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Still the suburbs
With access to Interstate 57 about 30 miles south of Chicago, the village of Matteson has a small-town feel. “It’s still considered suburban Chicago, and people like it because it’s also between two neighboring towns, Frankfort and Chicago Heights,” says Nekesha Burton, a managing broker at Reflective Realty with over 16 years of experience. “People go there, or Olympia Fields, to go shopping.” The area east of Interstate 57 is called Old Matteson, which is close to a Metra commuter rail station and one of the southernmost stops on the line. The town has two distinct pronunciations; many locals call it Matt-sin, but government officials say Matt-ah-sin, emphasizing the ‘t.’ Burton says both are acceptable.
Matteson, located on the east side of the village offers enticing homes.
The East Matteson community is a short drive to downtown Chicago.
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Walking the Old Plank Trail
Part of the 22-mile path from Joliet to the west, east to Chicago Heights runs through Matteson and is a popular spot for walkers, runners and bikers. The Old Plank Road Trail's name comes from the original intention of the path, which was to be a plank road, but it did not happen. It became a railroad track that was later abandoned. The development of the trail occurred between 1992 and 2006. As the trail goes through Matteson, it ends up close to the Metra station downtown, and along the way, there are periodic glimpses of the trail's history as repurposed railroad cars, including a caboose, can be seen along the path. There are numerous road crossings along the trail.
The Matteson Metra line makes connects from East Matteson to Downtown Chicago.
The Old Plank Road Trail is a 22-mile long trail that is near Old Matteson.
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Lower housing cost
The area of Old Matteson is also attractive because of the cost of the houses. “Everything is going up these days, but comparably, the prices in Matteson are very competitive,” Burton says. “Before COVID hit, they were much lower. They’re starting to stabilize a bit.” Some homes have been renovated, but the general price range is between $160,000 and $300,000. While many homes are older, a pocket of more modern homes is around $400,000. Condos may be below that range and have $250 monthly maintenance fees. Single-family homes are ranch-style, Cape Cod and a few brick bungalows. “There are instances where homeowners have lived in a house for up to 50 years, and the only time it’s sold is during an estate sale,” Burton says. Seventy-one percent of the people living in Old Matteson are homeowners.
A beautiful newly built home with an outdoor patio in a new subdivision.
A beautiful row of newly built Townhouses in East Matteson.
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Other forms of recreation
Oakwood Park has ten acres with two baseball diamonds, a picnic pavilion with ten picnic tables, grills, a lighted tennis court, a playground and use of a volleyball court upon request. The Matteson Area Public Library is close to the park, which offers an online eBook rental service and an opportunity to join book club groups and rent video games and DVDs. The library also provides tutoring services for kids and teens and a summer reading program. The Park Forest Rail Fan Park is a unique, niche park offering a glimpse of once-operable train cars or sit back and watch the currently operable trains go by.
The Matteson Public Library serves the East Matteson community with amazing resources.
Oakwood Park is a graet place to walk your dog
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Downtown dining
The downtown Matteson area around the train station has a couple of options for dining out or relaxing with a drink. Hidden Manna Café is family-owned and has a southern-style breakfast and lunch during the week and dinner on the weekends. Shrimp and grits and fried catfish are a few of the specialties. Cajun Soul has various Caribbean dishes along with Cajun catfish or chicken sandwiches. Freeh’s Again is a bar serving food with plenty of TVs to catch a sporting event.
East Matteson residents head to Hidden Manna Café for a southern-style menu.
Hidden Manna Café, is a warm, family-owned Cajun breakfast and lunch spot in East Matteson.
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Bus or train
The suburban Chicago Pace bus system has numerous stops along Lincoln Highway. Residents of Old Matteson can catch the Metra for an hour-and-a-half trip to downtown Chicago or any of the other southern suburban stops in between. Some people in Old Matteson work at the Amazon fulfillment center on the west side of I-57. It’s about a 10-minute drive.
The Amazon Fulfillment Center is in Matteson, near Old Matteson.
The Metra is a great way to go to downtown Chicago from Old Matteson without the busy traffic.
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Matteson schools
School-aged kids who attend public school typically attend more than one school in their elementary school experience. Matteson Elementary School is part of the Matteson Elementary School District Number 162 and has nearly 400 kindergarten through third-grade students. The school gets a C overall grade. Some kids move to Sauk Elementary School for grades four through six. That school also gets a C grade from Niche. O.W. Huth Middle School, with a C-plus grade, has exploratory options for students, including music, health and wellness and art. Rich Township High School is home to the Raptors. The school gets a C on Niche and has a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1.
O.W. Huth Middle School in Matteson, IL has 483 students in grades 7-8.
A Matteson Elementary School is an above average, public school located in Matteson, IL.
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Parks in this Area
Sergeant Means Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Multi-Purpose Field
Rail Fan Park
Trails
Glaeser Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Oakwood Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Playground
Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Playground
Vollmer Road Grove
Bike Trails
Trails
Parking Lot
Richton Park Community Center
Basketball
Pool
Trails
Governors Trail Park: Old Plank Trail
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
36 min drive
Train
Matteson Station
Bus
4648 Lincoln Mall Dr
Bus
5210 W Southwick Dr
Bus
Service Rd & 21430 Cicero Ave
Bus
Lincoln HWY & Governors HWY & Crawford Ave
Bus
Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct
Bus
Lincoln Mall Dr & 4451 Lincoln HWY
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4064 Lincoln HWY
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Old Matteson
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Matteson Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,529
Median Age
44
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,366
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,453
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.7%
Advanced Degrees
18.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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