$176,231Average Value$287Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Baker Woods, a first-class ticket to the skies
Baker Woods, a residential community beside Decatur's regional airport, surprises with its convenient access to outdoor recreation and transportation options. Its location is central, sandwiched between a nearby country club and a highway leading to retail hubs. Residents are also within a few miles of Lake Decatur, a popular spot for boating year-round. Children can receive their elementary education either inside the neighborhood or from the school within the community directly west of Baker Woods.
Tree canopies and rounds of golf
Outdoor recreation is plentiful around the neighborhood. Baker Woods Estate Park is the area's largest green space, featuring a sizable manmade pond surrounded by mature trees. Play equipment, a concession stand and restrooms are shaded by the canopies. Slightly east, Baker Woods Park offers a smaller public playground and an adjacent picnic shelter. A little over 1 mile to the north is the Country Club of Decatur, an imposing feature of the city's east side. Members can access golf courses, pools, sports courts and other clubhouse amenities. Adjacent to the club is a public access boat launch, allowing residents to hit the waters of the Staley Basin daily. Boats, jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards can all set sail from the dock. The neighborhood's placement beside Highway 36 opens up opportunities for more recreation within 3 miles, like the Scovill Zoo, Children's Museum of Illinois and Slash Cove water park.
Splash Cove offers family-friendly water fun during the spring and summer months.
Baker Woods’ country club offers golf, pools, and athletic courts for members.
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At the intersection of airport and highway
A major feature of Baker Woods is that it is directly west of the Decatur Airport, a small regional airport. "Despite its size, the airport gets used a lot," says Lori Eaton, area expert and agent at Glenda Williamson Realty. "They just changed over from American to United Airlines. Their flights go back and forth from Chicago O'Hare, so you can really get about anywhere." Although planes can be heard taking off and landing, residents rarely complain about the noise. If anything, more noise comes from the traffic flowing along South Airport Road and Highway 36, two main thoroughfares for the area. Cars attempting to merge onto 36 can occasionally be stopped by an industrial train whose tracks run parallel to the highway. Once on 36, drivers can access other major highways or travel to more populated regions, such as Downtown Decatur and Forsythe. Those who rely on public transportation can catch buses at the stops along South Airport Road.
Despite proximity to the airport, Baker Woods residents experience minimal noise.
Baker Woods has easy public transit options via buses on South Airport Road.
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Shopping just to the south
Restaurants and stores lie just below the neighborhood. Illinois State Route 121 is a major retail corridor with various brand names. Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger and Aldi are frequently visited. Chains like Taco Bell, Culver's and McDonald's serve for a quick bite, while Royal International Buffet is popular for a dinner out on a budget. While much can be found in the shopping center, Eaton says, "Decatur is not that large. While people will usually stay over on the east side, it's just as convenient to catch Highway 36 and drive into downtown." Boutique shops, businesses and locally owned eateries populate the city center, accessible within 4-1/2 miles. To the south, Mount Zion also offers plentiful options within 4 miles.
Discover all the major chain grocery stores just minutes from Baker Woods.
7 Brew Coffee is the local favorite coffee spot offering both delivery and drive thru services.
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Typical homes with atypical style
The area's housing stock offers both one-story and raised ranches, which sit beside half-brick, half-vinyl split-level homes. Specific homes feature architectural quirks, such as arches, bolder color schemes, earth-colored wood siding and towering columns. Certain sections of the neighborhood pair their lush, green lawns and shade trees with well-maintained sidewalks, while other yards stretch all the way down to the street. Homes throughout the neighborhood typically cost between $135,000 and $170,000, but a small portion of the housing in the northwest ranges between $180,000 and $300,000. A condo community is tucked within the landscape, with listings costing around $70,000.
Homes in Baker Woods offer a mix of styles for every taste.
Homes in Baker Woods offer spacious lots, with some properties priced under $170K.
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Central Illinois' only public Montessori school
Baker Woods is home to Montessori Academy for Peace, a magnet school option for prekindergarten through eighth grade students. It is the only public Montessori school in Central Illinois. As for assigned zoning, Baum Elementary School is the area's primary school, teaching kindergarten through sixth grade. Seventh and eighth graders attend Stephen Decatur Middle School, which annually holds a medical sciences career day. Both schools earn a C-minus score on Niche. Every year at Eisenhower High School, students participate in Manufacturing Day, which is put on in partnership with Richland Community College. The opportunity informs students about local careers they can seek out after graduation. The school earns a C-plus Niche score.
Stephen Decatur Middle School creates an inspiring atmosphere for learning.
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Plenty of room to spread out in this spacious, well-maintained, 4 bed/2.5 bath bilevel in the sought-after Baker Woods subdivision. The upper level has a living room, kitchen, dining room with fireplace and access to the back deck overlooking a fenced yard. All kitchen appliances stay with the home, as well as washer/dryer and the garage fridge. Master bedroom has an attached bath with walk-in
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
652
Median Age
49
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,625
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,381
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
College Graduates
21.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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