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Hazel Crest Proper

Hazel Crest Proper

Suburban Neighborhood in Hazel Crest, Illinois

Cook County 60429

$128,896 Average Value
$123 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

A quiet and accessible Hazel Crest neighborhood

Hazel Crest Proper offers easy access to major expressways, attractive housing prices and restaurants that are deemed community pillars. “The community is convenient for accessing Highway I-80 and I-294, plus the Metra; however, the most principal aspect of living here are the buying options,” says local Realtor Margaret Banks with Home Sellers Realty Inc. “For those looking to purchase starter homes, this would be a suitable market to search.”

Hazel Crest Proper offers easy access to major expressways, and attractive housing prices!
Hazel Crest Proper offers easy access to major expressways, and attractive housing prices!
Hazel Crest Proper is just a short 40-minute drive away for a big city feel.
Hazel Crest Proper is just a short 40-minute drive away for a big city feel.
Hazel Crest Proper offers a lifestyle that combines big city with suburban ease.
Hazel Crest Proper offers a lifestyle that combines big city with suburban ease.
At one of the many green spaces a bridge crosses over a creek in Hazel Crest Proper.
At one of the many green spaces a bridge crosses over a creek in Hazel Crest Proper.
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An established, though well-kept residential pocket

The wide well-kept residential roads display diverse selection of modest home styles, including bungalows, worker’s cottages, split-level, ranch-style and townhouses. Most homes boast hardwood floors and updated kitchen, with lot sizes ranging from a quarter to half-acre. Homes that need extensive rehab work range between $60,000 to $120,000. Well-maintained turnkey homes with three bedrooms and over 1,500 square feet can hit the market for $250,000 or more. The average listing price in the community is $115,000 and most houses were built in the early-to-mid 1900s.

A stunning ranch style home common in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
A stunning ranch style home common in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
A row of beautiful homes displaying popular styles in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
A row of beautiful homes displaying popular styles in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
A beautiful Colonial revival home style popular in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
A beautiful Colonial revival home style popular in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
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Walk along the creek at Oak Hill Park

For some fresh air, residents have a few green spaces to choose from. Oak Hill Park offers a modest creek that runs parallel to paved walking paths. Throw down a blanket and relax in the large, plush grassy fields or watch an informal baseball game or two. Kids can enjoy the mulched play areas, as guardians watch from resting benches nearby. Lions Field Park is a straightforward outdoor area with similar amenities. It also features a mulched playground, with a small stream adjacent to a pedestrian path. James O. Setnes Sports Complex is a 21-acre complex that sits at the end of Crescent Drive. Like the other parks, Setnes also has a baseball field, soccer field, more play areas for kids, plenty of parking and resting benches, all at the edge of a prairie. All three parks are nestled within the community, acting as an extension of residents’ backyards. After taking your pet for a walk in one of the area’s dog-friendly green spaces, purchase a treat from Paw Paws Pet Bakery. Offerings include peanut-buttered-flavored cookies and liver-flavored muffins.

When you need to escape the hustle, head to one of the hiking trails in Hazel Crest Proper.
When you need to escape the hustle, head to one of the hiking trails in Hazel Crest Proper.
At the James O. Setnes Sports Complex there are four baseball fields perfect for games.
At the James O. Setnes Sports Complex there are four baseball fields perfect for games.
Oak Mill Park has a fantastic playground perfect for children of Hazel Crest Proper.
Oak Mill Park has a fantastic playground perfect for children of Hazel Crest Proper.
For family gatherings in Hazel Crest Proper head to an outdoor gazebo to grill and relax.
For family gatherings in Hazel Crest Proper head to an outdoor gazebo to grill and relax.
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Hazel Crest School District

Students in Hazel Crest Proper attend public and private schools, including Jesse White Learning Academy, which provides Pre-K through 8th-grade curricula. This school earns a C-minus overall grade from Niche and serves around 400 local learners. Older students can attend Thornwood High School, which earns a C overall rating with a B-plus grade on its extracurricular activities. During the summer, students can sign up for summer camp at through the Hazel Park District, which offers classes from June to August. The Hazel Crest Center is the site of The Hazelnut Festival. The free event has carnival rides for kids and live music, local artists, and vendors for adults.

Jesse White Learning Academy is a public school located in Hazel Crest, IL.
Jesse White Learning Academy is a public school located in Hazel Crest, IL.
The Markham Public Library serves the community and provides resources to Hazel Crest residents.
The Markham Public Library serves the community and provides resources to Hazel Crest residents.
Hillcrest High School is a public school in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
Hillcrest High School is a public school in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood.
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Classic comforts and plant-based cuisine

Hazel Crest Proper’s culinary scene is consistent, reliable and comforting. Many of the local spots are long-time community staples. Some residents have ordered their favorite meatball sandwiches and beer-battered onion rings from Oasis Beef Hut since they were kids. The owner, Ms. Ruby, has provided indoor and outdoor dining to the community for over 30 years. Glo Jean’s Kitchen offers takeout and delivery only for classic American pub fare. The salmon burgers and Houston’s Hot Dog are favored menu items, but for those who prefer meatless, Glo Jean’s has you covered. Order vegan barbecue tips or the fried eggplant sandwich for flavorful plant-based goodness. When residents need to stock their pantries, Teddy’s Fruit & Meat Market has fresh and organic produce and specialized cuts of meat, like oxtails, catfish and chicken. Teddy’s is located in the Hazel Crest Center strip mall, along with Sesi African Groceries which serves up Nigerian dishes for takeout or catering. For retail shopping, Heritage Plaza and Flossmoor Plaza are just a short drive away.

Loved in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood Glo Jean’s Kitchen has delicious meatless options.
Loved in the Hazel Crest Proper neighborhood Glo Jean’s Kitchen has delicious meatless options.
The Oasis Beef Hut has been serving comfort food in Hazel Crest Proper for over 30 years.
The Oasis Beef Hut has been serving comfort food in Hazel Crest Proper for over 30 years.
For groceries in Hazel crest Proper, head to Teddy's Meat Market for more than just meat.
For groceries in Hazel crest Proper, head to Teddy's Meat Market for more than just meat.
For ice cream on a hot summer day, residents of Hazel Crest head to Sugar Head to cool off.
For ice cream on a hot summer day, residents of Hazel Crest head to Sugar Head to cool off.
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Take I-55 to Chicago

Residents are just a 40-minute drive south of downtown Chicago, which can be accessed via Interstate 55. Folks can also take the Metra from Hazel Crest to Chicago's Millenium station, which is also around a 40-minute trip.

For an easy train ride to Downtown Chicago, head to the Metra for an easy trip.
For an easy train ride to Downtown Chicago, head to the Metra for an easy trip.
Hazel Crest Proper is just a short 40-minute drive away for a big city feel.
Hazel Crest Proper is just a short 40-minute drive away for a big city feel.
Hazel Crest Proper offers plenty of public transportation making getting around a breeze.
Hazel Crest Proper offers plenty of public transportation making getting around a breeze.
Hazel Crest Proper offers easy access to major expressways, and attractive housing prices!
Hazel Crest Proper offers easy access to major expressways, and attractive housing prices!
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Chicago Midway International

29 min drive

Train

Hazel Crest Station

Bus

Wood St & Charleston Ln

Bus

Wood St & 170th St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hazel Crest Proper US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$128,000
Median Single Family Price
$139,900
Median Townhouse Price
$105,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$123
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Months of Supply
4.10
Median List Price
$143,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
31%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,175
Median Year Built
1951
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,475
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,600
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,088
Median Age
35
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,971
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,496

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
15.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.7%

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®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

42 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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