$299,721Average Value$234Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Suburban convenience and a park right outside residents’ doors
Situated in the heart of Bolingbrook, Poplar Park is a suburb with a firmly rooted feel and a healthy dose of green space. The neighborhood’s park, which shares its name, is a gathering place for residents year-round thanks to its indoor and outdoor aquatic center. Even beyond the park, though, this established neighborhood has some big benefits. “People pick Poplar Park because of the convenient access to the highway and because the prices are more affordable compared to some of the surrounding areas,” says David Boris, a Realtor with Lincoln & Assoc. Real Estate who recently sold a home in the neighborhood. Despite the major thoroughfares and shopping corridors just beyond its borders, Poplar Park retains a residential, relaxed feel, where sidewalks connect families to playgrounds and pools.
Poplar Park sign of Bolingbrook Park District with beautiful flowers and walking paths.
Aerial looking down the tree lined street Poplar Park, Bolingbrook, IL.
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Get some sun or cool off at Poplar Park
The neighborhood gets its name from the park on its northwest border, Poplar Park. The park features a creative cabin-themed playground, with tables and benches for parents to sit and watch. Or, the whole family can go for a walk along the paved, forested paths that encircle the park’s pond. Adjacent to the park is the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex, which features a gym, fitness center and — perhaps most popular with kids — the Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park. Residents can cool down on hot days with a wild ride down the water slides or swim some laps indoors even in the winter months.
Poplar Park playground and green grass and open spaces, Bolingbrook, IL.
Indian Boundary Park marsh and wildlife, deer seen in photo, Poplar Park, Bolingbrook, IL.
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Established 1970s homes in a narrow price range
Wide, flat streets curve gently through neighborhood, with broad-canopied oaks stretching providing shade over the sidewalks by day and streetlamps providing light by night. Nearly all homes in Poplar Park were built in the 1970s, and popular styles of the time like ranch-style, split-level and bi-level houses are common here. Instead, homes are set apart by modest decorative landscaping from shrubbery to flowerbeds and by fenced-in backyards with playsets or barbecue pits. According to Boris, the neighborhood’s established nature means that a lot of older residents who are downsizing have been putting their houses on the market, and homes are selling fast. The median for the neighborhood is roughly $290,000, with limited wiggle room in the pricing range. A three-bedroom home on the smaller side might list for $210,000, while a spacious four-bedroom can sell for $350,000.
Spacious four bedroom homes in Bolingbrook's Poplar Park area can sell for around $350,000.
A smaller three bedroom home in Bolingbrook's Poplar Park neighborhood may list for $210,000.
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Valley View Schools earn high grades
Kids can attend public schools in the Valley View Community Unit School District No. 365-U. Independence Elementary kickstarts students’ education and earns a B-minus grade from Niche, while Jane Addams Middle scores a B-plus. Bolingbrook High, which receives an A-minus, gets students involved with its nearly 80 clubs and activities, ranging from hobby groups to performing arts troupes to academic and service clubs.
Independence Public Elementary School in the Poplar Park neighborhood serves about 610 students.
Jane Addams Middle School is an above-average, public school located in Bolingbrook, IL.
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Retail corridors lie beyond the neighborhood
Retail centers are located along major thoroughfares just beyond the neighborhood, with nearly everything residents could need within a 10-minute radius. One cluster of chain restaurants and shops lies near the intersection of Weber Road and Boughton Road. Here, residents can grab groceries from Target or Meijer, find other everyday goods at big-box stores like Home Depot and Best Buy or catch a movie at Regal Bolingbrook. Local restaurants are scattered throughout the area, from all-American sports bars like Tailgaters to international cuisines like Wabi-Q BBQ and Hot Pot. For even more shopping options, Bolingbrook Promenade is roughly 10 minutes away and houses an array of brand-name retailers, including a nearby Ikea.
Poplar Park residents can shop for all of their wearable essentials at ROSS.
An aerial view shows the vast amounts of shopping available to Poplar Park residents.
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Reach Chicago in 40 minutes via I-55
Most residents of Poplar Park rely on cars to get around, though Pace buses do have stops nearby on major roads like Lily Cache Lane. With Interstate 55 to the south, residents have an express ticket to hop on the highway and drive to Chicago in about 40 minutes. Or, they can plan their next trip through Chicago Midway International Airport, roughly 35 minutes away. Emergency care is also within arm’s reach, with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospital near the Interstate.
Bolingbrook's Poplar Park neighborhood is conveniently located near Interstate-55.
Poplar Park is minutes away from the Stevenson Expressway, I-55.
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Parks in this Area
Jaycee Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Balstrode Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Soccer
Poplar Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Blackhawk Pond Park
Fishing
Lake
Picnic Area
Volunteer Park
Du Page River Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
32 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Poplar Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Poplar Park, Bolingbrook sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Poplar Park, Bolingbrook over the last 12 months is $300,969, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This charming 1.5-story home offers a spacious living experience with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Built in 1972, the property encompasses approximately 1,695 square feet of living space on a 7,050 square foot corner lot. Recent updates to the property include a newer roof, as well as a replaced furnace and water heater, ensuring comfort and reliability for years to come.
You will fall in love with this recently updated split-level home! A long list of updates, now featuring a brand new roof! Four spacious bedrooms, three up top and one on the lower level. Two beautifully updated full bathrooms! Spacious family room on the lower level. Open concept living and dining room! All new stainless steel appliances! Bright white shaker kitchen with quartz counter tops!
Charming 1 story rental home with a bright and open layout! The inviting living room features beautiful Tile floors and flows seamlessly into the kitchen, The combined dining area, kitchen, and living room create a spacious and connected feel, with glass sliding doors that fill the space with natural light. This home offers three bedrooms, each with its own designated closet space, . One full
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,949
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,668
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,102
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
71.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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