Why Live in Maple Brook
Maple Brook, a subdivision in Naperville, Illinois, is divided into Maplebrook One and Maplebrook Two, each with its own community pool. Located just south of downtown Naperville along the DuPage River, the neighborhood features tree-lined streets with Colonial Revival homes, some with personalized touches like sky-blue siding or small gardens. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, facilitated by active Facebook groups and homeowners associations. The neighborhood is well-connected with sidewalks and streetlamps, making it easy to access nearby parks and amenities. Maplebrook Elementary School is centrally located, allowing students to walk to school, while Lincoln Junior High School and Naperville North High School are highly rated, offering robust academic and extracurricular programs.
Maple Brook residents have access to several parks, including Winding Creek Park, which features a pond, playground, and baseball diamonds. The DuPage River and the West Branch DuPage River Trail provide opportunities for walking and biking, with the trail spanning 26 miles. For dining and shopping, 75th Street is a major thoroughfare with options like Bollywood Bistro and Freedom Brothers Pizzeria and Alehouse, as well as shopping centers like Market Meadows and Fox Run Square, both within 2 miles.
While residents primarily rely on cars for transportation, downtown Naperville is just 3.5 miles away, and the city's Amtrak station offers commuting options to Chicago, 32 miles away. Chicago Midway International Airport is about 28 miles from Maple Brook. The neighborhood's proximity to downtown Naperville allows easy access to events like the Naperville Farmer’s Market and the Last Fling festival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maple Brook a good place to live?
Maple Brook is a good place to live. Maple Brook is considered car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Maple Brook is a suburban neighborhood. Maple Brook has 10 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.3 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $159,816 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 69.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Maple Brook are home owners, with 20.2% of residents renting and 79.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Maple Brook can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Maple Brook neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Maple Brook?
The median home price in Maple Brook is $529,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $105,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,740 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $117K a year to afford the median home price in Maple Brook. The average household income in Maple Brook is $160K.
What are the best public schools in Maple Brook?
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Home Trends in Maple Brook, IL
On average, homes in Maple Brook, Naperville sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Maple Brook, Naperville over the last 12 months is $474,000, up 61% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$474,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$564,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$235,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$314
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median List Price
$529,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
61%