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Wesmere

Wesmere anchors Plainfield’s southwest side between Route 59 and Drauden Road — roughly 1,400 single-family homes built by Neumann Homes from 1995 to 2002, wrapped around a clubhouse, three pools, five stocked lakes, and its own elementary school.

$350K–$520K
Typical Sale Range
~1,400
Homes
1995–2002
Years Built
3 Pools
Clubhouse Complex

Living in Wesmere

Wesmere — you’ll also see it called Wesmere Country Club — is one of the communities that built modern Plainfield. Neumann Homes developed it from 1995 to 2002 on the village’s southwest side, west of Route 59 between Theodore Street and Caton Farm Road, and at roughly 1,400 single-family homes it remains one of the largest neighborhoods in town. The “country club” in the name refers to the amenity campus, not a golf course: a clubhouse with an exercise room and banquet space, three outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, and about five stocked lakes threaded with walking paths.

The community is organized into a string of connected sub-neighborhoods — Wesmere Woods, Lakes, Arbor, Glen, Groves, Highlands, Oaks, Pointe, and Ridge among them — which is why MLS searches sometimes split it into several “subdivisions.” Homes run from about 1,264 to over 4,300 square feet, mostly three- to five-bedroom two-stories with attached garages, and the master association (managed by AMG Management Group) keeps fees moderate — roughly $70 to $90 a month per management-affiliated sources, which is light for this level of amenities. One boundary note: Wesmere sits near the Plainfield–Joliet line and some mapping sites file it under Joliet; the homes here carry Plainfield 60586 addresses.

On the market side, Wesmere is the definition of a steady performer. Sales over the past year ran from roughly $350,000 to $517,500 depending on size and condition, and the neighborhood generates inventory nearly every month — rare in Plainfield’s tighter subdivisions. For buyers who want established trees, real amenities, and a sub-$500K entry to a Plainfield single-family home, this is usually the first place I drive them.

Wesmere at a Glance

  • Location Southwest Plainfield, west of Route 59 between Theodore Street and Caton Farm Road, near Drauden Road; ZIP 60586
  • Builder Neumann Homes
  • Built 1995–2002
  • Homes Roughly 1,400 single-family homes across connected sub-neighborhoods (Woods, Lakes, Arbor, Glen, Groves, Highlands, Oaks, Pointe, Ridge); ~1,264–4,346 sq ft, 3–5 beds
  • HOA Master association managed by AMG Management Group; roughly $70–$90/month per management-affiliated sources (MLS-fed figures vary) — covers clubhouse, exercise room, banquet hall, and three pools. Confirm the current fee on any specific home
  • Amenities Clubhouse complex, 3 outdoor pools, ~5 stocked lakes, 6 parks, tennis/basketball/volleyball courts, ball fields, walking paths
  • School District Plainfield CCSD 202 — verify current assignment per address

Wesmere Home Types & Prices

Pricing reflects Wesmere sales and market activity as of mid-2026.

$350K–$450K

Core two-story resales

The heart of Wesmere: three- and four-bedroom two-stories from the late 1990s, roughly 1,800–2,600 square feet with two-car garages. Most sales land in this band, and updated examples draw multiple offers within the first week.

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$450K–$520K

Larger & updated homes

The community’s bigger floor plans — up to about 4,300 square feet — plus renovated homes on premium lake-adjacent or park-adjacent lots. The past year’s top sales reached about $517,500.

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~$70–90/mo

Amenity value math

Few Plainfield neighborhoods deliver three pools, a clubhouse, and stocked lakes at a fee this size. When you compare Wesmere against no-amenity subdivisions at the same price, factor what the fee actually buys.

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Wesmere Homes for Sale

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What Living Here Comes With

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Clubhouse & three pools

The amenity campus centers on the clubhouse with its exercise room and banquet hall, flanked by three outdoor pools — enough capacity that summer weekends stay manageable even at 1,400 homes.

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Five stocked lakes

Wesmere’s lakes are stocked for catch-and-release fishing and ringed by walking paths — the reason “Lakes” streets carry a premium and evening walkers are a constant.

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Courts, fields & six parks

Tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts plus ball fields and six parks spread across the community, with the Plainfield Park District’s wider network minutes away.

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Wesmere Elementary inside the community

The neighborhood’s own K–5 school sits within Wesmere — a genuine walk-to-school setup for much of the community. Verify current boundaries with District 202.

Schools Serving Wesmere

Wesmere is served by Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. Verify current attendance boundaries with the district, as they can change — D202 boundary changes take effect with the 2026–27 school year.

Wesmere Elementary School

D202 · K–5

Located within the Wesmere community — walkable for much of the neighborhood. Confirm the current attendance boundary for any specific address.

Drauden Point Middle School

D202 · 6–8

The middle school most Wesmere addresses feed per MLS-fed sources; some sections have fed other district middle schools, so verify per address.

Plainfield South High School

D202 · 9–12

On Caton Farm Road, a short drive from the community. Serves the southwest quadrant of the village.

Getting Around from Wesmere

Around Plainfield

Wesmere sits about ten minutes from downtown Plainfield’s Lockport Street and five from the Route 59 retail corridor — Costco, Meijer, and Target are all quick runs. The Springbank Aquatic Center and Prairie Activity & Recreation Center are minutes away.

Commuting by car

Caton Farm Road and Route 59 connect to I-55 in roughly 10–15 minutes via US 30 or Route 126, with I-80 reachable through Joliet. Naperville-area employers run 25–35 minutes in normal traffic.

Getting to Chicago

Drivers take I-55 north — plan 60–80 minutes to the Loop outside rush hour. Train commuters drive about 20–25 minutes to the Route 59 Metra station (BNSF line) or use Joliet’s stations on the Rock Island and Heritage Corridor lines.

Wesmere FAQs

How much does a home in Wesmere cost?
Sales over the past year ran from roughly $350,000 to $517,500, with the core two-story resales landing in the $350K–$450K band and larger or updated homes above that. Call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995 for a current list.
What does the Wesmere HOA fee cover?
Roughly $70–$90 per month per management-affiliated sources, covering the clubhouse, exercise room, banquet hall, and three pools; the association has been managed by AMG Management Group since 2007. MLS-fed fee figures vary widely, so we confirm the exact current fee on any home before you offer.
Does Wesmere have a golf course?
No — the “Country Club” name refers to the clubhouse-and-pools amenity campus. There is no golf course in the community.
Is Wesmere in Plainfield or Joliet?
The community sits near the Plainfield–Joliet border and some mapping sites file it under Joliet, but homes here carry Plainfield 60586 addresses and the community identifies as Plainfield — verify taxing bodies parcel by parcel.
What schools serve Wesmere?
Plainfield District 202 — Wesmere Elementary sits inside the community, with Drauden Point Middle and Plainfield South High School serving most addresses per MLS-fed sources. Boundaries can change (D202 changes take effect 2026–27), so verify the assignment for any specific address with the district.
How competitive is buying in Wesmere?
It’s one of Plainfield’s most liquid neighborhoods — inventory surfaces nearly every month and well-priced homes go pending within a week or two, often with multiple offers on updated ones. Speed and preparation win here.

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