Downtown Naperville
Naperville, Illinois Homes for Sale
About Downtown Naperville
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $324,500 to $12,750,000
Closed Prices: $142,500 to $2,524,000
Median Sale Price: $832,500
Average $ per sq ft: $353
Association Fee Ranges: $400, $290 to $1746/mo, $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1860 to 2023
Sq. Ft.: 890 to 15453 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 1 to 6 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 9 Bathrooms
Lot Size: 0 - 1 acres
Around Downtown Naperville
Downtown Naperville is known for its stunning riverwalk. Featuring miles of brick paths, fountains, outdoor sculptures, and scenic natural spaces, the riverwalk is an ideal location for residents and visitors alike to take a stroll and immerse themselves in nature. The downtown area is equally beloved for both its small-town feel and its diverse assortment of shopping and dining options. Nearby, beautiful historic homes populate the residential streets.
Downtown Naperville is a relatively expensive neighborhood within a popular suburb. Higher housing costs, coupled with above-average property taxes, make living in this area generally pricier than the United States national average. While Downtown is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Naperville, residents place a high value on proximity to entertainment, attractions, and transportation. For Downtown Naperville residents, the higher cost of living worthwhile to be at the center of the city.
Downtown Naperville lies just south of I-88 and west of I-355, making travel around the Chicagoland area simple and accessible. Downtown is also home to a Metra station, which is just two blocks north of North Central's campus. The station stops along the BNSF line and connects downtown Chicago and Aurora, thus granting easy access to and from the city. The station is also a stop for the Amtrak line and for multiple buses in the Pace Bus system.
Though the greater Naperville area is serviced by two school districts, Downtown Naperville lies closest to Naperville Community Unit School District 203. The district includes 14 elementary schools, five junior high schools, and two high schools. Naperville also has nine private K-12 schools. Of the schools in District 203, 17 have an eight or higher score on GreatSchools, indicating that they are generally considered to be strong academic institutions. Downtown Naperville is also right next to the main campus of North Central College.
Each year, Downtown Naperville draws people from all over the country with annual festivals such as Ribfest, Last Fling, and a Memorial Day Parade. The Wentz Concert Hall, which is a part of North Central College's campus, hosts concerts, speakers, and plays that are open for the community to enjoy. Downtown also boasts Anderson's -- a popular book store that frequently brings in famous authors for book readings and other events. Beyond its scenic riverwalk, Downtown Naperville also hosts Centennial Beach, a massive local pool that features diving boards, a waterslide, floating rafts, and plenty of land-based activities like bag toss and sand volleyball. Each summer, thousands of residents and visitors flock to the beach to cool off and spend time with family and friends.
Neighborhood Reviews
3 ReviewsEnjoyable Downtown for families
City feel in the burbs
Best Place to Raise a Family
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