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Close to a trendy downtown
Alongside the Illinois and Michigan Canal and south of the Des Plaines River, the village of Lemont grew as the canal was a central transportation hub that connected the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River in the 1800s. Southwest of downtown is the West Lemont neighborhood, where some houses date to the 19th century and ones built within the past few years. “The town is reshaping itself into a trendy location and attracting younger people who care about nightlife and those who want to be close to Chicago,” says Ryan Carney, a Realtor with Keller Williams Inspire. The village has a Metra stop and is about 30 miles southwest of downtown Chicago.
West Lemont feature a large number of spacious new builds with quick access to downtown Lemont.
Homes in West Lemont are known to have unique characteristics.
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A mix of old and new in West Lemont
A portion of Lemont’s historic district, which includes much of downtown, goes into the residential area west of State Street, primarily four blocks of Singer Avenue from Cass Street to Eureka Avenue. Some of the homes in this stretch include a Queen Anne from the late 1800s and a 1910s Tudor Revival—prices in this stretch range from $330,000 to $850,000. Mid-century brick ranches and early 1900s Cape Cods are priced between $200,000 and $500,000. The further south from downtown, the more modern the styles get, with split-level and contemporary houses in new subdivisions running from $450,000 to $950,000. Townhouses with monthly maintenance fees from $130 to $350 will cost between $300,000 and $750,000. Houses of worship in the neighborhood include Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church, built in 1920 and the Lemont United Methodist Church, which used to congregate downtown starting in 1861 but moved to a location to the west in 1970.
West Lemont features a number of historic properties with a variety of styles.
West Lemont has many new builds made of brick and stone.
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Multiple elementary school steps in West Lemont
Kindergarten and first graders who opt for a public education attend Oakwood School, rated a B on Niche, before moving next door to River Valley School, which houses second and third graders. It gets an A-minus. Fourth and fifth graders head north about a mile to attend Central School, which does not have a Niche grade. Old Quarry Middle School, rated an A-minus, offers clubs for board games, badminton and sign language. With an A-plus rating, Lemont High School families can see their student's grades, test scores and other data through the Skyward Family Access System.
Oakwood School has over 600 enrolled students in West Lemont.
River Valley School is a highly-rated, public school located West Lemont.
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Lemont Centennial Park is part of a recreation megaplex
Lemont Centennial Park is on 127th Street east of Old Quarry Middle School and has an ADA-compliant playground with modern equipment, multiple baseball and softball fields and the Centennial Community Center, with a large dance studio and full-size gym, which is home to the Lemont Legacy, a recreational competitive gymnastics team. There’s also a skatepark and a butterfly garden. The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines is a 300-acre amusement park that was once a quarry, featuring a 1200 foot zipline. Virginia Reed Park is known by locals as the “Choo-Choo Train Park” because of the stationary toy train where kids can play inside and sit in one of the cars. There’s also playground equipment and a picnic shelter. Briarcliffe Park has two playgrounds for younger and older kids and a walking and biking path.
Historic downtown Lemont buildings
Going back to the 1850s, the downtown Lemont area has many historical buildings dating back to that time. The Lemont Area Historical Society puts on the Drinkin’ with Lincoln tour in February, around the time of the birthday of the 16th president. One of the stops on the tour is what is currently the Canal Street Pub, which used to be known as Fischbach’s Saloon, complete with a potbelly stove inside. Today, one of the more modern watering holes is the Pollyanna Brewing Company. “It’s a big draw - this original location started the ripple effect of breweries opening in the area,” Carney says. Restaurant and retail options include Rustic Knead, which bakes its bread on-site and uses it for various sandwiches. There’s also an assortment of pastries. Grocery options on State Street are Jewel-Osco, Aldi and Pete’s Fresh Market. Big box stores like Target and Home Goods are also available.
West Lemont is a highly walkable town that residents enjoy.
Murals in West Lemont bring plenty of charm to the historic neighborhood.
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Large research and refinery employer
About 9 miles from the neighborhood and north of the downtown area is Argonne National Laboratory, which employs over 1,000 scientists researching supercomputing and renewable energy. During World War II, the site was used to carry out work for the Manhattan Project, which produced the first nuclear weapons. Two miles west of the neighborhood, along the Des Plaines River, is the Seneca Petroleum Plant. In 2023, an asphalt tank exploded, causing a fire. However, the incident did not result in a hazmat situation. Next to Seneca is the Lemont Refinery, owned by Citgo and employs more than 700 people. The plant has won safety awards and agreed in 2016 to reduce the amount of air pollution discharged after an EPA complaint.
Metra service to downtown Chicago’s Union Station
The Walk Score website gives the neighborhood a 28, meaning that people living here tend to be car-dependent. The Metra commuter rail system has a station in downtown Lemont, providing commuters and those who want to head to downtown Chicago about a 45-minute trip. For those who would rather drive, heading north on Interstate 355 will lead to Interstate 55. The distance to downtown and the lakefront is 30 miles.
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Parks in this Area
Lions Park/Timberline Park
Lemont Centennial Park
The Forge: Lemont Quarries Adventure Park
Central Bark
Lemont Park District
Heritage Quarries Recreation Area
Rolling Meadows Park
Bambrick Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Football
Copper Ridge Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
28 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Lemont
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Lemont, Lemont sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Lemont, Lemont over the last 12 months is $574,503, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Step into this beautifully maintained, 4 bedroom 3 bath move-in-ready split-level home, offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and flexibility. With its bright and airy layout, this home features a spacious living room that seamlessly flows into the dining area - perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The inviting eat-in kitchen opens up to a cozy 3-season screened porch,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,308
Median Age
43
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$132,787
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$150,432
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
42.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
74.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 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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