Grande Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Plainfield, Illinois
Will County 60543, 60544, 60585
Unique but complementary homes
The Grande Park Homeowners Association had its first member board elected in 2022, taking the place of development management companies. There are established criteria for residences, such as square footage, paint colors, materials and roofing, that guarantee home styles remain cohesive while being uniquely customized by different builders. Common exterior finishes are siding, brick or a mix. They all come with an attached multi-car garage."It's getting bigger and more expensive. They've been building a lot of new construction," Dan Gleason, real estate broker at the Bremer Team - Keller Williams Success Realty, says. He's been in sales for over 20 years. Typical home values range from about $510,000 to $660,000. Clarke says it took three years to get a home here. "It's very sought-after, and the community is kept up very well."
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An 83-acre park, an 839-acre preserve
There are various parks within the subdivision, but located in the center of it all, Community Park is the largest, at 83 acres. There are courts and fields for a wide selection of sports, a lake for fishing, a sledding hill and a playground.Plainfield has historic downtown's Settlers' Park, complete with a lighted walking path along the DuPage River. Mather Woods offers 2 miles of trails and access to the river while Lake Renwick Preserve is over 800 acres.
Close schools were part of the plan
As Grande Park was being developed, the plan called for an elementary and middle school campus to be built in a central location. "It's walkable from most homes," Clarke says. "But all the kids ride their bikes." Grande Park Elementary, graded B-plus by Niche, opened in 2007. Murphy Junior High opened in 2009 and has an A-minus grade. It's named for Oswego native Robinson Barr Murphy, the youngest man to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.Clarke says most students move on to Oswego East High. It's been graded A by Niche and listed as the best public high school in Kendall County. Some kids living on the park side go to Plainfield North, also graded A, and No. 6 in Will County
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Neighborhood togetherness, Plainfield and Oswego events
Clarke says the community brings the wow factor with some of its events. "Halloween is fun because everyone is out together. And Christmas is fantastic because everyone decorates the parkway with lights. It looks amazing." Community Park hosts 5Ks including the Ruff Run with a 1-mile Doggy Dash and Run the Crossroads, which had its inaugural run in 2023.Nearby events include Plainfield's Hometown Irish Parade and Cruise Nights with classic cars. In Oswego, there's the Wine on the Fox festival, Venue 1012's summer series and Oswego Country Market on Sundays from June through September.
Travel to Chicago via I-55 or Pace buses
Significant roadways in proximity include Interstate 55, U.S. Route 30 and State route 126. It's about 40 minutes to O'Hare International Airport or to downtown Chicago. For those who prefer to avoid driving long distances, Pace Suburban Bus Company offers weekday service from Plainfield to Chicago on routes 755 and 855 from the Plainfield Park-n-Ride, which is about 5 miles from Grande Park and provides free parking. Pace also facilitates vanpooling arrangements for those living or working in Will County and the surrounding counties.Backroads burgers, old-world pizza and axe-throwing
A drive of at least a few miles is required for necessities or a shopping whim. Some shops and eateries are about 4 miles east along U.S. Route 30. Backroads Burger & Bar serves saucy and savory classics, plus original creations. "We've been a neighborhood staple ever since opening," owner/operator Dave Harris says. "We're always happy to host you, morning, noon or night — after all, 'everything's better on the backroads.'"In the same shopping center, Fat Ricky's has old-world-style pizza covered: cheese choices including cheddar, gorgonzola and fresh mozzarella, of course. For those looking to de-stress with some arm exercise, there's Axe Factor Throwing.
About a mile east past Route 30, an assortment of businesses and stores include Jewel-Osco and Meijer for groceries and Menards for home improvement goods.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Matt Lysien
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(224) 315-8087
526 Total Sales
1 in Grande Park
$497,500 Price
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Cecil Sabu
Cecil Sabu
Responds QuicklyALLURE Real Estate
(312) 854-7471
46 Total Sales
1 in Grande Park
$599,000 Price
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Joanne Winston-Spencer
Joanne Winston-Spencer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(630) 686-7793
41 Total Sales
1 in Grande Park
$500,000 Price
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Kimberly Zahand
Kimberly Zahand
Keller Williams North Shore West
(708) 859-7009
392 Total Sales
1 in Grande Park
$495,000 Price
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Jerrick Longest
Jerrick Longest
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(815) 552-0389
240 Total Sales
1 in Grande Park
$610,000 Price
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Debbie Stukel-Podzimek
Debbie Stukel-Podzimek
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart Realty Group
(630) 593-3233
84 Total Sales
1 in Grande Park
$520,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Norman Greenway
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
Community Park at Grande Park
Tamarack Settlement Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Walker's Grove Tot Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Whispering Woods Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Grande Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Grande Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grande Park, Plainfield sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Grande Park, Plainfield over the last 12 months is $478,990, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$489,990
Median Sale Price
$478,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$489,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$382,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
66
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$202
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
865
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
2016
Months of Supply
4.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,742
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,763
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,703
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 1:30pm
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Sunday, Jun 1511am - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,800 - $3,000 per month
- The Legacy Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 12822 White Willow Dr
- Plainfield, IL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,648
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$134,235
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$169,114
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
55.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.1%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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