Short answer: Steeple Run is a 1970s–80s neighborhood on Naperville’s east side, where Naperville, Lisle and unincorporated DuPage County meet. It’s known for mature trees, 0.2–0.4 acre lots, a neighborhood pool and clubhouse, District 203 schools and quick access to I-88 and two Metra stations. Because the homes are 40 to 50 years old, condition drives price here more than square footage.

By Jake Kilts, HomeSmart Realty Group · Updated October 2026

Key takeaways

  • Most homes were built in the 1970s and early 1980s, on lots of roughly 0.2 to 0.4 acres.
  • Part of Steeple Run is inside Naperville city limits and part is unincorporated, which affects taxes, services and transfer stamps.
  • The neighborhood is served by Naperville CUSD 203, with Steeple Run Elementary inside the neighborhood.
  • Naperville and Lisle Metra BNSF stations are both within about three miles.
  • The gap between the median sale and the top sale is mostly updates, lot and presentation.

Steeple Run is one of the neighborhoods I work most closely. If you own here, you probably bought for the mature trees, the larger lots, the pool and clubhouse, and the fact that you can be on I-88 or at a Metra platform in a few minutes. Those are the same reasons buyers will pay for your home. Here’s what the neighborhood is, what’s selling, and what to think about if you’re weighing a sale in the next year.

Where is Steeple Run?

Steeple Run sits on Naperville’s east side, reached from Maple Avenue, College Road and Naper Boulevard. Addresses carry Naperville mailing addresses (60540), but parts of the neighborhood are unincorporated DuPage County, and listing sites often file it under Lisle. That mix matters more than most owners realize, and I come back to it below.

Downtown Naperville is about ten minutes away. Ogden Avenue and 75th Street cover everyday shopping, and both I-88 and I-355 are close.

What kind of homes are in Steeple Run?

Most of Steeple Run was built in the 1970s and early 1980s, with a median build year around 1977. You’ll see:

  • Two-story colonials and traditional two-stories
  • Split-levels and raised ranches
  • Ranches
  • Attached townhomes and condos, mostly toward Maple Avenue

Single-family lots typically run about 0.2 to 0.4 acres, generous compared with a lot of newer Naperville construction.

Because the homes are 40 to 50 years old, condition drives price here more than almost anything else. Two colonials on the same street can sell far apart depending on whether the kitchen, baths, windows, roof and mechanicals have been redone. That’s also why an online estimate tends to miss in Steeple Run: it sees the square footage and the build year, not the work you’ve put in.

What are Steeple Run homes selling for?

Because the homes vary so much in condition, there is no single Steeple Run price. Sales here spread widely, from original-condition homes to fully renovated ones on the best lots.

That spread is the number I’d pay attention to as an owner. In an older neighborhood, the gap is almost entirely renovation, lot and presentation. The homes at the top of Steeple Run’s range didn’t get there because of the zip code. They got there because they were updated, priced against the right comps and shown well.

What parks and trails are near Steeple Run?

Steeple Run has its own pool and clubhouse, plus walking paths and green space inside the neighborhood. Close by:

  • Lisle Park District parks: Candlewood Park (about 11 acres), Peach Creek Park and Oak Hill Park, plus Lisle Community Park (about 110 acres), home to Sea Lion Aquatic Park.
  • Greene Valley Forest Preserve: about 1,388 acres with marked trails, a fenced off-leash dog area, and a seasonal scenic overlook with views to the Chicago skyline.
  • Naperville Riverwalk and downtown about ten minutes west.

How is the commute from Steeple Run?

Steeple Run sits between two Metra BNSF stations, Naperville and Lisle, both within about three miles. Naperville is one of the busiest Metra stations outside downtown Chicago, and Lisle is the next stop toward the city, about six minutes closer to Union Station on the same trains. For drivers, I-88 and I-355 are both minutes away. Check metra.com for current schedules.

What schools serve Steeple Run?

Steeple Run is in Naperville Community Unit School District 203, and Steeple Run Elementary is inside the neighborhood on Steeple Run Drive. District 203 lists Steeple Run Elementary as a feeder to Kennedy Junior High. Attendance boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned schools for any address with District 203. For school data, see the Illinois Report Card.

What should Steeple Run sellers think through?

1. City limits vs. unincorporated

Because part of Steeple Run is unincorporated, two homes a block apart can have different tax bills, different services and different transfer stamps. The City of Naperville transfer stamp ($1.50 per $500 of price, paid by the buyer) applies only inside city limits. None of that changes what your house is worth, but it changes what a buyer asks about and what your attorney needs to prepare. Know which side your home is on before you list.

2. Price against the right comps

A Steeple Run colonial with a recent kitchen and new windows shouldn’t be priced off the neighborhood median, and an original-condition split-level shouldn’t be priced off the best sale of the year. Good pricing here means matching your home to the three to five sales that are most like it in condition, not just in square footage.

3. Know what to fix and what to leave

In a 1970s neighborhood, buyers notice the big-ticket items first: roof, windows, furnace and air conditioning, and any sign of water. Fixing those, painting and cleaning up the landscaping usually pays off. A full remodel right before listing usually doesn’t, because buyers at this price often want to choose their own finishes.

Steeple Run FAQ

Is Steeple Run in Naperville or Lisle?

Both, in a sense. Homes carry Naperville mailing addresses (60540), part of the neighborhood is inside Naperville city limits, and part is unincorporated DuPage County, which is why listing sites sometimes file it under Lisle.

When were Steeple Run homes built?

Mostly in the 1970s and early 1980s, with a median build year around 1977.

What school district serves Steeple Run?

Naperville Community Unit School District 203. Steeple Run Elementary is inside the neighborhood; confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.

Does Steeple Run have a pool?

Yes. The neighborhood has its own pool and clubhouse, plus walking paths and green space.

How far is Steeple Run from Metra?

The Naperville and Lisle stations on Metra’s BNSF line are both within about three miles.

Thinking about selling in Steeple Run?

Ask me for a Private Pricing Review. I’ll look at your home’s updates, lot and condition, then personally send you a price range with three to five comparable Steeple Run and nearby sales within 24 hours. It’s not an instant online estimate. Automated estimates can’t see a remodeled kitchen or a new roof, and in a neighborhood where condition drives price, that’s where they miss.

Request your Private Pricing Review: call or text 630-487-1896, or send me a note here.

Jake Kilts, HomeSmart Realty Group · 630-487-1896

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