$244,262Average Value$94Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Petite but the amenities packs a punch
Country Club is a petite-sized neighborhood on the east side of Decatur. It sits just above an expansive country club but is more likely named for the main avenue that runs through it—North Country Club Road. Other nearby amenities include the Decatur Airport and Illinois State Route 105, which connects to major hubs like Downtown Decatur and Forsythe. The neighborhood's landscape includes lakeside homes with private boat docks, but all who inhabit the area have some form of access to Lake Decatur and its basins.
Airport eats and all-American dives
Country Club is strictly a residential neighborhood, but a local favorite for a meal out is right next door. Everyone's East End Grill is tucked into the Decatur Airport, although customers don't need a ticket to enter. The restaurant's pride is its steaks and other meaty dishes, which it locally sources and has delivered fresh daily. A little over 2 miles south is the closest retail corridor, Illinois State Route 121. It features service providers, chain restaurants and brands like Walmart, Kroger and Aldi. On the west side of Lake Decatur, 2 miles away, are all-American dives like New Moon Cafe. The eatery features a full-service dining room, a buffet bar, pool tables and occasional live music. Two doors down, Whit's End Inc. serves southern comfort food ranging from fried chicken to gizzards in a laidback atmosphere. For all other needs, Downtown Decatur is 5 miles from the neighborhood, and Forsythe is less than 10 miles north. "Forsythe is where our big mall is," says Brittany Lamb, Decatur local and Realtor at Brinkoetter Realtors. "It looks far, but really, it's a 15- to 20-minute drive max. Even shorter if you hit the lights right."
Locals head to The New Moon Cafe for delicious homemade breakfast and lunch meals.
Kroger is the local favorite grocery store chain, offering great service and prices.
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Driving downtown or flying to Chicago
Country Club is notably beside the Decatur Airport, a small fixture with only a few flights daily. This keeps noise complaints down, but it also doesn't deter travelers. "My daughter just flew in from there from her trip to Orlando," says Colleen Brinkoetter, longtime Decatur local and Realtor at Brinkoetter Realtors. "You can get on a flight there and connect straight to Chicago." Passengers fly with United Airlines and can get almost anywhere once they hit Chicago O'Hare International Airport, as long as they don't mind the layover. Locally, people get around by car, as minimal public transit is available on Decatur's east side. Illinois State Route 105 is directly north, connecting locals to Downtown Decatur in 4-1/2 miles and Forsythe in 9-1/2 miles.
Easily commute to Chicago in under thirty minutes via the Decatur Airport.
Find convenient bus routes in Country Club that take you throughout all of Decatur.
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Country club privileges and public lake access
The neighborhood is directly north of the Country Club of Decatur, a prominent recreational space on this side of town. People can choose between a regular and social membership, which mainly delineates who can access golf-related amenities and has voting privileges. The club features an 18-hole course, an Olympic-sized pool, tennis and pickleball courts and many other perks. Membership privileges are even reciprocal across seven other Central Illinois country clubs. Boating and jet skiing are also popular pastimes, as Lake Decatur is directly west of the area. Many homes have private docks on the Staley Basin, but public access is available at Fishing Spot Boat Launch, right next to the country club.
Enjoy all the amenities of the Country Club of Decatur, including tennis and pickleball.
Explore the stunning sculptures at the Scovill Park in Decartur.
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Leafy landscape holds homes of all prices
The neighborhood is entirely made up of single-family residences set in neat lines between dense pockets of trees. Homes are set further back on lawns, and roads prioritize cars over pedestrians since the only streets with sidewalks are to the southwest. Prices can be diverse, says Stephanie Sibthorp, area expert and real estate agent at Glenda Williamson Realty. "There's going to be high and low ends. It's the combination of size and proximity to the water that really determines the price. Acreage, too." Inland homes with less square footage can range between $100,000 and $140,000 and usually come in ranch styles. Larger, lakeside homes in the neighborhood's southwest corner cost between $330,000 and $460,000. Their aesthetics can also come in the ranch-style, but entirely custom designs with two stories are common too. Despite the water being so close, houses rarely experience flooding.
Homes in Country Club can reach up to $460k, offering custom designs and beautiful architecture.
Country Club features quiet streets and lush green surroundings.
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Public safety career exploration at Eisenhower
As of the end of 2023, Illinois school districts no longer offer school choice, so students attend their assigned schools within their district's zoning. Students are assigned to Baum Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through sixth grade. Students then move to Stephen Decatur Middle School, which offers a yearly Career Day and Healthcare Expo to expose students to diverse career paths. Both schools earn a C-minus rating from Niche. Students attending the C-plus-rated Eisenhower High School can participate in a program called District 61 Explorer that focuses on public safety careers.
Eisenhower High School provides a safe environment for students.
Stephen Decatur Middle School offers plenty of fun after school activities.
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Parks in this Area
Central Park
Scovill Park
Transit
Airport
University of Illinois/Willard
72 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Country Club
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Country Club, Decatur sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Country Club, Decatur over the last 12 months is $209,000, down 22% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Check out this amazing home close to the Lake! Over 2,600 sf in this ranch with walk out lower level. Main floor has beautiful 4 season family room on the back of the home overlooking 1/2 acre yard. Huge rec room, family room and bar room in lower level to enjoy movies and games. Large deck on house for grillin and chillin. Lots of updates for the new owners to enjoy! Also have a fenced in
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
212
Median Age
57
Population under 18
17%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
37.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,593
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,906
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.5%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.5%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
60.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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