Why Live in South Pointe
South Pointe in Naperville is a well-maintained neighborhood featuring New Traditional, gable-front homes built in the early 2000s, each with three-car garages and many with finished basements. The homes, often brick-front with mature trees and neat landscaping, are regulated by an HOA to ensure a tidy appearance. Residents enjoy amenities like South Pointe Park, which includes a soccer field, playground, and pavilion, as well as the South Pointe Swim Club with its pool, tennis court, and clubhouse. Nearby Riverview Farmstead Preserve offers a kayak launch and a segment of the DuPage River Trail. For shopping and dining, residents have easy access to Illinois Route 59, known locally as "Naperworld," which hosts a variety of big-box stores, chain restaurants, and local eateries like Freedom Brothers Pizzeria and Alehouse. Grocery options include Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Market, Amazon Fresh, and Jewel-Osco. The neighborhood is within Plainfield School District No. 202, with highly rated schools such as Freedom Elementary School, Heritage Grove Middle School, and Plainfield North High School. Commuters can reach downtown Naperville in 10 miles, downtown Chicago in 38 miles via Interstate 55, and have access to the Route 59 Station for train travel. The area is also 30 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport and 37 miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. South Pointe has a lower crime rate compared to the national average, making it a safer place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Pointe a good place to live?
South Pointe is a good place to live. South Pointe is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. South Pointe is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. South Pointe has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.3 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $170,580 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 70.3% of residents. A majority of residents in South Pointe are home owners, with 20.9% of residents renting and 79.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving South Pointe can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
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Is South Pointe, IL a safe neighborhood?
South Pointe, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in South Pointe?
The median home price in South Pointe is $120,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $24,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $620 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $27K a year to afford the median home price in South Pointe. The average household income in South Pointe is $171K.
What are the best public schools in South Pointe?
The best public schools that serve South Pointe are:
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Are home prices dropping in South Pointe?
Yes, home prices in South Pointe are down 61% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in South Pointe, IL
On average, homes in South Pointe, Naperville sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Pointe, Naperville over the last 12 months is $120,000, down 76% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$120,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$120,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$157
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$120,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-76%