Why Live in Signal Point
Signal Point, located in the southeast part of Naperville, is a neighborhood primarily composed of the Farmstead subdivision. This area is known for its strong community ties, with organizations like the Farmstead Women’s Club and the Homeowners’ Association coordinating various family-friendly activities throughout the year, such as pictures with Santa and summer movies at the community pool. The neighborhood features split-level, ranch-style, colonial, and Tudor homes from the 1970s, typically over 3,000 square feet with basements. Homeownership is high, with 97% of residents owning their homes, and the area has a low crime risk compared to the national average.
Recreational highlights include the Farmstead Swim & Racquet Club, which hosts a swim team and summer movie nights, and nearby Eagle Park, offering a playground and green space. Meadow Glens Park, adjacent to Meadow Glens Elementary School, features basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and fitness stations along a walking and jogging trail. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools within the Naperville Community Unit School District Number 203, including Meadow Glens Elementary, Scott Elementary, Madison Junior High School, and Naperville Central High School.
For shopping and dining, residents can visit the nearby Market Meadows Shopping Center and Fox Run Square, which house grocery stores like Jewel-Osco and Mariano’s, as well as dining options such as Freedom Brothers Pizzeria & Alehouse. Downtown Naperville, about 4.5 miles northwest, offers a scenic Riverwalk along the DuPage River and access to the Naperville rail station for commuting to Chicago. Public transportation is also available through the Pace bus system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Signal Point a good place to live?
Signal Point is a good place to live. Signal Point is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Signal Point is a suburban neighborhood. Signal Point has 10 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.5 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $144,954 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 68.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Signal Point are home owners, with 4.5% of residents renting and 95.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Signal Point can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Signal Point neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Signal Point?
The median home price in Signal Point is $435,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $87,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.63%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,230 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $96K a year to afford the median home price in Signal Point. The average household income in Signal Point is $145K.
What are the best public schools in Signal Point?
The best public schools that serve Signal Point are:
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Are home prices dropping in Signal Point?
Yes, home prices in Signal Point are down 15% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Signal Point, IL
On average, homes in Signal Point, Naperville sell after 5 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Signal Point, Naperville over the last 12 months is $430,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$237,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$735,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$162
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median List Price
$435,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%