Fairmont Houses for Sale

Fairmont is a small, unincorporated community in Lockport, located 40 miles southwest of downtown Chicago along the Des Plaines River. The neighborhood features modest single-family homes, including brick American foursquares, cozy bungalows, ranch-style homes, and Cape Cods, typically situated on quarter-acre lots. Fairmont offers more affordable housing options compared to nearby Lockport and Joliet, with prices ranging from fixer-uppers to renovated four-bedroom homes. Local learners attend Fairmont School for prekindergarten through eighth grade, while older students go to the highly rated Lockport Township High School, known for its diverse extracurricular activities and college and career preparation courses. Residents can enjoy local dining options like Norma’s Café for brunch or Bella’s Place for a variety of meals and bakery treats. For groceries, Berkot’s Super Foods, Jewel-Osco, and Aldi are just 4 miles north. Recreational opportunities abound with playgrounds at the Fairmont Community Center and A. F. Hill Park, which also features sports facilities. Dellwood Park, bordering Fairmont to the north, offers volleyball, baseball, soccer, tennis, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a skate park, along with a scenic two-mile loop trail. The community center also hosts a food pantry every Thursday morning. Commuters can access downtown Chicago via the Metra station in downtown Lockport, with a one-hour train ride.