Hazel Crest, IL Townhomes for Sale

Hazel Crest is a Chicago suburb that offers homebuyers access to public green spaces and relatively affordable midcentury homes. “A lot of people move here from Chicago because they prefer to settle down in a suburban community,” says Latisha Williams-Henderson, a Realtor with RE/MAX 10. “There are a lot of family ties here that keep people close as well.” Some of the roughly 13,000 residents find careers at employers like Graycor Construction, May-Jack (a crane manufacturer) and Advocate South Suburban Hospital, which is located within the village. Commuters often take the train 25 miles to Chicago, and two major interstates run through the village. “For those looking to purchase starter homes, this would be a suitable market to search,” says Realtor Margaret Banks with Home Sellers Realty. The median single-family home price is roughly $200,000, which is below Chicago’s median and about half the national median. “One downside is that the taxes are much higher than Chicago taxes,” Williams-Henderson says. Most of the homes are priced from $140,000 to $370,000. The north end of the village is made up of ranch styles and split-levels constructed from the 1950s through the ‘80s.