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Walking distance from downtown Joliet
Bordering the Des Plaines River, an active downtown district and Interstate-80, the neighborhood of Southside Joliet is a walkable and relatively affordable neighborhood just a short walk from downtown Joliet. Whether you are looking to invest or are seeking a move-in-ready home, Southside has modest options just a stone's throw away from a large selection of amenities, restaurants and public transportation options.
Known for it's beauty and historic downtown, Joliet, IL was founded in 1852.
Southside Joliet features bar & grills, fine dining, excellent Mexican food, and more.
The Des Plaines River runs through Southside Joliet.
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Some housing stock dates back to mid-19th century
The average home in Southside hits the market for $130,000, making the neighborhood a bit less expensive than surrounding Joliet neighborhoods and over $100,000 cheaper than the Illinois state average. Two and three-bedroom homes are most common here, with Chicago-style bungalows and modest farmhouses lining the streets. Contemporary and established houses sit close together on quarter-acre lots, with the oldest dating back to the mid-19th century. Investors will find empty lots listed for $15,000 and fixer-uppers with 1,200 square feet listed for $75,000. Fully renovated, three-bedroom bungalows with modern appliances and detached garages can be found for $230,000 and above.
Southside Joliet features many bungalow home styles.
Many newly updated bungalow homes can be found in Southside Joliet.
Home buyers in Southside Joliet are greeted with two-bedroom condos with yards.
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Lots of extracurricular activities
The youngest community learners can attend Edna Keith Elementary School before moving on to Dirksen Junior High School, with both schools earning C-minus overall grades from Niche. Keith Elementary serves 400 students and has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 18-1. Joliet West High School has a B-plus Niche grade, and freshman students take Freshman Academy courses to ease the transition between middle and high school. High schoolers are also provided with a large catalog of extracurricular activities to consider, including clubs centered around bass fishing, culinary arts, video games and metal music.
Joliet West High School has an overall grade of B+ from Niche.
According to Niche, Joliet West High School receives an A- for clubs & activities.
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Varnado Park is a great place to get away from it all.
Hike or ski at area park
Residents of Southside Joliet can walk to Varnado Park to use the open field space or to practice their pitch on the baseball diamond. For more outdoor exploration, head across town to Rock Run Forest Preserve. Hike or cross-country ski along the preserve’s half-mile trail or access the Rock Run Greenway, an 11-mile paved trail ideal for in-line skating, biking and running. A short drive west will take locals to West Park, which features a tennis court, a playground, a paved walking trail and a disc golf course.
Dozens of eateries within a 2-mile radius
Locals can pick up their groceries at the nearby Jewel-Osco before perusing the stores of the North Ridge Plaza Shopping Center. Dozens of restaurants are within a 2-mile radius of the neighborhood, including Louie’s Waffle House, where patrons can savor brunch favorites like stuffed French toast and chorizo breakfast skillets. Downtown Joliet houses Chicago Street Pub, a local favorite spot with classic American pub fare, hand-crafted cocktails and 21 brews on tap.
Tonto Burrito, located in Joliet, features homemade Mexican-style dishes.
Louie's Waffle House is a locally owned business that has been in operation since 1992.
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Red Line takes commuters into downtown Chicago
Interstate-80 and Route 52 intersect in Southside Joliet, allowing for easy access to the city’s center and surrounding towns like Romeoville and Homer Glen. The community is located 45 miles south of downtown Chicago, and locals can head to the Joliet Metra station to take the Red Line into the city.
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Southside Joliet Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southside Joliet, Joliet sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southside Joliet, Joliet over the last 12 months is $150,000, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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