Plainfield · Will County · IL
Homes for sale in
Springbank.
- Active listings
- 8
- Median list
- $617K
- Avg time on market
- 39 days
- Sold · last year
- 5
Active listings
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About the community
A master-planned Plainfield community built around water, trails, and open space.
Springbank is a large master-planned residential community on the west side of Plainfield in Will County, west of Drauden Road and north of Caton Farm Road, roughly 35 to 38 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. It is organized as a collection of neighborhoods, including named phases such as Trails at Springbank and North Point at Springbank, laid out around open space, ponds, and land tied to the DuPage River corridor. Development began around 2006 and has continued in phases to the present, built out by multiple homebuilders including D.R. Horton and Lennar, with new construction still active. The signature amenity is the on-site Springbank Aquatic Center, and the character is suburban and family-oriented, with a mix of ranch and two-story homes.
At a glance
Master-planned in phases
A collection of neighborhoods built from about 2006 to the present by multiple builders, with new construction still active.
Springbank Aquatic Center
An on-site water park on Drauden Road with a zero-depth pool, lap pool, water slides, and spray and sand play areas.
Trails and open space
Miles of walking and biking trails, parks and playgrounds, ponds, and open space tied to the DuPage River corridor.
Ranch and two-story homes
Primarily single-family homes, generally three to five bedrooms, from several national and regional builders.
Plainfield District 202
Served by Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. Confirm the specific schools by address.
Route 59 and I-55 nearby
Route 126, Route 59, and U.S. 30 serve the area, with I-55 close by via Route 126.
What’s close
Springbank sits on the west side of Plainfield near Drauden and Caton Farm Roads, a short drive from historic downtown Plainfield and roughly 35 to 38 miles from downtown Chicago.
- Highway
- Route 126, Route 59, and U.S. 30 serve the area, with Route 126 connecting to I-55 between Plainfield and Bolingbrook.
- Schools
- Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. Specific elementary, middle, and high school assignments vary within the community, so confirm by address with the district.
- Train
- No Metra station in Plainfield. Commuters typically drive to lines serving Joliet, or to the BNSF line at Aurora or Naperville, with Pace bus service in the area.
- Downtown
- Historic downtown Plainfield, with boutique shopping, restaurants, a farmers market, and seasonal festivals, is a short drive away.
- Shopping
- Everyday and big-box retail runs along Route 59 and U.S. 30 in Plainfield and neighboring Joliet, Naperville, and Bolingbrook.
- Hospital
- Regional options include Ascension Saint Joseph in Joliet, Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, and Edward Hospital in Naperville. Confirm the nearest facility by address.
What it’s actually like to live here
Springbank is built for buyers who want new or near-new construction with room to grow, without leaving the well-regarded Plainfield school district or the Chicago commute shed. The daily rhythm is amenity-rich and outdoors-friendly: the Springbank Aquatic Center anchors summers, and miles of trails, ponds, and open space tied to the DuPage River corridor give families and walkers somewhere to go without getting in the car. With homes delivered in phases from the mid-2000s to today by several builders, the community reads as cohesive but not monotonous, and ongoing new construction means fresh inventory and modern floor plans are still part of the mix.
The location balances convenience and calm. Downtown Plainfield's historic Main Street, farmers market, and festivals are minutes away, and Route 59, Route 126, and U.S. 30 put major shopping, dining, and I-55 within easy reach. It feels like an established suburb rather than a raw subdivision, yet it is far enough out to keep a spread-out, quieter footprint.
The honest tradeoffs are worth naming. This is a car-oriented location: there is no Metra station in Plainfield, so rail commuters drive to stations in Joliet, Naperville, or Aurora, and the trip downtown is real distance. Property taxes are high, as they are across the collar counties, so buyers should budget for an effective rate well above the national norm. And because Springbank spans several neighborhoods and multiple builders, details such as HOA dues, exact school assignment, and which amenities a given section can use vary from address to address and should be confirmed for the specific home.
The questions buyers actually ask
Springbank FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Springbank. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Common-area landscaping and maintenance, shared open space and ponds, and community trails. Dues vary by neighborhood and builder phase, so confirm the current amount and whether aquatic-center access is included with the association.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $10,000 – $16,000 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.
- 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.
- What kind of community is Springbank?
- It is a master-planned, primarily single-family community on the west side of Plainfield in Will County, built in phases from roughly 2006 to the present, with new construction still active. It is organized as multiple neighborhoods around open space, ponds, trails, and an aquatic center.
- Who builds homes in Springbank?
- Multiple builders have delivered homes here over time, including D.R. Horton and Lennar, the builder of the North Point at Springbank section. Availability by builder changes over time, so confirm who is actively selling before relying on a specific name.
- What amenities do residents have?
- The signature amenity is the Springbank Aquatic Center on Drauden Road, with a zero-depth pool, lap pool, water slides, and spray and sand play areas. The community also offers miles of trails, parks and playgrounds, ponds, and open space connected to the DuPage River corridor.
- What school district serves Springbank?
- Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. Specific elementary, middle, and high school assignments vary within the community and by address, so confirm the exact schools for a given home with District 202 before relying on them.
- How is the commute and what about the train?
- Road access is good via Route 126, Route 59, and U.S. 30, with I-55 close by and downtown Chicago roughly 35 to 38 miles away. There is no Metra station in Plainfield itself, so rail commuters drive to lines serving Joliet, Naperville, or Aurora. Pace bus service also operates in the area.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing and market conditions move with the broader Plainfield market, and Springbank includes both new construction and resale. For current, accurate numbers, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than relying on a static figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Springbank?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Springbank 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 Springbank 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 Springbank
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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- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Springbank, 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
$617,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$519,900
Homes for sale right now
8
Avg time on market
39 days
Sold in the last year
5
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 11, 2025 through September 11, 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 Springbank
Where Springbank homes go to school
Homes in Springbank are most often zoned to Plainfield South HS. 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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