Plainfield · Will County · IL
Homes for sale in
Liberty Grove.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $534K
- Avg time on market
- 48 days
- Sold · last year
- 3
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About the community
Plainfield's largest single-family community, built around a private aquatic center.
Liberty Grove is an established single-family subdivision inside the Village of Plainfield in Will County, developed by Cambridge Homes between roughly 2003 and 2010 on a former farmstead annexed into Plainfield in 1998. Per the homeowners association it is a community of about 682 detached homes and roughly 3,000 residents, which the association describes as the largest single-family detached development in the village. It is a mid-2000s neighborhood that has grown in: mature landscaping, a full private amenity package anchored by an aquatic center with a two-story water slide, an on-site elementary school, and a settled streetscape about a half mile west of historic downtown Plainfield.
At a glance
Private aquatic center
A clubhouse and pool with zero-depth entry, lap lanes, spray features, and a two-story water slide, open for the summer season.
28-acre park
A large park with a playground, tot lot, and a covered pavilion with picnic benches and grills.
Miles of trails
Several miles of paved walking and cycling paths threading the common areas, with benches throughout.
Community fishing pond
A roughly 9-acre pond that doubles as the stormwater basin and a catch-and-release fishing spot.
On-site elementary
Lincoln Elementary sits inside the subdivision, with Richard Ira Jones Middle School immediately adjacent.
Single-family homes
About 682 detached homes, roughly 1,900 to 3,900 sqft across more than 40 floor plans, built 2003 to 2010.
Plainfield District 202
Plainfield CCSD 202, with Lincoln Elementary, Ira Jones Middle, and Plainfield North High School. Confirm by address.
Route 126 and I-55
IL Route 126 borders the south side, with I-55 a short drive east toward Chicago and Joliet.
What’s close
Liberty Grove runs roughly a mile north to south west of downtown Plainfield, bordered by IL Route 126 on the south, about a half mile from downtown Plainfield's shops and dining.
- Amenities
- The private aquatic center and clubhouse, the 28-acre park and pavilion, paved trails, and the community fishing pond.
- Shopping
- Downtown Plainfield about a half mile east, with Naperville's major retail on the Route 59 corridor roughly 15 to 20 minutes north.
- Hospital
- Edward Hospital in Naperville and Ascension Saint Joseph in Joliet are the nearest full-service hospitals, each a short drive away.
- Highways
- IL Route 126 borders the community, with IL Route 59, US Route 30, and I-55 nearby through the village.
- Schools
- Plainfield CCSD 202: Lincoln Elementary on-site, Richard Ira Jones Middle adjacent, and Plainfield North High School. Confirm by address, as boundaries can change.
- Train
- No Metra in Plainfield; the nearest is the BNSF Route 59 station near Aurora and Naperville, about a 12 to 15 minute drive.
What it’s actually like to live here
Liberty Grove is built for family suburban living. The single biggest draw is the amenity package for the dues: a private aquatic center with a two-story slide, a 28-acre park with playgrounds and a pavilion, miles of paved trails, and a stocked catch-and-release pond, all owned and maintained by the HOA rather than a park district. Having Lincoln Elementary literally inside the subdivision and Richard Ira Jones Middle School next door means many families can keep the youngest kids close to home, which is unusual and genuinely valued in a village this size. The half-mile proximity to downtown Plainfield adds easy access to local shops, restaurants, and community events.
The tradeoffs are the honest ones for this part of the collar counties. Property taxes are high, as they are throughout Will County and Plainfield, and buyers should underwrite the effective rate carefully because it materially affects monthly cost. This is a car-dependent location: there is no Metra station in Plainfield, so a Chicago rail commute means driving to the Route 59 station first, and rush-hour traffic on IL 59 and toward I-55 can be heavy. The community is also large and amenity-rich by design, so it carries a mandatory HOA with rules and architectural review; buyers who want no association oversight will not find it here.
On balance, Liberty Grove suits families and move-up buyers who want more house, resort-style shared amenities, and a settled 2000s-era neighborhood, and who are comfortable trading a longer commute and Will County tax bills for space and community. It is less suited to buyers prioritizing a walk-to-train lifestyle or the lowest possible carrying costs. Tour the specific home, confirm the current HOA assessment, and verify the school assignment before you commit.
The questions buyers actually ask
Liberty Grove FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Liberty Grove. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $49 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Liberty Grove has a mandatory homeowners association, professionally managed, that owns and maintains the community's private amenities. Per the association, the annual fee was about $588 (roughly $49 a month) in 2023, funding the aquatic center and clubhouse, the 28-acre park and pavilion, miles of paved trails, the community pond, and common-area and stormwater upkeep. Confirm the current-year assessment and any special service area directly with the HOA or by address, since dues can change year to year.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $10,000 – $15,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Will County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Liberty Grove built?
- Cambridge Homes built the community between 2003 and 2010. Cambridge Homes stopped new construction in 2010, so every sale today is a resale.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Who built Liberty Grove and when?
- Per the homeowners association, it was developed by Cambridge Homes between roughly 2003 and 2010 on a former farmstead that was annexed into Plainfield in 1998. It is described by the association as the largest single-family detached community in the village.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes, a mandatory HOA. Per the association the annual fee was about $588 (roughly $49 a month) in 2023, funding the privately owned amenities: the aquatic center and clubhouse, the 28-acre park and pavilion, the paved trails, the community pond, and common-area upkeep. Confirm the current amount with the HOA.
- Does Liberty Grove have a pool?
- Yes, a private aquatic center with a clubhouse, zero-depth entry, lap lanes, spray features, and a two-story water slide, open for the summer season with resident-controlled access.
- What schools will my kids attend?
- Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202: Lincoln Elementary (on-site within the subdivision), Richard Ira Jones Middle School (adjacent), and Plainfield North High School per the association. Boundaries can change over time, so confirm your exact address with the district before relying on the assignment.
- Can I take Metra to Chicago?
- Not from within Plainfield, which has no station. The nearest is the BNSF Route 59 station near Aurora and Naperville, about a 12 to 15 minute drive, with frequent Chicago service.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Homes are single-family, roughly 1,900 to 3,900 square feet, and the community reads as upper-tier for Plainfield. For current prices, inventory, and market conditions, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than a fixed figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Liberty Grove?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Liberty Grove in Plainfield, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Liberty Grove specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Liberty Grove
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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Market snapshot
Liberty Grove, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$534,450
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$550,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
48 days
Sold in the last year
3
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 31, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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Schools serving Liberty Grove
Where Liberty Grove homes go to school
Homes in Liberty Grove are most often zoned to Plainfield North. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
School assignment is derived from the school the MRED listing agent entered and is not a guarantee. Always verify current attendance boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
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