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A Naperville suburb with a golf course at its heart
Just north of downtown Naperville, Cress Creek residents can enjoy luxury amenities in their backyards. “If you’ve ever dreamed of living on a golf course, this may be your community,” says Amy Pearson, Realtor with Christie's International Real Estate and Naperville resident for over 20 years. Homes here back Cress Creek Country Club, creating a prestigious and private feel. “The course wraps around the community itself,” says Walt Burrell, a broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial and longtime Naperville resident. “People walk to the course from their homes. It’s a golf community.” With a community pool open to homeowners association members and downtown’s best restaurants just minutes away, residents can enjoy Naperville’s quiet suburbs and active downtown.
Cress Creek is full of beautiful parks and golf courses.
Play a round of 18 at the idyllic Cress Creek Country Club.
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Cress Creek's country club and community pool
When looking for outdoor recreational space, residents in Cress Creek only have to look into their backyards. Cress Creek Country Club features an 18-hole golf course that runs through the neighborhood and along homes, creating a golfing experience residents can walk to in minutes from their doorsteps. It also offers tennis, pickleball and pool amenities. Cress Creek Commons is the community’s pool, managed by Cress Creek’s homeowners association and accessed by those holding Bathe and Raquet Club Memberships. The local swim team meets and competes at this local pool, but it is also a cool respite in the warmer months. McDowell Grove Forest Preserve runs along the western side of Cress Creek, boasting 7 miles of turf and limestone trails for hiking, biking and even horseback riding. The 22-acre lake is open for fishing, as well as the West Branch DuPage River.
Cress Creek Country Club rests on gorgeous greens and provides an array of amenities.
McDowell Grove Forest Preserve has nearly 7 miles of looped turf and limestone trails.
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Custom builds featured around the golf course
Cress Creek features a mix of housing styles, so people can find the size and location they prefer. Houses lining the country club feature a mix of siding Colonials and new builds customized to the owner’s taste and personality. Trees hang over the streets, shading the sidewalks and pavement, and add a pop of gold and scarlet in the fall. Lawns are well-kept, with landscaped gardens adding more character to properties. The south side of the neighborhood features condos and townhouses, offering options for people looking for less space and more affordable options still close to the golf course. “The price of homes range from $175,000 for condos and up to $2 million if it backs up to the course,” Burrell says. Most single-family homes not along the course will list between $550,000 and $850,000.
Custom builds dot the landscsape of the Cress Creek neighborhood.
Townhomes are a great option in Cress Creek, and are well maintained.
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A dual language program at Jefferson Junior High
Students can attend Mill Street Elementary School, which Niche ranks an A-plus and lists as the 7th-best public elementary school in Illinois. At Jefferson Junior High School, students can enroll in the dual language program, where they will take classes in English and Spanish to improve their linguistic and literacy skills. The school earns an A from Niche. Naperville North High School scores an A-plus with Niche and ranks as the 16th-best college prep public high school in the state.
Naperville North High School is a public high school with an A-plus ranking from Niche.
Jefferson Junior High School offers over 25 clubs and activities for students.
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High-end Indian and downtown seafood restaurants
With such a centralized location, residents can dine at the restaurants in the shopping centers around them or head into downtown Naperville for a bite. In Cress Creek Square Shopping Center on the southern side of the neighborhood, The Indian Harvest offers an elegant Indian dining experience with a patio overlooking the water. For something sweet in the mornings, DeEtta’s Bakery sells homemade doughnuts, muffins and scones in various flavors. In downtown Naperville, Catch 35 is renowned for its fresh seafood, featuring favorites like pan-roasted Chilean sea bass and a rotating seasonal menu. It also serves steaks and filet mignon for those craving something from land. For groceries, Cress Creek Square Shopping Center has a Fresh Thyme Market, but there’s also a Jewel-Osco just 2 miles away along North Washington Street.
The Indian Harvest is a top rated restaurant in Cress Creek.
DeEtta’s Bakery is a local favorite for Cress Creek residents.
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Cress Creek residents can walk downtown
With downtown Naperville just 2.2 miles from Cress Creek, residents can choose to walk or drive into the city center. Sidewalks create a safe route for pedestrians, but North Mill Street connects directly to downtown for motorists. Odgen Avenue bisects Mill Street, lined with shops and restaurants. While people can work in Naperville, many people commute to downtown Chicago, which is 31 miles away. Drivers can take I-88 along Cress Creek’s northern border or drive downtown to take the train. The Interstate also connects to the airports, with Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports within 30 miles of Cress Creek. For medical concerns, Northwestern Medicine is the closest hospital, just 1.8 miles away along DuPage County Highway.
Residents enjoy a walk through the Cress Creek neighborhood.
Cress Creek is close to Downtown Naperville where you can enjoy a beautiful riverwalk.
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Summer festivals and farmer's markets in downtown Naperville
Most events in Naperville take place downtown, so Cress Creek residents are always just a few minutes from the action. In the summer, Naperville Farmer’s Market brings fresh produce and artisan goods to the train station. Burrell highlights that the summer wine walks are another favorite among locals, where people enjoy food and wine samples provided by downtown businesses. For Labor Day weekend, Last Fling says farewell to summer with a parade, carnival and live music.
Important to know about living in Naperville
Naperville has a rich and complicated history. During the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s and 70s, residents and activists urged the city to implement more initiatives for civil rights, diversity and fair housing, resulting in responses from leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. Today, people of color comprise 38% of Naperville’s population, highlighting the city’s progress.
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Cress Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cress Creek, Naperville sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Cress Creek, Naperville over the last 12 months is $337,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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