Plainfield Real Estate

Plainfield is a prosperous and growing city. Located 35 miles southwest of Chicago with easy access to several major highways makes it a great place to live. The historic downtown district is beautiful and quaint. It is a great way to spend the day shopping or dining. As one of the fastest growing communities in the state, Plainfield builds upon its already rich history. The local government is well positioned to accommodate growth and welcomes continued new commercial and industrial development. Visit Plainfield Real Estate site and view commercial and residential real estate listings in Plainfield, including Plainfield foreclosures, REO/bank owned and short sale properties.

Downtown Plainfield experienced an exciting transformation over the past year into a vibrant, pedestrian-focused destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The dramatic streetscape enhancement and road reconstruction created raised intersections, mid-block pedestrian crossings, and wide sidewalks to establish a comfortable environment for pedestrians to shop and enjoy the backdrop of many of the beautifully restored historic buildings. The expanded sidewalks provide room for restaurants to offer al fresco outdoor dining. Decorative signage and extensive landscaping complement the historic architecture and contribute to Downtown Plainfield's distinctive sense of place.

The Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, the former site of Powell's Mill, on Renwick Road, and Copley Nature Park, on Route 30, give visitors the opportunity to observe five species of birds breeding on islands in the middle of Lake Renwick. Viewing scopes, guided tours, and interpretive signage all enhance the viewing experience. During the height of the breeding season, May-July, the islands are alive with hundreds of nesting great egrets, great blue herons, double-crested cormorants, black-crowned night herons, and cattle egrets. Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve is open to the public for bird viewing every Wednesday and Saturday from May through mid-August. Visitors can also enjoy the Lake Renwick Bikeway, a 2.9 mile asphalt trail suitable for all non-motorized, non-equestrian use. The Bikeway is open year round and can be accessed at the Renwick Road entrance to the preserve. Turtle Lake Access, located on Lockport Street, offers free shoreline fishing and access to the bikeway.