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Crest Hill, IL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Crest Hill
Crest Hill is a small city in Lockport Township and Will County, just outside of Joliet. The area is rural and near many rivers and forest preserves. The community is on the…
Crest Hill is a small city in Lockport Township and Will County, just outside of Joliet. The area is rural and near many rivers and forest preserves. The community is on the outskirts of the Chicagoland area. Crest Hill is great for residents wanting metropolitan amenities without living in a large city.
Climate and Geography
The Illinois climate is categorized as humid continental. Crest Hill gets an average of 39 inches of rain, 28 inches of snow, and 191 sunny days per year. Summer temperatures may reach the mid 80s and winter temperatures may fall to the low 20s.
Located in Will County, Crest Hill is near the Kankakee River, Dupage River, Des Plaines River, and the Illinois and Michigan Canal. Natural area include the Forest Preserve District, the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Channahon State Park and the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
Crest Hill residents enjoy local attractions such as Chaney Pool, Crest Hill Community Parks, and the Book Market Sales and Trading Center. Residents may also visit the city of Chicago which is approximately an hour away.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Crest Hill is lower than the state and national average. Factors like grocery, health care, housing, utilities, and transportation are all below national averages.
The effective income tax rate is 4.95 percent for single filers and 4.63 percent for joint filers. Retirement income like Social Security benefits are not taxed, other retirement income like railroad retirement benefits are also exempt. Qualifying retired homeowners may receive property tax breaks through a General Homestead Exemption and deferment.
Health Care
Although there are no hospitals in Crest Hill, there are a number of high performing hospitals in the area. The closest, Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet, is only a mile and a half away. Other nearby options include Edward Hospital in Naperville, and Rush Copley Medical Center and Amita Health Mercy Medical Center which are both in Aurora.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Crest Hill, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Crest Hill has 55 homes, the largest has 1113 homes, and the average communities consists of 584 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Crest Hill. All 2 55+ communities in Crest Hill are gated. For instance, Park Place on the Green is a gated communities with 55 homes, and Carillon Lakes is another gated communities with 1113 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Crest Hill stay on the market for around 523 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $258,606, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Carillon Lakes average around $289,016, while homes in Park Place on the Green average around $228,197.
58 communities near Crest Hill
352 homes near Crest Hill
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,566 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,453 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,584 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,564 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,804 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,669 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,800 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,624 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,384 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,536 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,666 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,558 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,504 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,108 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|3,296 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,764 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,175 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|3,300 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,950 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,736 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|2,850 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,312 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,108 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,703 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,624 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,052 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,215 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,800 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,000 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,168 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,309 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,836 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,300 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,287 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,480 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,522 sq ft
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2 beds
|1 baths
|1,100 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,284 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Crest Hill, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 1 small community with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Crest Hill has 55 homes, the largest has 1113 homes, and the average communities consists of 584 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Crest Hill. All 2 55+ communities in Crest Hill are gated. For instance, Park Place on the Green is a gated communities with 55 homes, and Carillon Lakes is another gated communities with 1113 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Crest Hill stay on the market for around 523 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $258,606, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Carillon Lakes average around $289,016, while homes in Park Place on the Green average around $228,197.
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