Hillary Lafferty
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
(630) 656-9154
165 Total Sales
1 in Fairmont
$190,000 Price
Fairmont
Hugging the shores of the Des Plaines River, 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, is the small, unincorporated community of Fairmont. Since it was platted in the early 1900s, the neighborhood ‘s population slowly grew along with that of Joliet, located a few miles south.
Houses here are affordable compared to the surrounding communities of Lockport and Joliet, while still being within a 10-minute drive of downtown amenities and restaurants. Modest single-family homes make up the market here, with prices ranging from $75,000 one-bedroom fixer-uppers in need of major renovations to $280,000 four-bedroom abodes with 2,000 square feet, recently renovated interiors and modern appliances. Brick American foursquares, cozy bungalows, ranch-style homes and Cape Cods make up the architectural scene, and houses sit on quarter-acre lots.
From prekindergarten through the eighth grade, local learners can attend Fairmont School. Located in the heart of the neighborhood, the school earns a C-minus overall grade from Niche, serves 350 students and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11-1. Older students can head north to Lockport Township High School, which earns an impressive A overall Niche score. High schoolers have an abundance of extracurricular offerings to choose from, with over 50 clubs centered around topics like auto mechanics, horticulture, winter sports and technology. Students will also take college and career applications courses, with options including business innovation, international cuisine and aviation mechanics.
Fairmont’s residential streets are bordered in the west by Lockport Road, which allows for easy access to the neighboring towns, whether driving a car or hopping on the bus from one of numerous stations throughout the community. Residents will also find a small selection of locally owned eateries within walking distance of their doorstep. Norma’s Café is a neighborhood favorite for brunch and can satisfy both sweet and savory cravings, with menu options like fluffy blueberry pancakes, French toast, eggs ranchero and biscuits and gravy. A short drive south is Bella’s Place, where patrons can order tamales, volvanes or a burger before enjoying a sweet treat from the bakery case. When the fridge is looking sparse, drive 4 miles north to cross off some items on the grocery list at Berkot’s Super Foods, Jewel-Osco or Aldi.
Local parents can take the kids to the playgrounds at the Fairmont Community Center or A. F. Hill Park, which is also home to a baseball diamond, a basketball court and multiuse sports fields. The community center is also home to a community-run food pantry, which serves residents every Thursday morning. Bordering Fairmont to the north, Dellwood Park has been a popular spot to enjoy the fresh air since it opened in 1905. Dellwood is home to facilities for volleyball, baseball, soccer and tennis, along with a popular 18-hole disc golf course and a skate park. Go for a walk through the park along the two-mile loop trail that winds through woods, over creeks and past open fields.
Commuters and travelers alike can head to downtown Lockport to the Metra station to take the one-hour train ride to downtown Chicago.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Hillary Lafferty
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Mike McCatty
Mike McCatty
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Circle
(708) 729-5757
1,195 Total Sales
1 in Fairmont
$207,500 Price
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Stanislawa Talaga
Stanislawa Talaga
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 859-7827
69 Total Sales
1 in Fairmont
$389,000 Price
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Jake Wirtz
Jake Wirtz
Responds QuicklyWirtz Real Estate Group Inc.
(815) 420-3049
515 Total Sales
3 in Fairmont
$205K - $410K Price Range
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Rory Hertzberg
Rory Hertzberg
Responds QuicklyVillage Realty, Inc
(815) 368-4178
677 Total Sales
1 in Fairmont
$144,095 Price
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Wendy McSteen
Wendy McSteen
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Infinity
(815) 701-0395
94 Total Sales
1 in Fairmont
$160,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Rotary Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Route 66 Park
Dellwood Park
Lincoln Landing Park
Legion Park
- Playground
Forest Park
Brent Hassert Park
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Fairmont Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairmont, Lockport sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairmont, Lockport over the last 12 months is $335,000, down 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$339,950
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$464,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-38%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$374
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
282
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2022
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,336
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,918
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,500
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,880
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,550
Median Age
35
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,701
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,356
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
9.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
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®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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