About the neighborhood

Hazel Crest presents a peaceful community with many green spaces such as Dynasty Trails and Oak Valley North Park nearby, providing attractive outdoor options. Housing mainly consists of spacious single detached homes, many with three or more bedrooms, built around 1969. Several primary schools are conveniently located within easy reach, offering both public and private options. The neighborhood benefits from proximity to local restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets that serve daily needs for many residents. With easy parking and quick access to major highways like I-80, Hazel Crest offers a well-connected location for traveling by car. Positive quiet surroundings enhance its welcoming atmosphere.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the Chicago metropolitan area is very car friendly. Parking is easy, and most homes for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as E Tri-State Toll. However, the public transit service in this village is not very frequent. Nevertheless, commuters are served by the Calumet, Hazel Crest and Homewood on the Metra Electric. There are a few bus lines traversing the village, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. Most houses for sale in this village are located in areas that are not particularly suitable for pedestrians because few daily errands can be run without a vehicle. This part of the Chicago metropolitan area is also not very suited for cycling because Hazel Crest has rather poor bicycling infrastructure. Nevertheless, cyclists do not encounter serious elevation changes.

Services

Residents will find that no matter where their home is situated in this village, primary schools are close by. However, residents may find it very hard to access high schools without a vehicle. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. When it comes to eating, it is typically practical for house buyers in this village to buy groceries without a vehicle. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and a limited selection of cafes can be found as well.

Character

Hazel Crest is a very good village to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. There are about 30 parks nearby for residents to discover, including James O. Setnes Sports Complex and Izaak Walton Preserve, and they are very well-spread out, which results in them being easy to reach from the majority of locations within this village. This part of the Chicago metropolitan area is very quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Car friendly9.2

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly3.6

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.0

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.2

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance