Watts
Suburban Neighborhood in Naperville, Illinois
DuPage County 60540
Large modern farmhouses and contemporary Colonials
Homes in Watts are usually large structures with brick and wooden facades featuring many windows. They sit on green, grassy lots and frequently have two-car garages. Prices in Watts fall within a range of $475,000 and can run as high as $800,000 or more. Several subdivisions dot the neighborhood, such as the Buttonwood and Countryside subdivisions, which were built between the 1980s and 1990s. Modern farmhouses and contemporary Colonial-inspired homes in Buttonwood with four or more bedrooms can cost between $580,000 and $650,000. Countryside residences in Craftsman and traditional styles can begin around $470,000 and reach over $900,000.Lake Osborne, Buttonwood and May Watts Park
“Families love living in Naperville because of its abundance of parks and playgrounds nearby,” Johanneson says. May Watts Park, named for the famous naturalist and writer, is just outside the elementary school and has a playground and pond with a walkable trail surrounding it. May Watts Park also has a good-sized hill that is popular for sledding in the winter. Buttonwood Park is a small green space with a playground and is known to be a good spot for dog walking. Lake Osborne Park features a lovely pavilion and a walking trail that follows Lake Osborne’s shore. However, the trail does not go entirely around the lake due to sharing space with the Naperville Police and Fire Department buildings.Outstanding public schools in Naperville, Illinois
"One of the reasons Naperville is such a sought-after spot to relocate is its outstanding public schools," says Lori Johanneson, broker with @properties Naperville. "From pre-kindergarten through high school, children can attend award-winning schools just minutes from home.” Watts students can begin at May Watts Elementary School, which is graded an A on Niche. They may then attend Thayer J. Hill Middle School for grades six through eight, which also earns an A. Metea Valley High School, 5 miles away, earns an A-plus on Niche and offers dozens of programs for its students through its “Mustang Elective Trails.” These elective offerings allow students to follow their interests in categories such as art and communication or finance and business. Students can join clubs and organizations, including the Business Professionals of America, drama club and Scholastic Bowl.Interstate 88 to the O’Hare International Airport
Downtown Chicago is a 34-mile drive east of Watts and the Naperville area and can take drivers around 40 minutes to an hour for morning or afternoon commutes. The O’Hare International Airport is about 31 miles north via Interstate 88 on a toll route. Downtown Naperville is just a 2-mile drive northeast via Aurora Avenue.Fox Valley Shopping Mall and local dining spots
Plenty of shopping and dining opportunities are found west of the neighborhood off Route 59, which can lead locals to nearby big-box stores like Meijer, Best Buy and World Market. Fox Valley Shopping Mall has a food court, carousel and dozens of retail shops such as JCPenney, Build-A-Bear Workshop and a Round1 Bowling & Amusement, which has bowling, arcade games, food and even karaoke. Evenings can be spent at Entourage Naperville, which offers high-end steak dinners and cocktails, with a selection of small plates like Vietnamese summer rolls and oysters on the half shell.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mike Long
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(331) 241-7089
122 Total Sales
2 in Watts
$490K - $635K Price Range
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Timothy Soltys
Online Brokers Inc.
(630) 521-3579
87 Total Sales
1 in Watts
$470,000 Price
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Saleh Abdeljalil
Responds QuicklyGuidance Realty
(708) 787-8068
122 Total Sales
1 in Watts
$505,000 Price
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Lori Johanneson
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 576-4944
350 Total Sales
22 in Watts
$468K - $760K Price Range
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Victor Pelayo
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX All Pro
(708) 671-6776
121 Total Sales
1 in Watts
$655,000 Price
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Christopher Cobb
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX of Naperville
(708) 905-8082
128 Total Sales
1 in Watts
$470,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Watts | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 2 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Watts Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Watts, Naperville sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Watts, Naperville over the last 12 months is $710,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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