Hugging the shores of the DuPage River, 31 miles from the Chicago Loop, is the cozy village of Warrenville. The area was once the home of renowned pastoral painter Adam Albright, and today’s residents will find that the natural serenity of his Warrenville-inspired paintings is still alive in the town’s flowing river and surrounding natural areas.
The residential streets of Warrenville feature a variety of home styles, with the most common being modern Craftsman-style builds, split-levels and modest ranch-style homes. Prices can start around $300,000 and reach up to $1.2 million. The median price is about $340,000. There's also find a selection of condos and townhomes in the village's northwestern corner, which have a median price of roughly $460,000. “The town's location is really attractive to homebuyers,” says Cindy Banks, a broker with Re/Max Cornerstone. “It’s a bedroom community just a short drive from the amenities and shopping found in Naperville, Geneva and Wheaton, and the houses are more affordable compared to those surrounding communities.”
The public schools here are a big draw for homebuyers. Community Unit School District No. 200 serves the area and earns an A-plus from Niche. All schools in the district have an A grade or higher. Just over 400 students attend Bower Elementary School, where the average student-teacher ratio is 10-1. A five-minute drive to the east is Hubble Middle School, which falls in the top 10 percent of public middle schools in Illinois. Heading further north, Wheaton Warrenville South High School earns an A-plus. Here, students will find a lengthy list of extracurriculars to peruse, including clubs centered around coding, bass fishing and pottery, and a range of performing arts programs from theatre to marching band.
The nearby Tom’s Market has groceries and other day-to-day essentials. Evolet Eve is a cozy wine bar off of Batavia Road, where visitors can indulge in a refreshing hand-crafted cocktail, craft beer or glass of wine. On the southeastern edge of town, alongside the Des Plaines River, is Al’s Pizza. Al’s was the first pizza joint in Warrenville when it began serving up hot slices in 1959, and it's still a town favorite.
As was captured by Albright, the area has a vibrant natural landscape. Warrenville Grove Forest Preserve is a popular spot for fishing, picnicking and hiking along the West Branch DuPage River Trail, which winds through the preserve for a mile. Boaters can also launch a canoe or kayak from Warrenville Grove for a peaceful paddle along the water. Locals can stop by the Warrenville Public Library to pick up something new to read or to check out one of its programs. The library hosts family story times, adult game nights, book club meetings and more. There are several athletic facilities in the area, including Sure Shot Pickleball and Ultimate Ninjas Naperville, a gym with obstacle courses for all ages. There's also several golf courses nearby, including Arrowhead Golf Club, Chicago Golf Club and Cress Creek Country Club.
On the first weekend of August, Warrenville residents flock toward downtown for Summer Daze, an annual festival that brings community members together with live music, games, rides and food from local vendors.
The area lacks public transportation, so most residents are car-dependent. Interstate 88 is nearby, and State Route 56 runs through the area. Naperville is about 7 miles south, while Chicago is about 31 miles away. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 27 miles away.
Linda Swenson
Century 21 Circle
(815) 991-4383
64 Total Sales
1 in Warrenville
$385,000 Price
Margaret Peggie Costello
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(331) 259-8434
115 Total Sales
2 in Warrenville
$193K - $330K Price Range
Sara Kolpek
Platinum Partners Realtors
(630) 757-8949
86 Total Sales
1 in Warrenville
$200,000 Price
Pamela Benda
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 554-4113
41 Total Sales
2 in Warrenville
$225K - $260K Price Range
Ivan Blanco
Dream Town Real Estate
(773) 985-6899
115 Total Sales
1 in Warrenville
$290,000 Price
Joanna Staszel
Exit Realty Redefined
(708) 934-9025
68 Total Sales
1 in Warrenville
$275,000 Price