Rafael Alvarado
Shield Real Estate
(855) 336-2789
135 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Joliet
$168,000 Price
Southwest Joliet
Travelers flying into Joliet Airport, for fun or business, may have the best view of daily life in Joliet. They can see that Joliet is a community with a vested interest in maintaining its natural surroundings, from the Des Plaines River to the Rock Run Preserves. At the same time, these Residents enjoy modern conveniences like the shops and restaurants found around Interstate 80 and Route 6. They also benefit by having the Metra nearby for traveling into Chicago.
In Joliet, Residents get “A great price point, relatively close to the city, and with easy access,” says Broker Susie Scheuber, with RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals, and longtime resident of the Will County area of which Joliet is a part. There is a diverse collection of housing types in town. Some of the most common housing types on the market are Cape Cod, Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes. Many of these houses have been around since the 1950s and the 1970s. They sit on manicured lawns with paved driveways leading up to attached garages. The houses stand timeless as the oak tree leaves change colors and fall to the ground, becoming a crunch under the feet of runners and dog walkers passing on the front sidewalks. Meanwhile, other empty lots lay flat, awaiting their perfect home pairing. While list prices range from $125,000 to $550,000 for single-family homes, the average list price is $250,000.
From the start of their academic career in prekindergarten, up to the eighth grade, students attend Rockdale Elementary School. At this school, which Niche gives a Grade of C, students learn in an intimate classroom setting with a student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. Starting in ninth grade, students attend Joliet West High School, which Niche gives a Grade of B-plus. Students can participate in over 30 clubs and choose from 28 different sports during their time at Joliet West. After high school, Joliet students can stay close to home and attend Joliet Junior College.
When the playsets in their backyards are not enough to satisfy their craving for outdoor entertainment, locals head to Rock Run Forest Preserve. There, they can walk, run, bike, skate or ski however much they want along the 11.24 miles of the Greenway Trail. Locals may also fish in the quarry pond, year-round. Residents visit Ronald D. Lehman Community Park for an entire day of activity. Here, they challenge friends to a competition on the disc golf course and test their endurance along trails that run through the park. Children run from playset to playset with a smile on their faces and squeal with delight in the water at the splash pad in the summer.
In July, Residents flock to the Joliet Memorial Stadium to attend Taste of Joliet. At this three-day event, “Vendors come for people to try different foods, and there are some bands. The event draws record crowds there every July,” Scheuber says.
In Downtown Joliet, locals catch up with their friends at Chicago Street Pub, where they can select from 21 beers on tap. Many people also come for the live bands that earned this downtown hotspot the CCP Award for Best Downtown Music Venue. For date-night, “158 is a nice, high-end restaurant down there in Joliet with great food and great service,” Scheuber says. With Interstate 80 cut through the heart of Joliet, Residents have convenient access to additional restaurants and shops.
Residents can also select from chains such as Dunkin,’ Wendy’s and McDonald’s if they want a fast bite to eat. A Sam’s Club is close to Menards and Walmart, for when they want to buy items in bulk. Up the road, they can stop at Tony’s Fresh Market or Jewel-Osco for weekly grocery needs. Whether looking for household items or a night of entertainment, Residents are sure to find what they are seeking in Joliet.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rafael Alvarado
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Nancy Gudino
Nancy Gudino
Responds QuicklyNancy & Associates Realty
(773) 922-6540
97 Total Sales
2 in Southwest Joliet
$210K - $341K Price Range
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Annette Panzek
Annette Panzek
Annette C Panzek LTD
(708) 854-5896
51 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Joliet
$260,000 Price
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Mithil Patel
Mithil Patel
HomeSmart Realty Group
(833) 691-0152
235 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Joliet
$75,000 Price
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Matt Lysien
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(224) 315-8087
519 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Joliet
$285,000 Price
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George Filippidis
George Filippidis
Delta Realty, Corp.
(855) 398-9549
207 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Joliet
$273,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Paul E. Briese Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Inwood Park
Lower Rock Run Forest Preserve McClintock Road
Shorewood Park
- Disc Golf
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Rock Run Preserve
Transit
Southwest Joliet Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Joliet, Joliet sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Joliet, Joliet over the last 12 months is $276,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$285,000
Median Sale Price
$276,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$283,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$285,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$185,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
333
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$186
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
5,314
Number of Homes for Sale
42
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,087
Above the national average
1,926
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,501
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,133
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
971
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,236
Open Houses
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Saturday, Oct 114 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,895 - $2,495 per month
- Timber Pointe Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 823+ Sq Ft
- 510 Timber Pointe Dr
- Joliet, IL
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$995 - $1,800 per month
- Larkin Village
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 449+ Sq Ft
- 947 Lois Place
- Joliet, IL
Condo Buildings
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
29,862
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,378
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,710
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
25.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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