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Quaint neighborhood with lots to do
Homes with rich connections to the local culture of Joliet, convenient access to a lively downtown and a balanced suburban vibe are daily expectations in Cathedral Area. City living with a residential focus is a reliable element of this neighborhood’s identity, with much of that status coming from its central location just west of downtown Joliet and the Des Plaines River. With Chicago 47 miles northeast, folks are connected without having to worry about navigating a huge city. “There are lots of factors that draw folks to the Cathedral Area. You have any home style you can think of, improving public schools, and it’s safe, too. It’s a good spot for families with young children. Plus, Harrah’s Joliet is right across the Des Plaines River if you fancy a roll of the dice,” says Alex Chavez, a real estate agent with HomeSmart Realty Group. Chavez has sold homes in Joliet and greater Chicagoland since 2020.
Historic Victorian homes
Single-family homes with a traditional look are common, including influences from Dutch Colonial, Tudor and Victorian styles. Ranch, split-level, bungalow and Prairie-style homes are also common. Many of the homes date to the early decades of the 20th century and hold places on the Cathedral Area Preservation Association’s lists of locally historic homes. Values typically range from $130,000 to $430,000. Multi-family homes in Cathedral Area include a few converted two-flat homes, condos, and townhouses. Units are usually available from $100,000 to $400,000.True to the name, several houses of worship are situated between residential blocks here, including the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, which opened in 1919, and First Presbyterian Church on Raynor Avenue and the Joliet Jewish Congregation and Lively Hope Church of God in Christ near Midland Avenue. The cathedral is a landmark in the neighborhood, largely because of its 190-foot tall tower which houses five bells, the largest of which weighs 2 tons.
Many Cathedral Area homes in Joliet offer two-stories and over 1500 sq. ft of living space.
The American Four Square style of home is found in the Cathedral Area of Joliet, IL.
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Expansive playgrounds shaded by mature trees
Preservation Park sits just north of Farragut School’s campus. In the summertime, the park’s gazebo becomes the stage for the Concerts in the Park series, and the playground and open field areas are year-round favorites. Marquette Park offers similar amenities on the neighborhood’s west side. About 2 miles northeast of the neighborhood, Route 66 Park is a scenic spot and a Joliet landmark. The historic Old Joliet Prison, which operated from 1858 to 2022, is visible from the grounds, and movie fans may recognize the site from The Blues Brothers, White Heat and other motion pictures and TV shows. Tours of the site are available.
Marquette Park in Joliet offers a playground with slides, climbing structures and swings.
Joliet is home to many public art statues.
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Nearby mall has lots of retail and restaurants
Two of the neighborhood’s closest grocery options, a Jewel-Osco store and Tony’s Fresh Market, are on the west side near Jefferson Street and Illinois Route 7. Additional big-box stores, including Sam’s Club, Walmart and Menards, are west of the neighborhood along Jefferson Street.Several long-running Joliet restaurants call the Cathedral Area home, including Home Cut Donuts, a bakery on Jefferson Street that’s been in town since 1961. Linda’s Pizza, which started in 1981, offers take-and-bake pizzas alongside its ready-made pies. Three generations of the LaRose family have operated Joe’s Hot Dogs in Joliet since 1953, and the restaurant remains a local go-to for dogs, Polish sausages and Italian beefs. Options for Mexican dishes are also plentiful nearby, including the seafood-focused Mariscos El Pulpo and The Blue Taco across the river.
Home Cut Donuts offers a variety of donuts to customers 7 days a week.
The Blue Taco is a highly-rated Mexican restaurant serving lunch in downtown Joliet, IL.
Downtown Joliet is a short drive from the Historic Cathedral Area.
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C rated Joliet Public Schools
Young students are served by Joliet Public Schools District 86 from kindergarten through eighth grade. Pershing Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High School both hold C-minus grades on Niche. Older students attend Joliet Central High School, the home of the Steelmen. The school has more than 25 athletic programs and earns a B-minus grade on Niche.
Hufford JR High School serves 1206 students in grades 6-8.
Farragut Elementary School serves 505 students from K-5.
Hufford Junior High School is part of the Joliet Public School District No. 86.
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Casinos, live music and more in downtown Joliet
The Cathedral Area Preservation Association hosts an annual House Walk each fall, where residents can learn more about the history behind their neighborhood and the homes on nearby blocks. Other festivities include the Beer Walk at the start of October, holiday parades near the start of December and a summer block party in July.Several venues for live entertainment sit in the surrounding blocks in downtown Joliet, including the Rialto Square Theatre, a restored movie palace on Chicago Street that stages Broadway shows, comedy tours, live music performances and screenings of classic films. Rock bands and tribute acts regularly take the stage at The Forge, a contemporary music hall about a block north. Harrah’s Joliet sits on the Des Plaines River and has more than 1,000 slot machines for guests to try their luck with.
47 miles from Chicago
Several of Joliet’s major roads act as the boundaries of Cathedral Area. The neighborhood sits between US-30, Center Street, Jefferson Street/US-52 and Illinois Route 7, just west of downtown Joliet. Commuters headed to Chicago can expect a 47-mile drive northeast; to save on gas, the city’s Metra station is just across the Des Plaines River, 2 miles east.For medical services nearby, Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet is about 2 miles east of the neighborhood near Springfield and Glenwood avenues. Folks traveling beyond the Chicagoland area can catch flights from Chicago Midway International Airport, about 33 miles northeast.
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Cathedral Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cathedral Area, Joliet sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Cathedral Area, Joliet over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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