Crest Hill · Will County · IL
Homes for sale in
Carillon Lakes.
- Active listings
- 6
- Median list
- $300K
- Avg time on market
- 24 days
- Sold · last year
- 4
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About the community
A gated 55-plus active-adult community built around three lakes.
Carillon Lakes is a gated, age-restricted 55-plus active-adult community in Crest Hill, Will County, on Renwick Road just west of Weber Road. It was built by Cambridge Homes from roughly 2001 through the mid-2000s, and comprises more than 1,100 single-level homes set around a chain of stocked lakes and anchored by an 18,000-square-foot clubhouse behind a gated entrance. The character is quiet, low-maintenance, resort-style living oriented around water, walking paths, and an active social calendar, about 37 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Note that this is not a Del Webb community, it was built by Cambridge Homes.
At a glance
Gated 55-plus community
A mandatory age-restricted active-adult community with a guarded, gated entrance. Confirm the exact occupancy rules in the association documents.
18,000 sq ft clubhouse
A fitness center, indoor pool and spa, ballroom, card and craft rooms, a library, and a full calendar of clubs and events.
Three stocked lakes
Lake Melody, Carillon Lake, and Lake Harmony, with a fishing pier and about 1.8 miles of maintained walking paths.
Single-level living
Cambridge Homes ranch single-family homes and attached townhomes, built roughly 2001 to the mid-2000s, designed for low-maintenance downsizing.
Private par-3 course
A private 3-hole, par-3 course free to residents, plus a putting green, tennis and pickleball, bocce, and horseshoe courts.
I-55 and I-80 access
Easy access to I-55 and I-80, with Metra service from nearby Joliet and hospitals in Joliet and New Lenox.
What’s close
Carillon Lakes sits on Renwick Road just west of Weber Road in Crest Hill, with quick access to expressways, shopping, and hospitals.
- Amenities on-site
- The 18,000-square-foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, three stocked lakes, walking paths, a private par-3 course, and sport courts, all behind a gated entrance.
- Schools
- Crest Hill is served by multiple districts, with listing data mapping Carillon Lakes to Richland District 88A and Lockport Township High School District 205. Because the community is age-restricted, schools are less relevant for most buyers, but confirm by address if needed.
- Highway
- Easy access to I-55 and I-80, with Route 30 nearby for east-west travel.
- Train
- The nearest Metra stations are in Joliet, served by the Rock Island District and the weekday Heritage Corridor line. Plan to drive to the station.
- Shopping
- Everyday retail along the Weber Road and Route 30 corridors, with the Louis Joliet Mall and big-box centers a short drive away.
- Hospital
- Ascension Saint Joseph in Joliet and Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox are both a short drive away.
What it’s actually like to live here
Carillon Lakes is built for buyers who want to trade square footage and yard chores for time, community, and amenities. The single-level ranch and attached-townhome floor plans are designed around downsizing, with open-concept living, main-floor primary suites, and low-maintenance exteriors, and the association handles lawn care and snow removal so residents can travel or simply enjoy their days. The amenity package punches above the community's price tier: a large clubhouse with a fitness center and indoor pool for year-round use, three stocked lakes with walking paths, a private par-3 practice course, and a full slate of courts, gardens, and social clubs.
The location is a genuine strength for practical retirement living. Hospitals in Joliet and New Lenox, everyday shopping along Weber Road and Route 30, and expressway access to I-55 and I-80 are all close, and Metra service from nearby Joliet gives occasional access to downtown Chicago without a car. Crest Hill itself is a quiet, established Will County suburb rather than a destination, which suits the demographic.
The honest tradeoffs center on the age restriction and the setting. The mandatory 55-plus rule is a feature for buyers who want a peer community and predictable quiet, but it is a hard limitation for anyone who wants a multi-generational household, and it narrows the future resale pool to other age-qualified buyers. Will County's relatively high property-tax rates are a real carrying cost, partly offset for qualifying seniors by Illinois exemptions, and a mandatory HOA assessment is a fixed monthly expense that varies by home type and rises over time. Metra access, while real, requires driving to Joliet first, so this is a car-dependent suburb rather than a walk-to-train location.
The questions buyers actually ask
Carillon Lakes FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Carillon Lakes. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- Does only one resident need to be 55 or older?
- Yes. Only one person living in the home needs to be 55+. Spouses and partners under 55 are fine. The 55+ rule is about the household, not every individual.
- Can my kids and grandkids visit?
- Yes. Family can visit and stay as often and as long as they want. Carillon Lakes's 55+ status governs who lives there full-time, not who comes by for the holidays.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Carillon Lakes carries a mandatory homeowners association assessment that funds the low-maintenance, resort-style lifestyle: lawn care, snow removal, common-area upkeep, the gated entry, and access to the 18,000-square-foot clubhouse and full amenity package. Dues vary by home type, since attached townhomes and detached ranch homes carry different assessments, and they change over time. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers with the association or management company before you buy.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,000 – $9,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Will County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Carillon Lakes built?
- Cambridge Homes built the community between 2001 and 2006. Cambridge Homes stopped new construction in 2006, so every sale today is a resale.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Is Carillon Lakes a 55-plus, age-restricted community?
- Yes. Carillon Lakes is a mandatory age-restricted 55-plus active-adult community, described by the community association itself as an active, gated, 55-plus community. Buyers should confirm the exact occupancy requirements, such as the minimum-age rule and any restrictions on younger occupants, in the association's governing documents.
- Who built Carillon Lakes and when?
- It was built by Cambridge Homes, a Chicago-area builder, with construction running from roughly 2001 through the mid-2000s. It is not a Del Webb or Pulte community. There are more than 1,100 homes in total.
- What kinds of homes are here?
- Single-level living in two formats, detached ranch single-family homes and attached low-maintenance townhomes, designed for downsizing with open floor plans and main-floor primary suites.
- What amenities do residents get?
- An 18,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, indoor pool and spa, and outdoor pool, three stocked fishing lakes with about 1.8 miles of walking paths, tennis and pickleball, bocce, and horseshoe courts, a private 3-hole par-3 course with putting and chipping areas, a community garden, gazebos, a library, and a full calendar of clubs, all behind a gated entrance.
- What does the HOA cover and how much is it?
- The association handles the low-maintenance lifestyle, typically including lawn care, snow removal, common-area upkeep, the gated entry, and access to the clubhouse and amenities. Dues vary by home type and change over time, so confirm the current assessment and exactly what it includes with the association before you buy.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Carillon Lakes sits in an attainable, mid-market active-adult price tier, with attached townhomes at the lower end and detached ranch homes at the upper end. For current pricing and market conditions, see the live Market snapshot on this page rather than a fixed figure.
- Who is the real estate agent for Carillon Lakes?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Carillon Lakes in Crest Hill, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Carillon Lakes specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Carillon Lakes
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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Market snapshot
Carillon Lakes, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$299,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$332,000
Homes for sale right now
6
Avg time on market
24 days
Sold in the last year
4
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 31, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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Schools serving Carillon Lakes
Where Carillon Lakes homes go to school
Homes in Carillon Lakes are most often zoned to Lockport Township HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
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