Lemont, IL Condo for Sale

Established homes and historic Stephen Street storefronts bring an air of nostalgia to downtown Lemont. Upon digging the Illinois and Michigan Canal in the mid-19th century, workers struck fine grades of limestone later used to construct buildings in and around town, including Lemont’s Old Stone Church and the Chicago Water Tower. Today, Argonne National Laboratory, Citgo and other major employers support the locale of just under 18,000 people. “It’s an older suburban town with a lot of history,” says Erica Bialy, broker and Lemont branch manager with Team Village Realty. “A lot of the people living in Lemont have been here for a long time." “The village has a cute downtown setting where you can walk to different local restaurants, stores and such,” Bialy says. These eateries line Stephen, Main and Canal Streets, which are easily accessible thanks to ample parking options throughout the district. However, most residents shop for daily needs along State Street, the village’s main corridor for big-box stores and supermarkets. “People like that Lemont is not super commercialized,” Bialy says. For more expansive retail options, The Promenade Bolingbrook is a 6-mile trip northwest.