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A community-focused neighborhood with easy access to Chicago
Located in a city named after the locks on the Illinois and Michigan Canal, South Lockport is a neighborhood many people have just passed through on their way to somewhere else. But the friendly people and its idyllic suburban setting make it ideal for settling down and staying a while. “I would say the community is the main appeal,” says Angel Kimmer, a real estate broker with Realtopia Real Estate. “The community is great here. There’s always something to do and something going on.” Lockport is a small suburban city southwest of Chicago, putting residents far enough away from the city to have their own identity while giving them easy access to everything the metropolitan area offers. With a Metra stop just north of the neighborhood and Interstate 355 nearby, it's a convenient location to commute throughout the Chicago area.
Near South Lockport is a beautiful area where people can walk along the Des Plaines River.
Many residents attended the Curse of the Bayou Haunted Place in South Lockport.
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Suburban houses with white picket fences and sidewalk-lined streets
You can find a variety of homes throughout South Lockport. Much of the neighborhood is laid out in a grid with neatly trimmed lawns and sidewalks running parallel to the streets. White picket fences mark the property boundaries, and mature trees cast shade over the homes, making this neighborhood feel like the ideal suburban community. Homes include Craftsman houses with wood siding and spacious front porches, perfect for gathering with friends or enjoying a lovely evening. Brick ranch-style homes are also typical throughout the neighborhood. Some newer developments have popped up, bringing New Traditional brick homes with spacious built-in garages. Three-bedroom houses in the community typically cost between $200,000 and $300,000, with many at the lower end of that range. There are few four-bedroom homes, but the ones you will find will usually cost around $400,000.
Homes with mature trees and big front yards can be found throughout South Lockport.
Newly constructed homes can be found in the heart of South Lockport.
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Lockport Township High has top-notch facilities and standout sports
Students in South Lockport will likely attend Taft Grade School, which gets a C-plus from Niche, through eighth grade. Lockport Township High School Central and Lockport Township High School East gets an A. The central campus of the high school serves freshmen students, while sophomores, juniors and seniors attend the east campus. The high school has a successful athletic program, winning state championships in several sports, including football, baseball and basketball. The boys’ basketball team has won 26 regional titles. The campus’s facilities include a three-hole golf course, a greenhouse, 18 science labs and a swimming pool with a 600-seat arena.
Taft Grade School has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
Educational opportunities abound at Lockport Township High School East.
Lockport Township High School Central has an overall A grade according to Niche.
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Dellwood Park has disc golf, baseball fields and wooded trails
Residents of South Lockport have easy access to one of the area’s most complete parks. Dellwood Park is a vast green space with room for nearly any outdoor activity. You can play baseball or soccer on one of the many lighted fields. Grab a racket for a game of tennis, or bring your frisbee for a round of disc golf. Several trails meander through wooded sections of the park, and a large playground gives kids plenty of room to play and explore. Runners, hikers, or anyone looking to get outside and explore will enjoy spending time on the nearby Gaylord Donnelly Trail, an 11-mile paved trail from Lockport to Joliet along the Illinois and Michigan Canal. As you walk, run or bike along the path, you can view the canal ruins, a former amusement park and the ruins of Joliet Iron Works.
Dellwood Park is a beautiful South Lockport park with a disc golf course and more.
The Canyon Disc Golf Course is incredibly fun to play and is near the South Lockport area.
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Family-owned Italian spot and big-box grocery stores nearby
There are several excellent options for dining in Lockport. Kimmel recommends Mamma Onesta’s Italian, a family-owned restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes in a comfortable setting with plenty of European-themed décor. Locals enjoy any dish with veal, whether it’s Florentina, piccata or parmigiana. There are a few grocery stores east of the neighborhood when you want to cook at home. You can shop from stores like Aldi, Walmart and Jewel-Osco.
Betsey’s Yarn and Tea Shop located near the South Lockport area has a knitting club.
Normas Cafe has been a favorite for the residents of South Lockport since 1986.
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Crime and Safety
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South Lockport
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
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South Lockport Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Lockport, Lockport sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South Lockport, Lockport over the last 12 months is $305,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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