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Simple residential comfort in Joliet
Comprised of over a half dozen distinct subdivisions, Fall Creek is a suburb of the growing city of Joliet on the southwestern reaches of Chicagoland. Each features sidewalk-lined residential streets with spacious lawns and neighborhood parks and ponds interspersed throughout, creating a tranquil, comfortable environment. The value proposition here is the area tends to give residents a more spacious lifestyle. “Compared to Chicago, you get a lot more bang for your buck, a lot more house and more yard space,” says Chayanta Spaniol, a Realtor and the principal managing broker at Chayanta Spaniol Real Estate. Spaniol started her real estate career in Joliet and is one of the directors of the Three Rivers Association of Realtors in town.
Fall Creek retains a rustic and peaceful atmosphere.
Fall Creek is located in the vibrant, award-winning city of Joliet, IL.
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Cozy neighborhood streets on the southwest reaches of Chicagoland
Residential streets gently curve and weave through each corner of Fall Creek’s many subdivisions. Tree-lined cul-de-sacs and roads with bump-outs contribute to a cozy ambiance. “Most of these neighborhoods have their own parks, playgrounds and ponds. It’s a nice area,” says Ellen Williams, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker. Williams has sold homes in Plainfield, Joliet and the greater Chicago area for more than 20 years. The neighborhood has an overall CAP Index crime score of 2, half the national average of 4.New Traditional stylings with ranch-style or split-level floorplans are common with some homes drawing on Colonial Revival elements like symmetrical windows and faux shutters. The earliest properties were established in the 1970s, but development took off from the 1990s onward with new homes built as recently as 2024. Prices start at about $205,000 and top out near $540,000. A few larger custom homes in the area can go from about $580,000 up to $880,000.A small selection of townhomes and condo units round out the neighborhood’s housing stock. These properties were generally built from the 1990s to the late 2000s and share their New Traditional stylings with their single-family counterparts. Units are typically valued from $210,000 up to $345,000.
Homes in Fall Creek feature up to a half-acre of yard space.
Quiet, tree lined streets are found throughout Fall Creek.
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Unique programs at Plainfield South High
Students in Fall Creek are generally split between school districts. Most families living north of Theodore Street are assigned to public schools in Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202; kids living south of the street generally go to schools within Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C for the primary years and Joliet Township High School District No. 204 for the secondary years. Elementary schools serving the community include River View Elementary, Wesmere Elementary, Ridge Elementary and Meadow View Elementary. Each of these schools receives a B-plus grade on Niche. Drauden Point Middle School and Timber Ridge Middle School each get B grades, while Aux Sable Middle School earns a B-plus.The B-ranked Plainfield South High School serves most of the community. Extracurricular activities at the school include a book club, the mental wellbeing-focused Hope Squad and a papercraft club.
Drauden Point Middle School offers plenty of fun after school activities.
Plainfield South High School offers plenty of AP and Honors courses.
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18-hole layout at Wedgewood Golf Course
Neighborhood parks tucked into the area, including Caton Ridge, Liberty Park and Aspen Meadows, each offering green spaces, playgrounds and small picnic areas for residents to enjoy without venturing too far from home.Hammel Woods, a 445-acre woodland reserve situated along the banks of the DuPage River, occupies much of the neighborhood’s east side. Visitors can kayak, canoe or fish from the shoreline. The area also has a dog park and 9 miles of paths bending through the tree canopy for biking, hiking or cross-country skiing in the winter. On the north side, Wedgewood Golf Course has an 18-hole course, chipping and practice greens and a driving range. The site has held an annual amateur golf championship since 2017 and offers a membership valid at two other Joliet golf clubs. An LA Fitness gym is also available on Route 59.
Enjoy a brisk morning bike ride at Hammel Woods Preserve.
Fall Creek's Wedgewood Golf Course is a 72 par course that opened in 1970.
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Grocery runs at Aldi and Jewel-Osco
Many of the neighborhood’s shopping options are situated along Division Street/Route 59, including Aldi, Jewel-Osco and Tony’s Fresh Market. Target, Walmart, Petco, Marshalls and the Home Depot, are on the neighborhood’s south side, approaching Black Road/County Highway 56. Louis Joliet Mall is about 5 miles northeast. A humble shopping center exterior gives way to a contemporary dining room at Cho Sushi. Guests can select sushi roll combos or enjoy ramen and hibachi dishes. Vita Bella Pizza serves deep dish and tavern-style pies, but the menu also has fried shrimp, lasagna and baby back ribs. Bears, Bulls and Cubs memorabilia hangs on the walls at Champions Sports Bar, where guests come for the video slots and stay for the beer and cocktail specials.Mission tile awnings identify Friacos Mexican Restaurant, where TVs tuned to live sports and custom chairs with a smiling cactus mascot accompany sizzling fajitas and more than 30 tequila options. Dessert is available at La Michoacana Premium, an ice cream shop with frozen fruit pops as well.
Residents craving sushi or ramen can head over to Cho Sushi.
Residents can grab their weekly groceries at the local Aldi.
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Vendor fairs and shows at a classic movie palace
On the east side of the neighborhood, Bronkberry Farms and Greenhouse sells flowers, produce and local honey. From spring into fall it hosts monthly craft and vendor fairs with selections from local businesses. Southwest of the neighborhood in downtown Joliet, the Rialto Square Theater showcases touring entertainment acts, including tribute bands, stand-up comedy and dance ensembles. The theater was founded as a movie palace in 1926, and still stages performances and classic films under crystal chandeliers and an ornate rotunda ceiling.
See musicals, plays, concerts, and standup comedy at the Rialto Square Theatre.
Homemade candles are a resident favorite at the annual Holiday Artisan Market.
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Quick travel via Route 59
Fall Creek’s proximity to Interstate 55 and Route 59 provides travel options. Residents are about 9 miles northwest of downtown Joliet and 42 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop, the heart of the Windy City. Commuters to Chicago can take the Metra train from the Joliet station, about 10 miles southeast.Major local roads for east-west traffic include Caton Farm Road, Theodore Street and Black Road. For medical emergencies, Ascension Saint Joseph Joliet Hospital is about 7 miles southeast of the neighborhood. The Chicago Midway International Airport is 35 miles northeast.
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Fall Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fall Creek, Joliet sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Fall Creek, Joliet over the last 12 months is $385,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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