A Prestigious Community in a Beautiful Location
Amidst a backdrop of wetlands and ponds, Cedar Ridge stands out as an exciting new neighborhood in the charming historic town of Lockport. The Townes of Cedar Ridge feature a variety of one-and two-floor townhome plans that range from 1,150 to 1,521 square feet. You’ll find that the maintenance-free features of this community compliment your busy lifestyle.
Cedar Ridge offers a great location with all the amenities you need to maintain your very busy life. With over 68 acres of preserved open space and a beautiful community park, it would be difficult to find a more beautiful place to live so close the big city lights of Chicago. Eight-foot wide walking/biking trails wind their way throughout the community. If you have children, they will attend the highly acclaimed District 33-C school system.
Your new home is quality crafted by Pulte Homes, the nation’s leading homebuilder, and is appointed to exceed your expectations with quality floors, upgraded GE Profile™ appliances, beautiful bathrooms, and the impressive interiors that are part of Pulte’s Signature Standards. With Pulte Homes, Signature Standards are included in the purchase price. In addition, you can take comfort in knowing that Pulte Mortgage, LLC offers a variety of loan products and services to get you in the home of your dreams as quickly as possible.
A Walkable Community
Cedar Ridge’s miles of well-lit sidewalks and trails provide safe and convenient routes for an evening walk or a morning jog.
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Hours of Family Fun
Cedar Ridge’s community park offers lots of space for picnics, soaking up the sun, or an impromptu game of flag football.
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About the Area
Historic Lockport is friendly and charming with all the local amenities you would expect. With close proximity to three major highways including the newly extended I-355, means everything is close by. Lockport is also within an hour of Chicago and all that a major city its size has to offer in terms of entertainment and cultural venues.
Worship
Lockport is home to numerous places of worship representing a diverse range of denominations. In 1834, the first church in the Lockport area conducted religious services in a log cabin; ten years later, the first frame church was erected. In 1878, there were already 10 churches in Lockport. Today, there are 134 Protestant churches, 24 Catholic churches and one Jewish synagogue, all located within 10 miles of the city. Lockport’s faith community has grown with the town, and is a constant reminder of the strength and values inherent within.
Shopping
Lockport offers you a variety of shopping opportunities. Downtown Lockport features quaint boutique shops, Louis Joliet Mall is just a short drive west, and Orland Square Mall is just a short drive east of Cedar Ridge.
Recreation
Great areas for recreation are Dellwood Park, a 150-acre recreation area with picnic facilities, sporting fields, indoor pool, tennis courts, sand volleyball, sled hills, and more. You can also tee off at Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club in Lockport, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by two-time U.S. Open Champion Andy North and Roger Packard. Located on 237 acres of rolling terrain, Prairie Bluff is framed with rolling prairie grass, adding to its overall challenge and beauty.
Medical
Just four miles from Lockport is a full facility health care provider, Silver Cross Hospital of Joliet. Founded in 1985, Silver Cross has evolved from a 33-bed not-for-profit hospital into a world-class healthcare network, serving the greater Joliet area with over 400 physicians, 1,500 employees and more than 550 volunteers. Also in nearby Joliet, Provena St. Joseph Medical Center is a 510-bed facility that provides many advanced health care services typically found in a university hospital setting. The Saint Joseph Heart Center has an entire floor dedicated solely to the treatment of the heart and centered on the area’s only open-heart surgery program. From Provena’s three state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs, to its cardiovascular operating rooms, to its cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation gymnasium, the heart team offers patients an advanced level of care that’s unprecedented anywhere in the region.
Culture / Entertainment
Lockport's Historic District is part of the 120-mile long Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor. Lockport residents take advantage of the Rialto Square Theater in nearby Joliet. The Rialto is now considered one of the most architecturally significant theaters in the nation, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Also within easy access of Lockport are the multifarious cultural attractions of Chicago: The Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, Alder Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Brookfield Zoo, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Navy Pier.
Transportion
Located just 35 miles southwest of Chicago and 5 miles north of Joliet, Lockport is within easy access of big-city amenities, yet maintains a small-town charm. Lockport also offers unsurpassed access to transportation by land, rail, or air. I-80, I-55, and the newly extended I-355 are the major expressways serving Lockport and Cedar Ridge.
Schools
District: 33-C Schools in the Cedar Ridge area include Butler Elementary, Hadley Middle School, Homer Jr. High School, and Lockport Township High School.
Directions
From Chicago:
- Take I-55 south to I-355 south
- Exit at 159th St. East (left, toward Orland Park)
- Turn right (south) on Cedar Road
- The community entrance is just past Division/167th Street
From the North:
- Take I-355 south and exit 159th Street east (left toward Orland Park)
- Go south (right) to Cedar Road
- The community entrance is just past Division Street/167th Street
From the South:
- Take I-55 north to I-355 south
- Exit 159th Street east (left toward Orland Park)
- Go south (right) on Cedar Road
- The community entrance is just past Division Street/167th Street
From the West:
- I-80 east to I-355 north
- Exit Southwest Highway/Route 6 east
- North on Cedar Road
- The community entrance is 1 mile on the left
