$1,139,135Average Value$373Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Natural surroundings, but also notable amenities
Green Acres rose up in the 1950s, as growth spread outwards from downtown Naperville, a little over a mile north. But the neighborhood has retained its green atmosphere, with nearly half of its territory devoted to public parks. It does have the traditional suburban hallmarks, like highly ranked schools. The neighborhood’s residential portions are a bit unique, though: multistory homes sit on half acre lots that are often wooded, preserving a sprawling naturalistic feel contained in the name of Green Acres. Access to a lifestyle that’s a little off the beaten path, yet not totally removed from modern amenities like Edward Hospital, is what appeals to homebuyers. Local realtors will even mention how residents can walk to downtown. "Naperville can easily be characterized as a laid-back, fun and family-friendly community," says Lori Johanneson, real estate broker with @properties. "People genuinely love living here, thanks to its many incredible offerings."
Green Acres is located only 2-miles from Downtown Naperville.
Residents of Green Acres enjoy a sunny day on the streets of Downtown Naperville.
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Sprawling estates are commonly seen
While there is a certain lushness that’s almost rural in the streetscapes of Green Acres, housing styles lean towards the luxurious. True, it’s possible to find a two-bedroom midcentury home for around $400,000 – but that’s not the norm. Home sale prices in Green Acres typically range from $1.2 million to $3.2 million. At the early end of that range homebuyers can find three-bed, three-bath modern farmhouses. In the middle, homebuyers can expect to see properties like a five-bed, eight-bath McKeown Built Luxury Home with a four-car garage sitting on a spacious lot. At the upper reaches of the market are French Provincial estates, which can come in the form of a six-bed, eight-bath property offering over 7,600 square feet of living space. It’s not uncommon for some of these homes to have a coach house or guest residence that connects to the main house.
Many new Farmhouse-style homes can be found throughout Green Acres.
Home prices in Green Acres generally range from $1 to $3 million.
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Interconnected park spaces
The center of Green Acres is a connected collection of various green spaces with different uses. With a name like Naperville Sportsman’s Park, there’s opportunity for activity in this neighborhood: visitors check in at the clubhouse and then conduct target practice on clay disks. Knoch Park features a modern playground, ball fields, tennis courts and multipurpose trails. Across the street is Idea Gardens, where local flowers are grown to attract butterflies. There’s also the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, where residents who like to garden can sign up with the Naperville Recreation Department and pay a small annual fee for a plot of their own where they can grow food or flowers.
Knock Park features 10 baseball fields for residents to enjoy.
Residents can rent a plot to grow their own flowers at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots.
Local flowers are grown in the Idea Gardens in order to attract butterflies.
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Abundant extracurriculars at Naperville Central High
Elmwood Elementary is just southeast of the neighborhood and receives an A-plus rating from Niche. The school features a 16-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Lincoln Junior High is also southeast of the neighborhood and likewise receives an A-plus. The school hosts a Career Exploration Day for eighth graders, during which students can connect with area businesses representing multiple careers. Naperville Central High is in the northeast corner of Green Acres and continues the winning streak with an A-plus rating of its own. The school features over 60 extracurricular clubs and activities for students, including a human rights club, a culinary club and online sports club. All Saints Catholic Academy is northwest of the neighborhood and offers a private education option for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
Elmwood Elementary School is a top-rated, public school located in Naperville, IL.
Lincoln Junior High School is a top-rated, public school located in Naperville, Illinois.
Naperville Central High School is a four-year public high school located in Naperville.
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Close to Route 34
As the neighborhood’s name might suggest, walking is a great way to get around, owing to the abundant park space. West Street is the main thoroughfare running through the center of Green Acres, which most of the residential roads fork off from. Residents can take this up to Aurora Avenue, which is the neighborhood’s major east-west road, and then connect to Route 34’s commercial amenities. Running in parallel to Route 34 are several Metra stops that commuters can use. Interstate 88 is also nearby.
Green Acres is conveniently located near Route 34 which features several shops and restaurants
Residents can use the Metra to be downtown Chicago in only 45-minutes.
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Small cafe culture, but also big box stores
About 3 miles west from Green Acres is the Westridge Court shopping center. Residents can come here to grocery shop at Meijer and explore big box retailers like Best Buy. A sprawling Crate & Barrel outlet store is also part of this complex, as are various fast-food options. Or, shoppers can drive another 3 miles west to pick up ingredients at Jewel-Osco. When it comes to grocery shopping, drive west on Aurora Ave to shop at Jewel-Osco. Locally owned coffee shops and cafes are a big part of the dining scene in Green Acres. At Sparrow Coffee, sleek surfaces reminiscent of an Apple store are decked out with succulent plants and baked goodies. Colonial Café, on the other hand, aims for more of a homestyle approach that serves up coffee alongside old-fashioned diner cuisine. Meanwhile, SpecialTea is a brightly lit bubble tea haven. For an upscale experience, Meson Sabika puts out the white tablecloth for a tapas dinner in a historic mansion.
Just west of the neighborhood is Route 59 which features several stores such as Best Buy.
For all your grocery needs Green Acres residents have many choices including Jewel Osco.
Residents can get there morning cup of coffee at Sparrow in Downtown Naperville.
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Parks in this Area
Knoch Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Naperville Sportsman's Park
Fishing
Lake
Picnic Area
Hobson West Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Lincoln Woods
Trails
Hiking
Buttonwood Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Walking Paths
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
39 min drive
Bus
Aurora Ave & Riverbend Rd
Bus
Brom Dr & Osler Dr
Bus
Osler Dr & Edward Hospital
Bus
Martin Ave & Brom Dr
Bus
Brom Dr & Spalding Dr
Bus
Washington St & Hillside Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Green Acres
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Green Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Green Acres, Naperville sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Green Acres, Naperville over the last 12 months is $875,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$849,000
Median Sale Price
$875,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$865,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,725,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$373
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
136
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,985
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,065
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,691
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,270
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$119,218
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$135,378
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
68.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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