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Between Joliet and Plainfield
Between the major highways of Lincoln Highway and Interstate 55 between the southwest Chicago suburbs of Joliet and Plainfield is the Crystal Lawns neighborhood, which is in a unique location about equidistant between the two locations. “Technically, it’s unincorporated Joliet,” says Laura Schiavone, a broker with Keller Williams Realty Infinity. “It’s a hidden secret, and the people who live in that neighborhood are on well water, so they don’t have a water bill.” Other advantages include being part of the Plainfield School District. “Crystal Lawns is more affordable than surrounding suburbs, and you get Plainfield schools with a Joliet address, meaning the property taxes are a bit lower,” says Ellen Williams, a broker with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group.
Crystal Lawns residents can enjoy a short commute to Chicago via the local Metra.
Crystal Lawns residents can enjoy an afternoon out in Downtown Joliet.
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Plainfield School District 202
Rated an overall A-minus on Niche, the Plainfield School District scores A grades for the strength of academics, the number of clubs and activities and college prep. Crystal Lawns Elementary School is rated a B-minus with a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Timber Ridge Middle School gets a B overall grade. Plainfield Central High School has a 93% graduation rate, and students there may notice a dog in the school social worker’s office. The dog is named Mooch and provides a calming environment for students who need to discuss issues. She sometimes visits classrooms to take the edge off.
Welcome to Plainfield Central High School.
Timber Ridge Elementary is a well-rated public school in Plainfield, IL serving grades 6-8.
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The walkability of the Crystal Lawns neighborhood
On the surface, it may not seem that the Crystal Lawns is very walkable. “There are no sidewalks in the neighborhood because where there would be, there are drainage ditches, but there are people who do walk to get around,” Schiavone says. “It’s safe because many of the streets are winding, and people have less of a tendency to speed through.” Most homes are from the 1960s and ‘70s and are mainly ranch-style, with a few split-levels. The price ranges from $200,000 to $400,000. More recent condos, townhouses and single-family homes from the 1990s and 2000s are in the western part of the neighborhood near the Louis Joliet Mall and are in the same price range. Crystal Lawns’ CAP crime score is 3, slightly lower than the national average of 4. Every category is at or below 4.
Sidewalks in Crystal Lawns provide convenient running paths for residents.
Crystal Lawns is located just minutes from Downtown Joliet.
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Louis Joliet Mall is close, and other retail options
With about 80 stores, the Louis Joliet Mall has been an indoor shopping destination since 1978. The anchor stores are Macy’s and JCPenney, and there are various options for eating, like Anthony’s Restaurant and Pub, a casual spots-pub-type restaurant with familiar foods and TVs on the wall and plenty of seating at the bar. Kafe de Kassa looks like a Minimal Traditional house that could belong in the heart of the neighborhood, but it’s a modest coffee stop that’s a hip hangout to enjoy coffee, tea or a smoothie. Grocery store options include ALDI, Fresh Thyme Market and Target Grocery. “I sold a house to someone in Crystal Lawns who didn’t have a car but insisted on being in this neighborhood because she could walk to Target,” Schiavone says. Target is in the Joliet Commons Shopping Center, across from Louis Joliet Mall.
Crystal Lawns is surrounded by large shopping centers for residents to enjoy.
Fresh Thyme is a favorite among Crystal Lawns residents.
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Fishing at Olde Renwick Trail Park
Olde Renwick Trail Park is in the northern part of the neighborhood. Here, you can cast a line into a lake. Other amenities include a full basketball court, playground, picnic shelter and walking trail. However, there’s very little shade available at this park, so basketball court and playground users should be aware during hot weather. Hiking and biking trails and a picnic shelter are some amenities at Cambridge Run Park. Golfers can try their luck at Mistwood Golf Club, a Scottish-inspired 18-hole public course with an on-site restaurant named McWethy’s Tavern.
Crystal Lawns residents fish in one of the area's many ponds.
Play a pickup basketball game at Olde Renwick Trail Park.
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Industrial buildings close to Crystal Lawns
East of the Crystal Lawns neighborhood is the Amazon Sort Center, where workers receive packages, sort them by delivery destination and then send them to carriers like FedEx or UPS. The centers are in big warehouses and have a large number of employees. Another employer in that area, Old Dominion Freight Lines, focuses on items transported via the 18-wheelers in the Old Dominion Transport company fleet.
Crystal Lawns residents can shop at the local Menards for their home needs.
Baseball is available for all ages at Cambridge Run Park.
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Commuting away from Crystal Lawns
Lincoln Highway and Interstate 55 meet near the Louis Joliet Mall and lead northeast into downtown Chicago for the 40-mile journey. Public transportation options on Lincoln Highway include stops for the Pace suburban bus service, which can take customers to the mall and its surrounding stores. Those who prefer to ride the commuter rail can catch the train at the Lockport or Joliet Metra station. The closest hospital is Ascension Illinois Health Center of Plainfield, about a 10-minute drive. For trips outside of the area, the Joliet Regional Airport is 5 miles to the south and O’Hare International Airport is 40 miles to the northeast.
Travel in Crystal Lawns is made simple through the local Metra and Pace systems.
Crystal Lawns residents enjoy the many ponds throughout the area.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Crystal Lawns
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Crystal Lawns Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crystal Lawns, Joliet sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Crystal Lawns, Joliet over the last 12 months is $317,450, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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