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Affordability, employment opportunities and the serenity of the open prairie
Home to Governors State University, University Park attracts buyers looking for proximity to this academic institution as well as area employers like an Amazon Fulfillment Center, Clorox Co. Distribution Center and Dot Foods. Buyers here can find single-family homes for more affordable prices than in many parts of the Chicago area, and residents enjoy the serenity of living in a semi-rural area backed by open prairies. Ample parkland, golf courses and nature preserves surround the community, making it especially attractive to those who enjoy spending time outside, and GovState provides entertainment through its athletics and arts programs. "The town almost has a rural feel, but you can reach all the amenities you could need in just a 10-minute drive," says Margaret Banks, who's sold real estate in the area for eight years. "It's a great place for a starter home, with lower home prices and property taxes."
University Park has a wide variety of home styles and price ranges.
University Park is located in the south suburbs of Chicago.
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Bi-level, split-level and ranch-style homes
Bi-level homes are common in University Park, as are split-level and ranch-style homes. Newer developments are typically contemporary traditional-style homes. University Park's housing is most dense on the neighborhood streets southwest of University Parkway and Western Avenue, where a mix of single-family homes and condos are available, and Craig Park anchors the community. Sidewalks shaded by tall trees line the neighborhood's winding streets, and lots have ample yard space for kids to run and play. Further from this intersection, residents can find lots with more acreage. On the neighborhood's outskirts, some buyers have chosen to purchase land to build their dream homes, so sometimes sprawling country estates hit the market in University Park. Prices start around $80,000 for a fixer-upper or a condo and get as high as $700,000 for a multi-acre lot with a custom-built home, but prices typically fall between $100,000 and $300,000, with a median price of $180,000 for a single-family home.
Split-level homes can be found scattered throughout University Park.
Many cul-de-sacs can be found throughout University Park.
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Learning in Crete-Monee School District 201-U
University Park students attend Monee Elementary School and Crete-Monee Middle School, both of which received C ratings on the educational review site, Niche, before continuing to the C-plus-rated Crete-Monee High School. At Crete-Monee High School, the Bridges program offers specialized academic opportunities to suit students' individual learning needs, and the campus is also home to manufacturing and vocational programs. Families can apply to the nearby Coretta Scott King Magnet School, a public elementary school for kindergarten through fifth-grade students that offers the International Baccalaureate program and received a C-plus on Niche. Parents interested in private education can send their children to the nearby Mother Teresa Catholic Academy, which enrolls students in preschool through eighth grade and has not been rated on Niche. Governors State University, which offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral and certificate programs, is also located in the neighborhood.
Crete Monee Middle School in Crete has over 1000 students with a C rating on Niche.
Crete Monee High School is home to almost 1500 students and offers many school activities.
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A local Metra station makes for a smooth commute
University Park is about 40 miles south of Chicago, about a 45-minute to an hour drive depending on traffic, but the neighborhood's Metra station is the most popular method for commuters, getting residents into town in an hour. Within University Park, residents can use the Pace Bus to get around. The nearest hospital is eight miles north, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, and the closest major airport is Midway, 30 miles away.
The Pace Bus runs throughout University Park, offering residents a public transportation option.
University Park's Metra station offers quick access to Downtown Chicago.
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Seafood, hoagies and homemade ice cream
University Park residents dine at local restaurants like the hoagie shop Shugga Shack and J & J Fish, and The Great American Bagel makes for a quick and easy breakfast on the go. When they want a sweet treat, residents order pickup from Cocoas and Cream, a local business that sells homemade ice cream by the pint. The local convenience stores Pk's Pantry and Family Dollar give residents access to essentials. They can head to Walmart, Walt's Food Center or Jewel-Osco just outside the neighborhood for additional groceries and shopping needs.
J & J Fish, a popular chain, has a restaurant located in University Park.
Shugga Shack in University Park is best known for its sweet steak hoagie.
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Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, golf courses and Thorn Creek Wood Nature Preserve
On GovState's campus, residents spend time outside in nature enjoying the public Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, a collection of 29 sculptures on over 100 acres of prairie. Nearby, they can enjoy a peaceful moment in Pine Lake Park, a popular destination for residents who enjoy fishing. Craig Park provides the community with a playground and open green space for kids to run around, and the neighborhood is also home to the Deer Creek Golf Course, a semi-private facility, and recently opened the public University Park Golf Club. Just north of the neighborhood, residents explore the Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve, an ecosystem of forest, prairie and savanna best known for its wildlife and hiking.
Go to Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve in Park Forest for a great bike trail.
University Park residents can enjoy the sculptures at Nathan Manilow Sculptuer Park.
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Arts and athletics at GovState and the Mayor's Office of Special Events
GovState keeps residents entertained with its athletics programs and Center for Performing Arts, which hosts music, dance and theatre performances. GovState is also home to the annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival, where international shorts and local feature films are shown over three days in University Park. Throughout the year, the Mayor's Office of Special Events hosts gatherings for the community, like an annual Easter egg hunt and Mother's Day brunch.
University Park's parks and nature preserves contain sculptures for the residents to enjoy.
University Park residents have no shortage of nature preserves to enjoy.
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