Harrison Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Springfield, Illinois
Sangamon County 62711
Family-friendly homes from the 1980s
The smooth streets and sidewalks of Harrison Park are often filled with residents walking dogs or kids riding bikes and it's the kind of neighborhood where homes have decorative signs reading "welcome" propped up by the door. Dating back to the late 1980s, the houses in Harrison Park have vintage features like cherry wood kitchen cabinets and unfinished basements. Home styles include low-slung ramblers, boxy colonial revivals and stone-sided New Traditional builds. Prices stay consistent across the neighborhood, usually around $250,000 to $350,000. Yards are generally around a quarter-acre in size, and most properties have an attached garage.
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A county-wide bike trail and a potential new park
The biggest outdoor attraction in Harrison Park is the Sangamon Valley Trail, an 11-mile paved bike trail that is directly accessible from the neighborhood. Locals enjoy using the trail to take a brisk 4-mile bike ride to the popular Centennial Park, which has dog parks, ponds, sports fields and a skate park. Closer to home, residents hope to see a silver lining to demolishing the former Lutheran High School building. Though the building is slated for removal in 2024, the school board has decided to leave its outdoor athletic facilities open to the next-door neighborhood. The facilities include a baseball diamond, running track, football field and soccer field. The school was torn down due to a mine subsidence issue, which means nothing is recommended to be built on the site for 10 years. "The neighborhood has talked about lobbying the city to make that area a permanent public park," Miedema says. "But discussions are still ongoing."
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Kids attend the Pleasant Plains School District
Despite being within city limits, Harrison Park is one of the few Springfield neighborhoods that are a part of the Pleasant Plains School District. Springfield Public Schools get an overall B-minus grade from Niche, and Pleasant Plains Schools get an overall B-plus. Kids are zoned to start at Farmingdale Elementary School, rated B-plus. Then it's on to Pleasant Plains Middle School, rated B-minus, and Pleasant Plains High School, rated A-minus. The high school offers dual enrollment courses with Lincoln Land Community College and specialty courses in fields ranging from agriculture to engineering to art. All three schools are located a significant distance from the neighborhood: the elementary and middle schools are about 7 miles away, and the high school is located in the village of Pleasant Plains, a 13-mile trip.
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HOA events and an annual block party
Harrison Park has an active homeowner's association, which comes with pretty minimal fees. "Most years, our annual fees are around $50, sometimes more, sometimes less," Miedema says. "That primarily goes towards maintaining our entrance sign—we get it professionally landscaped." The HOA hosts a bi-annual garage sale by putting up ads and signs to encourage visitors to stop by and browse. They also provide a small gift to every new resident who moves in, and they hold an annual meeting to hear any residential concerns. And there's a block party every year, not planned by the HOA, just run by enthusiastic volunteers. "We get the city to barricade the streets for the block party so kids can ride their bikes around, and someone sets up to grill hot dogs. It's a really nice way to meet the neighbors," Miedema says.A car-dependent commute into the city
There are no bus lanes on this side of the city, so residents of Harrison Park are reliant on cars. The neighborhood's entrance is a mile from Veterans Parkway, a major thoroughfare that connects to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in 5 miles and then heads out towards Chicago. To get to downtown Springfield and the medical district, it's about a 4-mile drive.Three miles from the west side retail hub
Because Harrison Park is located on Springfield's less developed northwest side, most shopping and dining options are more than a mile away. The nearest grocery store is the County Market, 2 miles east, though heading south down Veterans Parkway for 3 miles yields more options. The parkway leads to the east sides major shopping hub surrounding the White Oaks Mall, which has a variety of big brands to choose from, including Lowe's, Sam's Club and Target. There’s also a variety of restaurants, from popular chains to Springfield specialties like Pease’s at Bunn Gourmet’s handmade confections.
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Nearby mine subsidence and slight flooding risks
The neighborhood used to border the private Lutheran High School, which closed in 2022 due to structural damage caused by mine subsidence. Most of the city of Springfield is built upon a network of old coal mines, so the collapse of these tunnel is not a phenomenon specific to Harrison Park. The collapse has not affected any properties in the neighborhood, and mine subsidence insurance is automatically included for property owners in Sangamon County. In addition, the northwest edge of the neighborhood has a slight chance of flooding due to the proximity of a drainage stream.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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JULIE DAVIS
JULIE DAVIS
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
(217) 860-0893
468 Total Sales
1 in Harrison Park
$258,000 Price
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Jim Fulgenzi
Jim Fulgenzi
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Professionals
(217) 993-8699
781 Total Sales
1 in Harrison Park
$235,000 Price
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Phil Chiles
Phil Chiles
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Capital
(217) 606-8574
280 Total Sales
2 in Harrison Park
$250K - $254K Price Range
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LISA HAGGERTY
LISA HAGGERTY
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Capital
(217) 953-4421
77 Total Sales
1 in Harrison Park
$305,000 Price
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Melissa Vorreyer
Melissa Vorreyer
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Professionals
(217) 606-8797
734 Total Sales
3 in Harrison Park
$120K - $185K Price Range
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Tracy Shaw
Tracy Shaw
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Capital
(217) 860-0193
330 Total Sales
1 in Harrison Park
$363,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lewis Park and Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Harrison Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 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
Harrison Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harrison Park, Springfield sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Harrison Park, Springfield over the last 12 months is $337,500, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$355,450
Median Sale Price
$337,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$353,700
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$109
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
69
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Months of Supply
4.00
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$369,900
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,554 Sq Ft
- 3713 Tyler Ct
- New 5 days ago
Welcome to this 2 story home with 4-5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Home is nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac with mature trees in highly desirable Harrison Park. Located on the West side of Springfield in the Pleasant Plains school district. The lot is almost half acre and has gorgeous landscaping. This home offers space, privacy and timeless charm. The exterior features a beautiful deck, perfect for
LORI WAGGENER The Real Estate Group, Inc.
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
288
Median Age
48
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$128,750
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,504
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
58.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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