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Wood Lake

Wood Lake

Suburban Neighborhood in Naperville, Illinois

DuPage County 60564
$469,690 Average Value
$726 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

A well connected and walkable suburb home with highly-rated schools

Wood Lake is a southwest Naperville community bordered to the west by Interstate 59 and comprised of several subdivisions. As a result, the neighborhood presents a well-connected setting, where highly rated schools and neighborhood parks sit within walking distance, alongside an array of local and chain dining options. This, paired with community events like Kite Fly, held by the city in the popular Frontier Park, provides an ideal suburban setting.

Wood Lake is close to eateries & within walking distance of highly rated schools & parks.
Wood Lake is close to eateries & within walking distance of highly rated schools & parks.
The southwestern Naperville community of Wood Lake is home to several subdivisions.
The southwestern Naperville community of Wood Lake is home to several subdivisions.
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The homes of Wood Lake

Wood Lake’s spacious tree-lined streets are separated into the community’s different subdivisions, including Woodlake, Shell Lake Estates, Stonewater and Burnham Point. Found within each are neat sidewalks, street lights and pedestrian crossing signs, providing ease of mind while taking strolls around the neighborhood. Paved driveways and cul-de-sacs are home to basketball hoops and modest landscaping in the form of shrubbery, while play sets are seen peeking out from behind fenced-in backyards. New traditional-style homes built in the late 1990s featuring neutral exteriors and occasional brick-front styles dominate the community, while small pockets of townhomes sit throughout. Those looking to move into one of Wood Lake’s subdivisions can expect a price range from $250,000 to $750,000 for larger homes, specifically those sitting on one of six residential lakes.

Residents of Wood Lake enjoy large homes surrounded by dense old growth trees.
Residents of Wood Lake enjoy large homes surrounded by dense old growth trees.
Wood Lake has immaculate contemporary homes in the range of $750k and upwards.
Wood Lake has immaculate contemporary homes in the range of $750k and upwards.
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Music education at Neuqua Valley High School

Students in Wood Lake get to take advantage of Indian Prairie Cusd 204 School District’s highly rated schools, including Arlene Welch Elementary School. The home of the White Tigers maintains an A on Niche and sits on the neighborhood's northside, within walking distance of those living nearby. Older students at Thomas G. Scullen Middle School before heading to Neuqua Valley High School, both of which have an A-plus rating on Niche. The high school has an accomplished music department that received the National GRAMMY Signature School “Best in Nation” in 2005 and 2013.

Welch Elementary School is a highly rated, public school located in Naperville, IL.
Welch Elementary School is a highly rated, public school located in Naperville, IL.
Scullen Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
Scullen Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
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Cooling off at Frontier Park

Wood Lake’s backyard residential lakes allow for backyard picnics with sightings of ducks that peruse its edge. Centrally located, Cantore Park is within walking distance of every home, allowing for quick trips to watch Naperville Youth Soccer games or join in on pick-up football games. Less than a mile south are the sports complexes at Frontier Park, where locals go to practice ollies at the skate park and get some exercise along its walking trails. It sees many guests during the summer when the little ones cool off while playing about in the on-site splash pad.

Cantore Park has a large open field where friends can play a game of soccer anytime.
Cantore Park has a large open field where friends can play a game of soccer anytime.
A men's softball league is a major attraction at Frontier Park.
A men's softball league is a major attraction at Frontier Park.
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Fireworks at Frontier Sports Complex

Naperville throws several events throughout the year, including the Naperville Community Fireworks Show at Frontier Sports Complex. The admission-free event offers ample parking for those in attendance and a grand fireworks display once the sun goes down. The park is also the site of the Kite Fly event, where hundreds of kites take to the sky over the fields in early June.

An aerial view of the multiple baseball fields at Frontier Park.
An aerial view of the multiple baseball fields at Frontier Park.
A little league baseball coach hits a ball towards his outfield.
A little league baseball coach hits a ball towards his outfield.
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Shopping at Prairie Pavilion

“It has a ton of restaurants; even the smaller ones are great, says Joanna Pamal, Assistant Director at Childtime of Naperville, which is located in the community. “There are just so many things you can walk around and see in general.” Many of these spots sit along State Route 59 toward the west and are just over a mile walk for residents on the farthest away. This includes family-owned Paris Bistro, where dinner features classic French wine and the choice of a sweet or savory crepe alongside other bistro-style dishes. The area also has several popular chains such as Five Guys, Houlihan’s and McAlister’s Deli for a quick bite. Groceries are picked up at Jewel-Osco nearby, while retailers like a Walmart Supercenter, Old Navy and more can be shopped at Springbrook Prairie Pavilion, just 3 miles north.

Wood Lake locals can pick up a variety of groceries at Jewel-Osco
Wood Lake locals can pick up a variety of groceries at Jewel-Osco
Whole Foods Market is Wood Lake's natural and organic grocery store.
Whole Foods Market is Wood Lake's natural and organic grocery store.
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Commuting from Wood Lake

“The community is about a 15-minute drive to downtown Naperville, which gives you access to Riverfront Walk, the eateries, and downtown shopping,” says Amy Pearson, Broker with @properties and a lifelong resident of Illinois. Meanwhile, trips into Chicago are a 40-mile drive via Interstate 55, which also carries travelers to Chicago Midway International Airport, 33.2 miles away. The Copley Memorial Hospital and Waubonsee Community College’s Aurora campus are closer to the community, both a 5-mile trip down Montgomery Road.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Chicago Midway International

44 min drive

Bus

Illinois Route 59 & 95th St

Bus

Illinois Route 59 & Cantore Rd

Wood Lake Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$524,800
Median Sale Price
$517,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$517,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$360,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$726

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
515
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1980
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,838
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,554
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,000
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,730

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,999
Median Age
39
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$78,090
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,831

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
67%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
% Population in Labor Force
78.1%
Above the national average
65.1%

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®

40 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

21 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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