Grand Haven - Romeoville, IL

Grand Haven is an active adult community in Romeoville, Illinois. This gated neighborhood was jointly developed by Del Webb and Lakewood Homes and offers residences on a resale basis. The community is ideally located between I-55 and Joliet on Weber and Renwick Roads, offering residents access to many nearby attractions.

With a combined total of only 677 single-family and ranch townhomes, Grand Haven is a fairly intimate neighborhood. Despite the small size of this gated community, amenities are plentiful and include a well-appointed clubhouse as well as a full-time activities director. Residents can also join any of the nearly three dozen groups and clubs.

Grand Haven Amenities

The 15,000 square-foot clubhouse is the focal point of Grand Haven. Here residents can easily stay fit and healthy by utilizing the large, state-of-the-art fitness center or by engaging in friendly competition on the tennis or basketball courts. More laid-back outdoor activities include bocce ball and shuffleboard. Residents have use of an outdoor and an indoor pool which are perfect for aquatic workouts or simply for relaxing.

The clubhouse also includes a library, computer lab, card room, ceramic studio, and a large ballroom. Scenic walking paths wind throughout the community, and residents even have use of a lake for recreational fishing.

Grand Haven Homes & Real Estate

The 677 homes at Grand Haven were developed between 2002 and 2004. The 258 ranch townhomes were built by Lakewood Homes and offer between 1,170 and 1,800 square feet of living space. There are 419 single-family homes that range in size from 1,550 to 2,120 square feet. The smaller single-family homes were constructed by Lakewood Homes and the larger ones were built by Del Webb. A varying assortment of detached and attached homes are available on a resale basis.

Elements in the detached homes may include 42" cabinets, eating areas with bay windows, crown molding, ceramic tile floors, fireplaces, and patios. The attached homes may feature dens with closets, sunrooms, extended kitchen cabinets, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, underground sprinkler systems, and private patios. Monthly association fees at Grand Haven in Romeoville are slightly higher for the attached residences but are still quite reasonable.

Grand Haven Lifestyle

Residents of Grand Haven get to enjoy a small community feel without having to give up the convenient and comfortable lifestyle they desire. Grand Haven provides nearly all the amenities and social opportunities of much larger active adult communities.

A full-time activities director coordinates a multitude of activities that take place in the community on a regular basis. Grand Haven offers over 30 clubs and special interest groups. The organized clubs include book group, computer club, trip and travel club, reading room volunteers, Bible study, golf club, theater company, pool players, and swim club. Some of the common interest activity groups are bowling, fishing, gardening, needles craft, ping pong, Sunday games, tennis, and ballroom dance.

Area

Grand Haven in Romeoville is situated five miles from I-55 and 37 miles from downtown Chicago. Nearby Weber Road offers a large variety of grocery stores, banks, a Wal-Mart and a Super Target. Golf enthusiasts will find plenty of golf courses in Romeoville. Residents will also enjoy visiting cultural attractions such as Isle a la Cache Museum, Will County Forest Preserve, and Philip Lynch Theatre At Lewis University.

Towns of interest nearby include Joliet (seven miles) and Naperville (15 miles). Joliet is home to historical landmarks, zoos, wildlife preserves, museums, casinos, and world-class shopping and dining. Naperville is a vibrant and thriving community that makes a great destination for day trips as well. Grand Haven is also just a short drive from Midway Airport when residents want to get away. Grand Haven enjoys an ideal location near big-city attractions, easy travel, and daily conveniences in Romeoville, Illinois.