Glen Aire Homes for Sale

Glen Aire, a neighborhood in southeast Springfield, offers a suburban feel with its spacious lots and mature oak trees. Developed in 1957, the area features mainly ranch-style homes, many with basements, appealing to first-time buyers and those looking to downsize. The neighborhood is known for its affordability, with condos starting at $30,000 and single-family homes ranging from $80,000 to $200,000. Glen Aire's community spirit is evident through its active neighborhood association and bi-annual garage sales. While there are no parks within the neighborhood, Kiwanis Park is just half a mile away, and Lake Springfield is less than a mile, although not easily walkable due to train tracks and highways. Tom Madonia Park, a popular spot for fishing and barbecues, is under two miles away. Local shopping includes a Walgreens, CVS, and several eateries at the intersection of Adlai Stevenson Drive and Taylor Avenue, with the Capital City Shopping Center nearby featuring an AMC Theater with reservable reclining seats. Commuting is convenient with Glen Aire's proximity to major interstates and a bus line connecting to downtown and the University of Illinois Springfield, which is 2 miles away.