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A retreat from the downtown manufacturing hub
On the outskirts of downtown Joliet, Forest Park-Will County offers comfortability for its residents who commute to the manufacturing industries and city jobs nearby. Additionally, there is plenty of cultural commercial retail in areas closeby, creating easy access to traditional Mexican restaurants and international supermarkets that support an expansive suburban lifestyle.
ROXY Lockport, which was remodeled in 2017, is a historic landmark in Lockport, Illinois.
The Blues Brothers, sing a dance on the roof of Rich & Creamy in Joliet, Illinois.
A view showing the charming homes and beautiful trees in the Forest Park area.
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Uniform sized houses
Most homes in Forest Park-Will County are single-family houses with two to three bedrooms. “These properties are generally small, 1000-square-foot ranches and slabs from around the 60s,” says Douglas Geissler, a Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Circle who has roughly 30 years of experience in the industry. Ranch-style homes line the streets for $175,000 to $250,000 and are often near similar-looking manufactured homes. For those who need more space, larger split-level homes with garages are rare but conveniently priced.
A couple of charming homes nested in the quaint Forest Park area.
An elegant and charming home located in the Forest Park area.
Homes in the lovely and quiet Forest Park area are very appealing.
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Busses to suppliment a car-heavy neighborhood
As a primarily residential neighborhood of streets lined with homes, most residents will use their own vehicles to get around. US Route 6 and Illinois Route 171 are close by for people to hop on and get where they need to go. “We have great access to the areas nearby,” says Beth Conaghan, a Real Estate Broker with CRIS Realty who has almost 10 years of experience. For those who rely on public transportation, there are bus stops all along Arther Avenue, Woodruff Road, Garvin Street, Demmond Street and Charlesworth Avenue. Additionally, the Joliet Metra Station is 3.4 miles away and connects to the Rock Island (RI) line and Heritage Corridor (HC) line for longer trips.
Bilingual support at school
Families living in Forest Park-Will County can trust Joliet Public School District No. 86 with their children’s education. Forest Park Individual Education School may have a C-minus grade on Niche, but the magnet elementary school maintains average test scores. Gompers Junior High School also has a C-minus Niche grade but offers a bilingual support program for its muti-lingual students. From there, teens can attend Joliet West High School. Ranked No. 11 in Best Public High Schools in Will County, Joliet West’s B-plus Niche grade and over 20 AP course offerings speak to its students’ success.
Fairmont School is a public school located in Lockport, has 313 students.
Forest Park Individual Education School
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Biking trails that lead to playgrounds
When residents need a breath of fresh air, there are a few green spaces in the area that they can explore. Forest Park has a playground for little ones and a baseball diamond for anyone who wants to practice their batting. The Lower Spring Creek County Forest Preserve cuts through the bottom of the neighborhood and has several trails for hiking and biking that let visitors enjoy views of the creek and woodlands. For those who want more indoor activities, the Forest Park Community Center hosts children’s sports programs and several community events that keep residents active. The center also provides other programs like a food pantry that are aimed at helping vulnerable members of the community.
The children at Forest Park Elementary school near Joliet have a great playground to play in.
Kids flock to the playground at Forest Park after school.
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Endless local eateries to try
While the Forest Park-Will County area is primarily filled with homes, residents don’t have to travel far for their daily shopping – there are several commercial retail spaces all up and down Collins Street. Three miles south at the intersection of Collins and Lincoln Highway, people can grab their groceries at El Ranchito Super Market or Supermercado La Joliet. Farther up at the intersection along Route 6, there’s the Thorton’s convenience store and several fast-food restaurants like Sharks Fish & Chicken. Lunch-goers sit down at La Villa and enjoy traditional Mexican cuisine. Norma’s Café is a great breakfast joint on Lockport Road that serves hotcakes and hash. Lastly, those who stay within the neighborhood can treat themselves to Paleteria Maya Ice Cream. For a more extravagant shopping trip or weekend entertainment, residents can head 3.8 miles west into downtown Joliet for all its amenities.
Norma’s Café has been serving delicious food to the Lockport area since 1986.
A customer shopping in the El Ranchito Super Market which serves the Forest Park community.
A delicious ice cream dessert from Paleteria Maya Ice Cream Restaurant.
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Forest Park-Will County Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Park-Will County, Joliet sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Park-Will County, Joliet over the last 12 months is $182,500, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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