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Monroe Park West is a bridge between country and suburbia
Compact and secluded, Monroe Park West is one of the last developed neighborhoods in West Springfield before the city gives way to rural areas and farmland. As a result, this community offers a living experience with convenient shopping and dining alongside a laid-back, woodsy setting. Rickard Road runs through the majority of the neighborhood, giving residents a sense of privacy reinforced by the natural setting. Looming trees and the neighborhood's manmade lake to the north contribute to the outdoorsy feel of this classic suburban neighborhood.
Midcentury homes with a view of the lake
Monroe Park West is younger than neighborhoods found closer to the heart of Downtown Springfield, so the homes feature midcentury designs like ranch-style or split level, with a median construction date of 1986. As a result, homes tend to be modern, with open floor plans and more square footage. The newest and largest homes are generally found in the northern section of the neighborhood, many surrounding the artificial lake along Victoria Drive. Though not a gated community, three entry points and a central street limit through traffic and give the area more privacy. Homes start in the mid-$100,000s for some of the smaller models, with prices going as high as the mid-$300,000s as houses get larger and gain exclusive features like a view of the lake.
Monroe Park West home prices range from 150,000 to 350,000 dollars.
Monroe Park West provides suburban convenience and a relaxed, woodsy atmosphere.
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Top public and private schools
Students begin at Dubois Elementary School, which has a C on Niche, before attending U.S. Grant Middle School, which has a C. Springfield High School garners an A-minus and boasts over 170 years of service to the area, with a proud tradition of both academic and extracurricular activities. “We have 18 Advanced Placement classes, five college dual credit courses, and over 30 Honors classes,” says SHS principal Lisa Leardi. “And our teaching staff is beyond reproach.” Those seeking a private school can attend Our Savior’s Lutheran School, which has an A-plus and serves prekindergarten through eighth grade. “We tailor our education to the students,” says Our Savior’s principal, Carmen Yagow. “But we also strive to maintain a good relationship with the parents and the community at large.”
Students begin their education at DuBois Elementary School, which has a C-minus on Niche.
Springfield High School is the second best public high school in the area.
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Mexican favorites at Xochimilco
Opened at the beginning of 2024, Clocktower Café is a recent addition to the area’s locally owned restaurants. It serves brunch classics like biscuits and gravy, omelets and Belgian waffles in a classic old-school diner atmosphere. In a colorful, laid-back environment, Xochimilco offers authentic Mexican favorites like fajitas, carnitas and tamales. Shopping is less than 3 miles south at White Oaks Mall, which features dozens of retail stores. Walmart Supercenter is just off Route 4 outside the neighboring Westchester community, and the latest movies premiere at the AMC Classic Springfield 12.
Clocktower Café is a classic brunch diner featuring daily specials and reliable standbys.
White Oaks Mall features dozens of shopping options near Monroe Park West.
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Flora and fauna at Lewis Park and Trails
Lewis Park and Trails is a 40-acre green space with miles of running, hiking or mountain biking trails. The park also contains playground equipment, picnic pavilions and acres of woodlands, ideal for nature watching. Two miles east, Washington Park is a 150-acre outdoor area featuring golf courses, walking paths and monuments dedicated to local luminaries. Washington Park’s Botanical Garden showcases 1,800 species of plants and flowers across several specialty gardens that cater to various biomes and climates. Schlitt Park is 2 miles east in the neighboring community of Oaks. Its baseball field has a synthetic infield installed in 2018.
Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon towers over the Washington Botanic Garden.
Monroe Park West is near the Illini Country Club which offers a pool and tennis courts as well.
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Easy access to public transportation
Illinois Route 4 follows the neighborhood on its eastern border, creating a straight line to Interstate 72 and the town of Chatham, some 7 miles south. Sangamon Mass Transit offers a bus system that travels all over the county with a local stop at Old Jacksonville and Rickard roads. Memorial Care Urgent Care is less than a mile south in West Koke Mill.
The city's oldest theatre
The neighborhood’s proximity to downtown Springfield means residents have full access to city amenities like the Legacy Theatre, the oldest theatre in Springfield, which hosts dozens of concerts and performances annually. The Illinois State Fair is one of the most anticipated local events of the year, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors every August to experience thrill rides, livestock showings and the latest musical acts.
Try thrilling rides with friends at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
Illinois State Fair is a yearly event that garners visitors from all over Illinois.
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Schlitt Park
Lewis Park and Trails
Lutheran High School Athletic Fields Park
Transit
Airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital
9 min drive
Bus
Old Jacksonville & Rickard
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Monroe Park West
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Monroe Park West, Springfield sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Monroe Park West, Springfield over the last 12 months is $183,400, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,028
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,490
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,869
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.5%
% Population in Labor Force
71.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
