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Lemont's upscale suburbs close to downtown
Just east of Lemont proper, Hastings is a collection of upscale neighborhoods offering acres of land for residents. “It’s got a long history of multi-generational families that stay there and are proud Lemonters,” says broker Daniel Merrion with Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty and Lemont resident. A golf course sits at the heart of Hastings, with rolling hills and challenging holes encouraging golfers to get out on the green. Even though Hastings feels more private than neighborhoods closer to Lemont, residents are still within minutes of the village’s historic downtown and its local restaurants.
Hastings provides an upscale living experience that satisfies those with refined taste.
Hastings residents can head downtown Lemont to see the beautiful clock.
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Custom builds on acre lots in Hastings
Hastings has multiple subdivisions, each offering everything from townhomes in The Steeples to custom builds throughout Equestrian Estates. “Large and private, stately homes are abundant throughout Lemont’s country-like settings,” says broker Jill Petranek with Coldwell Banker Realty Naperville. “Equestrian Estates is such neighborhood where one-acre parcels were common during the 1980s.” Hastings features long, narrow roads without sidewalks, adding to the private feel of the community. Driveways are long in communities like Equestrian Estates, highlighting the large front lawns and professionally landscaped gardens. Closer to town, lots are smaller and homes are closer to the road, featuring more ranches and New Traditional houses. Still, roads lack sidewalks to maintain a sense of privacy. Homes here list between $750,000 and $975,000, but townhomes will price closer to $475,000 and $550,000. “Your dollar gets you a little bit more than other suburbs,” Merrion says. “It starts at a quarter acre, but some subdivisions have acre requirements.”
The Hastings neighborhood of Lemont features many high-end homes in established subdivisions.
You will find many larger custom homes with big yards in the Hastings neighborhood.
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Ziplining at The Forge and golfing in Hastings
Just minutes from many houses in Hastings, Cog Hill Golf and Country Club showcases an impressive 72-hole course and offers lessons to teach adults and kids. Closer to downtown Lemont, The Forge is an outdoor adventure location at the location of an old quarry. People can zipline and hike over aerial trails or canoe and kayak through the filled quarries. Heritage Quarries Recreation Area (HQRA) also makes use of the quarries, offering boating and fishing on the water and walking and biking on land. The paths feature different loops for various distances.
The Forge near Hastings has zip lining as one of the fun and challenging adventures to explore.
Don't let sand traps stop you from a good day at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Hastings.
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Championship-winning athletics at Lemont High School
Students start at Oakwood School for kindergarten and first grade. Niche grants the school a B ranking. With an A-minus from Niche, River Valley School serves grades second through third. Central School teaches fourth- and fifth-grade students. It opened in 2023, so it is still unrated on GreatSchools and Niche. GreatSchools awards Old Quarry Middle School a perfect 10 out of 10 ranking. At Lemont High School, students can join sports like softball, which won state championships in 2022 and 2023. Niche grants it an A-plus and lists it as the 11th-best school for athletes in Illinois.
Lemont High School excels both at sports and academics in the Hastings neighborhood.
A pitcher watches the catcher's signals during a scrimmage at Lemont High School in Hastings.
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Lemont's local markets and concerts at The Forge
Downtown Lemont still has a small-town community feel, shown through its seasonal and annual events. Market on Canal is an outdoor market hosted in downtown Lemont on Sundays, where people can browse vintage items, participate in yoga or listen to live music. Merrion says that many people head over to The Forge for concerts and food in the summers. For St. Patrick’s Day, the town hosts a parade featuring Irish dancers and crowning a local girl the Irish Queen. “A lot of people have their kids in sports, so people come up to support their high school and their community more so than other communities,” Merrion says.
The Blues, Brew and BBQ is held near the Hastings area and has a great live music.
The St Patrick Day Parade is one of the many events held in downtown Lemont near Hastings.
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Travel to downtown Lemont via Main Street
Hastings residents may have a more private setting, but they are only 3.5 miles from downtown Lemont, accessible along Main Street. Downtown offers local restaurants and shopping, but also a Metrarail station on the HC line, which connects all the way to downtown Chicago, about 26.5 miles away. Motorists can also drive into Chicago via I-55, about 5 miles north of Hastings on the other side of the Des Plaines River. Chicago Midway International Airport is only 16.5 miles away for those traveling by air, accessible along Illinois Route 171. The nearest medical center is Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, about 8.5 miles east of Hastings.
Hastings residents can head down main street to find restaurants and shops in downtown Lemont.
Hastings residents utilize the many nearby parks and beautiful public spaces.
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Ziti at Rosebud Lemont and pizza at Wooden Paddle
Because Hastings is residential and private, residents will have to drive closer to Lemont for places to eat and shop. On the southwest side of Hastings, along Archer Avenue, Rosebud Lemont serves Italian food, with their ziti receiving praise from Tom Hanks. 3 Corners Grill and Tap brings an upscale feel to pub food with menu items like baby back ribs alongside fish and chips. In downtown Lemont, Wooden Paddle offers pizza and pasta in a rustic setting. For groceries, Celina’s Fresh Market along Archer Avenue specializes in deli meats and cheeses and European goods. Jewel-Osco and Meijer are just 5 miles away along Bell Road.
Hastings residents love grabbing pizza at the Wooden Paddle in downtown Lemont.
3 Corners Grille and Tap in Hastings is a great place to grab lunch or dinner.
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Parks in this Area
Sagawau Canyon Nature Preserve
Picnic Area
Trails
Nature Center
The Forge: Lemont Quarries Adventure Park
Lemont Park District
Heritage Quarries Recreation Area
Northview Park
Argonne Park
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
23 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hastings
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hastings Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hastings, Lemont sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Hastings, Lemont over the last 12 months is $714,679, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,577
Median Age
52
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,866
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,613
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
41.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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