Grand Prairie - New Lenox, IL

Grand Prairie is an active lifestyle community in New Lenox, Illinois. This community has 191 attached homes available on a resale basis and offers one-level living with low-maintenance exteriors. Grand Prairie also enjoys a prime location in Northern Illinois that is close to parks and basic necessities and is just 45 minutes away from all of the big-city attractions in Chicago. 

Homebuyers looking for homes for sale in New Lenox, IL will love everything Grand Prairie has to offer. 

Grand Prairie Amenities & Lifestyle

Residents at Grand Prairie enjoy a well-landscaped community that’s filled with plenty of parks and natural space. Homeowners can use the sidewalks for walking and jogging and the community’s wide streets make it easy to safely ride a bike as well.  

Members of the community also enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to a homeowners’ association that takes care of exterior home maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and common insurance. With less to worry about, homeowners at Grand Prairie can enjoy spending time with family or pursuing new hobbies. 

Grand Prairie Homes & Real Estate

Grand Prairie was developed in 1996 and has 191 attached homes total. The homes come in five floor plans that range from 1,740 to 2,370 square feet. These homes have two to three bedrooms, two to two-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages.

Features in homes include ranch-style designs, open great rooms, hardwood floors, spacious kitchens with plenty of cabinet space, laundry rooms on the main floor, formal dining rooms, and master suites with walk-in closets. Homes also feature covered front porches and rear decks with backyards. 

Some homes may feature crown molding, brick fireplaces, skylights, dens, and partial or finished basements that provide additional living space for a family room, recreation room, or an expansive office. 

Surrounding Area 

Grand Prairie is located in New Lenox, which is just 45 minutes away from downtown Chicago. This location puts residents close to Interstate 80, Interstate 355, and within easy reach of daily needs and fun opportunities. 

Residents of Grand Prairie are also close to any daily conveniences they may need, including an ALDI, Walmart Supercenter, and Target. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart. 

Grand Prairie is also close to multiple health care providers, including Silver Cross Hospital, Presence Immediate Care, Palos Hospital, and the University of Chicago Hospital.

When homeowners are looking for entertainment or dining options in the area they can drive down Route 30, where can find plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants. There are also a variety of attractions in the area, including the Joliet Area Historical Museum, Orland Park History Museum, Cattywampus Trail & Gardens, and Hickory Creek Preserve.  

Homeowners who want to get outside can find plenty of options to explore in the area. There are multiple greenspaces and parks to choose from, including Pilcher Park Nature Center, Haines Wayside Park, Hibernia Park, and Freedom Park. Golfers can also find multiple courses to play nearby, including Woodruff Golf Course, Sanctuary Golf Course, and Broken Arrow Golf Club. 

Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck. Grand Prairie is a 45-minute drive to Chicago, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, O’Hare International Airport is only 50 minutes away.