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Boulder Ridge

Boulder Ridge

Neighborhood in Champaign, Illinois

Champaign County 61822

$273,632 Average Value
$168 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

A newer neighborhood on the west side of Champaign

On the west side of Champaign, along Bradley Avenue, west of the Interstate 57 overpass, is the Boulder Ridge neighborhood, developed around 20 years ago. “The oldest homes were built around 2005, and there’s new construction going on as well,” says Mark Panno, a broker with Keller Williams Realty with eight years of experience. “The neighborhood is expanding mainly north on Boulder Ridge Drive.” The houses are within walking distance of a 20-acre park, and some homes are built around small ponds that provide waterside views. This was one of the first neighborhoods constructed on the west side of the I-57 overpass and is close to a small business park on North Staley Road with a large FedEx shipping location.

Boulder Ridge. is located in Champaign, IL and is one of the newer communities in the area.
Boulder Ridge. is located in Champaign, IL and is one of the newer communities in the area.
The Boulder Ridge community has homes that display charming and beautiful landscaping.
The Boulder Ridge community has homes that display charming and beautiful landscaping.
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Sunset Ridge Park

The neighborhood has good walkability, with sidewalks on both sides of the street. Those sidewalks can lead to the northwest part of the neighborhood and Sunset Ridge Park. “People love the convenience, how easy it is to get there and the amenities within the park,” Panno says. Those include walking paths to access the skate park, a playground and a court to play tennis or pickleball. Trails go through a restored prairie area on the park's north side. There's green space in the center of the paved trail loop where soccer games occur and a full basketball court. The park opened in 2006, not long after the first houses were built in Boulder Ridge. Dodds Park is east on Bradley Avenue, with seven lighted baseball and softball diamonds and 12 lighted soccer fields. The 110-acre facility is a popular spot for intramural league games.

Sunset Ridge Park in Boulder Ridge has a nice walking path with a restored prairie area.
Sunset Ridge Park in Boulder Ridge has a nice walking path with a restored prairie area.
Dodds Park located near the Boulder Ridge area has many softball fields.
Dodds Park located near the Boulder Ridge area has many softball fields.
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Part of Unit 4 Schools, where there is a choice

Public schools in the neighborhood are part of the Unit 4 School District. The district offers elementary school choice, where families can rank preferred schools, and a decision is based on proximity, capacity and socioeconomic status. Kenwood Elementary School is the closest, at just over 2 miles away. The school is rated a B overall on Niche, and the student-teacher ratio is 13-to-1. Jefferson Middle School gets a C-plus. Centennial High School is rated an A-minus on Niche. One of the high marks at the school is for college preparation because the school district has a College & Career Center that provides a resource for students and families to help with what comes next after high school. It’s open Monday through Friday throughout the school year. On the other side of Interstate 57 off Bradley Avenue is Parkland College, a public community college with 9,000 students enrolled. It’s also the home to Staerkel Planetarium, the second largest in Illinois, behind Adler Planetarium in Chicago.

Kenwood Elementary School is a public school near Boulder Ridge serving grades K-5th.
Kenwood Elementary School is a public school near Boulder Ridge serving grades K-5th.
Centennial High School is a public school near the Boulder Ridge area that serves grades 9-12.
Centennial High School is a public school near the Boulder Ridge area that serves grades 9-12.
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Drive down Bradley for restaurants

The Park Bar and Grill is on the other side of Interstate 57 and Parkland College, 2 miles from the neighborhood. Plenty of TVs make it a popular place to catch the game. The menu includes wraps, shrimp and chicken wings. The sauce station is a popular stop, with options to accentuate the wings or any other menu item with unique flavors like Citrus Explosion, Jamaican Jerk and Garlic Parmesan. Sammy’s Pancake House on Mattis, north of the intersection with Bradley, is open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Schnucks is a couple of miles south on Mattis Avenue for grocery runs.

The Park Bar and Grill in Boulder Ridge is a great sports bar with delicious food and drinks.
The Park Bar and Grill in Boulder Ridge is a great sports bar with delicious food and drinks.
Sammy's Restaurant is located near the Boulder Ridge area and is known for its delicious food.
Sammy's Restaurant is located near the Boulder Ridge area and is known for its delicious food.
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Boulder Ridge housing

Single-family homes built within the past 20 years are priced from $275,000 to $400,000. Homes with basements built in the last few years are the most expensive in that range. New construction houses are priced between $350,000 and $400,000. Zero-lot line townhouse duplexes are priced from $200,000 to $250,000. Most of the styles are two-story contemporary with attached two-car garages. “Almost all the single-family homes are owner-occupied. About 50/50 on the townhouses,” Panno says. The Boulder Ridge Homeowners Association assesses dues yearly, usually between $100 and $150. Payment notices are sent out in August with a due date of October 1. The association has volunteer members and various committees that make sure rules are adhered to and another that makes sure the ponds are maintained and look nice.

Beautiful homes can be found throughout the Boulder Ridge area.
Beautiful homes can be found throughout the Boulder Ridge area.
A block of charming homes nested in the nice Boulder Ridge neighborhood in Champaign, IL.
A block of charming homes nested in the nice Boulder Ridge neighborhood in Champaign, IL.
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MTD has stops in Boulder Ridge

The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District, known by locals as MTD, has stops along Bradley Avenue, including Parkland College. The bus system even goes into Boulder Ridge, with stops at Bluegrass and Pebblebrook Lanes near the neighborhood's entrance. While the neighborhood is mainly sheltered from the traffic of the University of Illinois, it’s still about 6 miles away and a 15-minute drive. Kraft Heinz is an industrial employer two miles east at the corner of Bradley and Mattis. It employs about 1,000 people.

MTD bus traveling through a Champaign neighborhood near Boulder Ridge area.
MTD bus traveling through a Champaign neighborhood near Boulder Ridge area.
Located in near Boulder Ridge is the Kraft Heinz Company established in 1963 in Champaign.
Located in near Boulder Ridge is the Kraft Heinz Company established in 1963 in Champaign.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

University of Illinois/Willard

22 min drive

Bus

Bluegrass & Boulder Ridge (Se Corner)

Bus

Boulder Ridge & Peppermill (North Side)

Bus

Duncan & Valerie (Nw Corner)

Bus

Bonnie Blair & Valerie (Ne Corner)

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Bluegrass & Boca Vista (Se Corner)

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Bonnie Blair & Gold Medal (Se Corner)

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Peppermill & Pebblebrook (South Side)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Boulder Ridge US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$280,000
Median Single Family Price
$300,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$162,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$168
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$281,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
559
Median Year Built
1994
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,798
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,677
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,131
Median Age
37
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$90,520
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,206

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
43.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
6''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

29 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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