighbor atmosphere and an immediate array of dining opportunities lining South Neil Street along its eastern border. Those living in the community have plenty of spots to keep busy and can expect run-ins with neighbors. “The people here are pretty friendly,” says Susan Garton, resident and owner of FluteKeys Studio, a local business offering music lessons for kids and adults. “It’s always fun bumping into people I know regularly, and I’ve always felt good about raising my boys here.”
Located near Bolten Field is the Children's Prairie Farm which has a petting zoo for the kids.
The Sun Singer Restaurant and Wine Bar near Bolten Field has a wonderful selection of wines.
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The homes of Bolten Field
Drives around the neighborhood reveal green islands filled with flowers and many blooming redbud and crabapple trees. Many of these trees adorn residential front yards that typically span about half an acre. Shrubbery and front yard landscaping are tight, presenting a sense of home pride for those making morning strolls along the community’s sidewalks. Most homes here come in ranch, bi-level and split-level styles built in the mid-to-late 20th century. These range in price from $170,000 up to $500,000.There are also several condos throughout the neighborhood, with prices ranging from $100,000 to $175,000 depending on size and condition.
The Bolten Field community has homes that have charming and beautiful landscaping.
A popular home style in Bolten Field are large ranch-style homes with an attached garage.
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Elementary School of Choice
The Champaign Unit 4 School District gives families the flexibility to choose where their kids attend elementary school. Under the School of Choice program, the district considers family’s enrollment requests while also factoring proximity, capacity and specialty programs students may require. According to the district, 84% of students are assigned to their first-choice school. Bottenfield Elementary School is the nearest and maintains a B-plus rating on Niche. Meanwhile, older students will head to Edison Middle School, which has a B rating, before attending Central High School, which has an A-minus. In 2023, The Maroons completed a $104 million renovation to its school and athletic facilities, which had remained the same since the 1960s.
Central High School located near Bolten Field excels in academics.
Edison Middle School is a public school located in Champaign.
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Time outdoors in Mattis Park
Mattis Park, a 24-acre green space, is within walking distance of the neighborhood’s homes. Visitors often see tons of geese in the springtime and families fishing on the lake. It’s mainly enjoyed for leisurely walks along its paved trails but is home to benches and picnic tables for lunches in the sun. Less than a mile east is State Farm Center, making for easy trips to Fighting Illini basketball games and concerts from big-name musicians. Centennial Park offers playgrounds, an aquatic center and athletic courts about half a mile west. The Leonhard Recreation Center, next door, provides members with an indoor track and gym.
Mattis Park in Champaign near Bolton Field has a beautiful lake and nice walking trails.
The State Farm Center is the home of the U of I basketball team games.
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Eating and shopping along South Neil Street
“We have so many restaurants,” Garton shares. “You wonder how we can keep all of them open.” Many of these eateries, like Jarling’s Custard Cup, a walk-up dessert spot, sit along South Neil Street. The community staple was once a long-time family-owned business. After being sold, a few businessmen joined to keep it open and continue the tradition. Another frequented spot along this stretch is Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, an upscale chain establishment that’s become the place for date nights and special occasions. Residents head 3 miles northeast to Lincoln Square Mall to complete their retail shopping and peruse The Urbana Square Market, held on-site every Saturday in summer. For day-to-day groceries, a Harvest Market also sits along South Neil Road.
Biaggis Ristorante Italiano near Bolten Field serves delicious Italian fare and nice cocktails.
Jarlings Custard Cup near Bolten Field has served creamy frozen custard since 1949.
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Commuting from Bolten Field
Trips into Downtown Champaign are convenient, just a 1.5-mile drive north along South Neil Street. Both Interstates 57, to the west, and 74, to the east, sit within 5 miles of the community. Those heading into Chicago can reach the city in a 135-mile drive north via I-57. The connector flights at Willard Regional Airport are closer to home, a 4-mile trip south on US Route 45, alongside Carle Foundation Hospital, 3 miles northeast off West University Drive. Similarly, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits less than a mile in the same direction. Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit also provides over 40 bus stops throughout the neighborhood, carrying riders throughout the Champaign and Urbana areas.
The Carle Hospital near Bolten Field ranks as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals.
Buses provide transportation for Bolten Field residents to navigate around the Champaign area.
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Bolten Field Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bolten Field, Champaign sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bolten Field, Champaign over the last 12 months is $271,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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