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A quiet and accessible Hazel Crest neighborhood
Hazel Crest Proper offers easy access to major expressways, attractive housing prices and restaurants that are deemed community pillars. “The community is convenient for accessing Highway I-80 and I-294, plus the Metra; however, the most principal aspect of living here are the buying options,” says local Realtor Margaret Banks with Home Sellers Realty Inc. “For those looking to purchase starter homes, this would be a suitable market to search.”
Hazel Crest Proper offers easy access to major expressways, and attractive housing prices!
Hazel Crest Proper is just a short 40-minute drive away for a big city feel.
Hazel Crest Proper offers a lifestyle that combines big city with suburban ease.
At one of the many green spaces a bridge crosses over a creek in Hazel Crest Proper.
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An established, though well-kept residential pocket
The wide well-kept residential roads display diverse selection of modest home styles, including bungalows, worker’s cottages, split-level, ranch-style and townhouses. Most homes boast hardwood floors and updated kitchen, with lot sizes ranging from a quarter to half-acre. Homes that need extensive rehab work range between $60,000 to $120,000. Well-maintained turnkey homes with three bedrooms and over 1,500 square feet can hit the market for $250,000 or more. The average listing price in the community is $115,000 and most houses were built in the early-to-mid 1900s.
A stunning ranch style home common in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
A row of beautiful homes displaying popular styles in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
A beautiful Colonial revival home style popular in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
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Walk along the creek at Oak Hill Park
For some fresh air, residents have a few green spaces to choose from. Oak Hill Park offers a modest creek that runs parallel to paved walking paths. Throw down a blanket and relax in the large, plush grassy fields or watch an informal baseball game or two. Kids can enjoy the mulched play areas, as guardians watch from resting benches nearby. Lions Field Park is a straightforward outdoor area with similar amenities. It also features a mulched playground, with a small stream adjacent to a pedestrian path.
James O. Setnes Sports Complex is a 21-acre complex that sits at the end of Crescent Drive. Like the other parks, Setnes also has a baseball field, soccer field, more play areas for kids, plenty of parking and resting benches, all at the edge of a prairie. All three parks are nestled within the community, acting as an extension of residents’ backyards. After taking your pet for a walk in one of the area’s dog-friendly green spaces, purchase a treat from Paw Paws Pet Bakery. Offerings include peanut-buttered-flavored cookies and liver-flavored muffins.
When you need to escape the hustle, head to one of the hiking trails in Hazel Crest Proper.
At the James O. Setnes Sports Complex there are four baseball fields perfect for games.
Oak Mill Park has a fantastic playground perfect for children of Hazel Crest Proper.
For family gatherings in Hazel Crest Proper head to an outdoor gazebo to grill and relax.
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Hazel Crest School District
Students in Hazel Crest Proper attend public and private schools, including Jesse White Learning Academy, which provides Pre-K through 8th-grade curricula. This school earns a C-minus overall grade from Niche and serves around 400 local learners. Older students can attend Thornwood High School, which earns a C overall rating with a B-plus grade on its extracurricular activities.
During the summer, students can sign up for summer camp at through the Hazel Park District, which offers classes from June to August. The Hazel Crest Center is the site of The Hazelnut Festival. The free event has carnival rides for kids and live music, local artists, and vendors for adults.
Jesse White Learning Academy is a public school located in Hazel Crest, IL.
The Markham Public Library serves the community and provides resources to Hazel Crest residents.
Hillcrest High School is a public school in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
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Classic comforts and plant-based cuisine
Hazel Crest Proper’s culinary scene is consistent, reliable and comforting. Many of the local spots are long-time community staples. Some residents have ordered their favorite meatball sandwiches and beer-battered onion rings from Oasis Beef Hut since they were kids. The owner, Ms. Ruby, has provided indoor and outdoor dining to the community for over 30 years. Glo Jean’s Kitchen offers takeout and delivery only for classic American pub fare. The salmon burgers and Houston’s Hot Dog are favored menu items, but for those who prefer meatless, Glo Jean’s has you covered. Order vegan barbecue tips or the fried eggplant sandwich for flavorful plant-based goodness.
When residents need to stock their pantries, Teddy’s Fruit & Meat Market has fresh and organic produce and specialized cuts of meat, like oxtails, catfish and chicken. Teddy’s is located in the Hazel Crest Center strip mall, along with Sesi African Groceries which serves up Nigerian dishes for takeout or catering. For retail shopping, Heritage Plaza and Flossmoor Plaza are just a short drive away.
Loved in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood Glo Jean’s Kitchen has delicious meatless options.
The Oasis Beef Hut has been serving comfort food in Hazel Crest Proper for over 30 years.
For groceries in Hazel crest Proper, head to Teddy's Meat Market for more than just meat.
For ice cream on a hot summer day, residents of Hazel Crest head to Sugar Head to cool off.
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Take I-55 to Chicago
Residents are just a 40-minute drive south of downtown Chicago, which can be accessed via Interstate 55. Folks can also take the Metra from Hazel Crest to Chicago's Millenium station, which is also around a 40-minute trip.
For an easy train ride to Downtown Chicago, head to the Metra for an easy trip.
Hazel Crest Proper is just a short 40-minute drive away for a big city feel.
Hazel Crest Proper offers plenty of public transportation making getting around a breeze.
Hazel Crest Proper offers easy access to major expressways, and attractive housing prices!
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hazel Crest Proper
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
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Hazel Crest Proper Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hazel Crest Proper, Hazel Crest sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Hazel Crest Proper, Hazel Crest over the last 12 months is $138,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Julian TaylorGoldtree Realty, Inc
$140,000
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 Sq Ft
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