Shorewood, Illinois

Shorewood is one of the most desirable communities, not only in Will County, but in the Chicagoland area. Located only 40 miles from downtown Chicago, adjacent to the intersection of Interstate 55 and Interstate 80, Shorewood is truly situated at the “Crossroads of the Midwest”. Easy access is afforded by two interchanges off I-55, with transportation being further aided by state Highway Routes 52 and 59, which intersect in the heart of the Village. The EJ&E Railroad serves the Shorewood area, and the Village is working with METRA for the siting of a commuter rail station in Shorewood, Illinois.

Shorewood Illinois Real Estate
Growing out of its origins as a resort community along the scenic DuPage River, Shorewood has emerged as a regional leader in high-caliber residential development. Established neighborhoods combine with new subdivisions provide for comfortable family living and individual lifestyles. Regional developers and custom homebuilders offer a wide array of housing types. From multi-family to maintenance-free living, or starter homes to spacious dream homes, Shorewood offers it all.

Excellent public schools are another key element to Shorewood’s prosperity. Students from Shorewood attend the Troy or Minooka elementary districts and Joliet Township or Minooka High School districts. These districts continually receive high rankings on standardized tests and have excellent and well-deserved reputations. Support of the public education system is evidenced by successful bond referendums and Village Ordinances requiring school impact fees from builders, which are needed to respond to the growing student populations. These achievements benefit the Village in the present, and bode well for the future. Shorewood also successfully offers a variety of educational options with private, religious-based schools located in Shorewood.