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Lemont’s southeast end: Long-standing homes and newcomers
Since a housing boom in the 1990s, homeowners have continued to gain interest in Lemont’s southeast stretches. New subdivisions join long-standing homes that have occupied the land since the initial development wave. Well-respected golf clubs, as well as a giant nature preserve and lake, provide the natural setting for this neighborhood’s continued expansion. Homes are also within driving distance of vibrant downtown Lemont. “They have opened tons of restaurants recently, and The Forge opened just a couple years ago,” remarks Ivette Hollendoner, longtime Lemont community member and real estate consultant at Velocity Real Estate Group with Keller Williams Preferred Realty. “It’s a great community where everybody knows everybody. If you find out somebody has cancer or is sick, neighbors make meal preps and drop them off meals at their house in a meal train.” Frank Lardino, Hollendoner’s business partner at Velocity and fellow longtime resident, repeats the sentiment. “I came out here when Lemont was just starting to be built up in the early ‘90s,” he says. “The community is clean, safe, and well-run. When my wife passed away, neighbors approached me on the street to offer condolences, and even people who I didn’t know.”
The Blues, Brew and BBQ was held near the Northeast Lemont area and had a great live music.
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Grand properties and new builds in southeast Lemont
The true roots of Lemont’s settlement extend over a century ago in the limestone quarry excavation business. “The area was settled in 1880 with more modest homes,” Lardino says. “As Lemont expanded outward, the houses got bigger and bigger. Now there's such a big range of houses and can find anything you want.” Southeast Lemont is home to custom estates built during the housing boom, some which incorporate limestone into their architecture while others stick to colonial-style brick influences. Meanwhile, established subdivisions of New Traditionals and ranch townhouses are connected by neat sidewalks. The farthest reaches of unincorporated Lemont provide secluded living on over an acre apiece, though residents still use city water and make a short drive to the center of town. Prices for ranch-styles and bungalows downtown, along with mid-range homes throughout the region, range from $200,000 to $600,000. Custom homes stretch anywhere between $700,000 and $1.5 million for golf course views.
Custom ranch style homes are scattered throughout Southeast Lemont.
Craftsman style homes can be found scattered throughout Southeast Lemont.
Custom homes on beautiful lots can be found throughout Southeast Lemont.
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Getting an education in Lemont
Lemont’s top-rated school district is a major draw to neighborship. Kids in southeast Lemont start at Oakwood School, which receives a B from Niche and teaches students from pre-kindergarten through second grade, before transferring to River Valley School for third through fifth grade. River Valley receives an A-minus Niche rating, as does Old Quarry Middle School. Lemont Township High School scores an A-plus rating and was designated a National Blue Ribbon School in 2017. The public high school also has over 55 extracurricular activities for students, including a bass fishing club, jazz band and world languages club.
Getting around Chicagoland from Lemont
Despite its self-contained feel, Lemont is just 28 miles from downtown Chicago—another attractor for those looking to move out from the city limits. “When we moved here in 2009, we commuted to the city and we have many clients who work in the city,” says Hollendoner. “The train doesn't have too many times, but there’s still plenty of space and parking for the commuters.” The Metra Heritage Corridor Line runs through the heart of Lemont, helping residents skip rush hour on weekdays. Bikers share the lanes downtown, and there’s plenty of space to roam on a bike or on foot in most subdivisions. Folks have about 28 miles on Interstate 294 to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. As for medical care, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook sits 9 miles away.
Archer Ave provides easy access to Downtown Chicago
The Lemont Metra Station has 3 inbound services and 3 outbound services.
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Southeast Lemont’s dining favorites and convenient shopping
Lemont has no shortage of big-box retailers—strip mall staples from Target to HomeGoods and Kohls sit at the center of town. The two most popular grocers among residents are their local Jewel-Osco and Pete’s Fresh Market. Essentials aside, restaurants abound in downtown Lemont, from the chic charcuterie and cocktails at Barrel & Vine to the outdoor seating and wood-fired pizza at Wooden Paddle. Southeast area residents are also close by to a second dining and shopping enclave along Archer Avenue. Red-cushioned seating charms visitors to Rosebud’s Lemont location, while Mama Dee’s provides a more relaxed pace with homemade Italian recipes served fast and fresh and wide range of kid-friendly options.
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The Digs on Canal is a beautiful burger and brew restaurant in Downtown Lemont.
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Outdoor recreation, from Cog Hill to The Forge
Golf is a key pastime in southeast Lemont encouraged by access to state-of-the-art courses. Cog Hill Golf & Country Club is the former site of the PGA Tour's BMW Championship where Tiger Woods won five tournaments and set groundbreaking records on the Dubsdread course. Ruffled Feathers Golf Club is recognized among the state’s premiere daily fee golf properties and includes an extensive player development program for juniors and adults taught by top PGA professionals. Lemont’s east end also houses Tampier Slough Woods, a giant nature preserve with tree-shaded trails and lakefront landings for canoes and kayaks. Smaller green spaces between subdivisions, like Northview Park, set the scene for quiet afternoons on the playground. Things pick up the pace at the region’s newest addition: The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines, which makes use of scenic quarry sites for a high-rise excursion.
Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Southeast Lemont offers 4 premier golf courses.
Tampier Slough Woods has scenic walking trails for residents of Southeast Lemont.
The Forge in Lemont, IL has many fun and challenging adventures to explore.
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Rev your engines: Lemont Cruise Nights Car Show
Lemont residents enjoy a wide variety of events downtown, year-round. “Wednesday nights in the summer you have the antique car show, which is one of the best in the area,” says Ray DeNardis, decades-long Lemont resident and broker at Baird & Warner. “There are soirees on certain Thursdays where they shut down the main street, people bring coolers and whatnot, and there’s a big stage with live music for everybody to enjoy.”
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On average, homes in Southeast Lemont, Lemont sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Lemont, Lemont over the last 12 months is $618,495, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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