Tucked against the westernmost shores of Lake Springfield, Piper Glen is a gated community centered around the Piper Glen Golf and Social Club. "The golf course is Piper Glen's driving force," says Ralph Hanauer, Alderman of Springfield's tenth ward. "It has the only golf-cart-legal streets in the city." The area boasts a great deal of self-containment, with restaurants and retail options found immediately upon reaching the area's entrance. With its modern collection of homes and access to some of the highest-ranking public schools in Springfield, this lakeside neighborhood is a popular choice among well-heeled homeowners looking for a safe, secluded slice of the city.
The gated community of Piper Glen is centered around the Piper Glen Golf and Social club.
Piper Glen is a golf cart friendly community on Springfield's southwest side.
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Contemporary Craftsman construction
Clean, modern homes line the winding streets, shaded by the foliage of oaks and other mature copses of greenery. Sidewalks pass neatly manicured front lawns large enough to provide privacy but small enough to still feel personal from the front porch. Double-car driveways lead to two-car garages and side entrances, with some backyards enclosed within wooden picket fencing. Contemporary Craftsman and ranch-style variations make up the lion's share of the houses's design, which tend to become larger and more elaborate surrounding the area's many culs-de-sac. Prices trend from the low $200,000s for smaller homes in the neighborhood's southern end to the low $500,000s for the largest and newest of the bunch. The small community features fewer than 500 houses altogether, and open houses tend to get snatched up quickly. "We're one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Springfield," says Morgan Padget, president of the Piper Glen Homeowners Association. "It isn't hard to get excited about living here."
Piper Glen prices trend from the low $200,000s for smaller homes in the neighborhood.
Piper Glen's modern homes line the winding streets, shaded by the foliage of oaks.
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Play 18 holes at Piper Glen Golf Club
Central to the community is Piper Glen Golf and Social Club, a public championship golf course with 18 holes, a driving range, a putting area and a pub. A regular host of Illinois Amateur qualifying events, the course is open to residents and non-residents alike. The Lick Creek Wildlife Preserve offers a 5-mile scenic hiking route through the western arm of Springfield Lake, providing views of wooded hills and local flora. Located in nearby Chatham, the Spartan Sports Park has six baseball diamonds, batting cages and sand volleyball courts. Softball, baseball and volleyball leagues for youth, adults and seniors are in regular rotation here, with annual sign-ups for players and umpires.
Piper Glen's golf course is a public championship golf course with 18 holes and putting areas.
The putting area at the Piper Glen golf course makes a great spot to warm up before a game.
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The best high school in Springfield
Students in Piper Glen are served by the Ball-Chatham Community School District, where they'll begin at Glenwood Elementary before heading to Glenwood Intermediate School, both of which have a B-plus with Niche. "We focus very hard on meeting the needs of our students, no matter their learning level," says Elizabeth Gregurich, a 34-year veteran and principal of Glenwood Intermediate School. "We have so many opportunities for them to explore and learn through collaboration." From there, students will attend Glenwood Middle School, which has a B, before enrolling at Glenwood High School, which has an A-minus. Glenwood High was recently declared the best high school in the Springfield metro area by the U.S. News & World Report. "Our community tends to be closer to retirement age," says Padget. "But more and more families are moving in lately, and they appreciate being so close to such an impressive school district."
Glenwood High's modern campus invigorates the learning environment for Springfield students.
Glenwood Elementary School receives high marks on Niche.com for early students.
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Rides and entertainment at the Illinois State Fair
Held every summer since 1853, the Illinois State Fair is one of Springfield's most widely attended events, with hundreds of thousands attending yearly. Set on a fairground that covers over 366 acres, the 11-day celebration features classic fair food, rides, exhibitions and live musical acts like Florida Georgia Line and Jason Aldean.
Kids dart into the streets of Piper Glen for candy during the Twilight Parade.
Each year, the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade marches proudly through Springfield.
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Easy access to Chatham
The neighborhood is just off Illinois Route 4, providing a straightforward path into Downtown Springfield, some 11 miles northeast. The small town of Chatham is 2 miles south, along with the Family Medical Center of Chatham. As one of the city's only golf communities, travel by golf cart is incredibly common, with residents opting to zip around on their carts for quick trips to the club or nearby restaurants.
The Chatham Public Library is the nearest literary space for Piper Glen residents.
Piper Glen streets are safe and golf cart friendly, kids can ride bikes in this gated community.
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Specialty pizzas at Costelloe's
J.T. Costelloe's Pizza Pub and Grill offers a wide assortment of upscale pub food, sandwich baskets and specialty pizzas. The atmosphere is classic Irish pub style, but they pride themselves on being a family-friendly establishment and even have a kids menu. Just across the street is La Fiesta Chatham, a traditional Mexican restaurant with a full bar and outdoor seating. Both of these restaurants are found just outside the Piper Glen entrance, along with an assortment of retail establishments and a County Market just a mile south. "Pretty much everything you need is on the way into the neighborhood," says Hanauer. "Residents really appreciate that convenience."
Costelloe's is just outside the Piper Glen gates and offers local pub fair and cold beers.
American pub favorites are served hot at Costello's near Piper Glen.
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Parks in this Area
Patrick J. Cadigan Park
Lick Creek Nature Preserve
Spartan Sports Park
Transit
Airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital
20 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Piper Glen
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Piper Glen Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Piper Glen, Springfield sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Piper Glen, Springfield over the last 12 months is $438,250, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Build your dream home in Piper Glen! Enjoy the public championship 18-hole golf course with entrance to the course located right up the road. Neighborhood features a private pool, playground, basketball half-court and brand new Pickleball courts! Minutes from shopping and just a short golf cart ride to popular restaurants at the entrance of the neighborhood. Chatham school district.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,135
Median Age
47
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$125,649
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$149,821
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
College Graduates
64.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
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®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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