Why Live in Piper Glen
Piper Glen, a gated community in Springfield, is situated along the western shores of Lake Springfield and is centered around the Piper Glen Golf and Social Club. This neighborhood is known for its golf-cart-legal streets and modern homes, which include Contemporary Craftsman and ranch-style designs. The homes feature double-car driveways, two-car garages, and some have wooden picket-fenced backyards. The area is highly regarded for its safety, with crime rates lower than the national average. Piper Glen offers a self-contained living experience with restaurants and retail options right at the entrance, including J.T. Costelloe's Pizza Pub and Grill and La Fiesta Chatham. Residents enjoy proximity to the Lick Creek Wildlife Preserve, which offers a 5-mile scenic hiking route, and the nearby Spartan Sports Park in Chatham, which features baseball diamonds, batting cages, and sand volleyball courts. The Illinois State Fair, held annually, is a major local attraction. Students in Piper Glen attend the highly rated Glenwood Elementary, Glenwood Intermediate School, and Glenwood High School, which is recognized as the best high school in the Springfield metro area. The neighborhood is conveniently located just off Illinois Route 4, providing an 11-mile route to Downtown Springfield and a 2-mile drive to Chatham.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piper Glen a good place to live?
Piper Glen is a good place to live. Piper Glen is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Piper Glen is a golf neighborhood. Piper Glen has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.2 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $149,821 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 64.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Piper Glen are home owners, with 11.4% of residents renting and 88.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Piper Glen can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Piper Glen neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Piper Glen?
The median home price in Piper Glen is $1,899,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $379,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $9,820 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $421K a year to afford the median home price in Piper Glen. The average household income in Piper Glen is $150K.
What are the best public schools in Piper Glen?
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Home Trends in Piper Glen, IL
On average, homes in Piper Glen, Springfield sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Piper Glen, Springfield over the last 12 months is $1,905,000.
Median Sale Price
$1,905,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,905,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$391
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$1,899,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%