Prime Residential Lot in Joliet - Perfect for Your Next Home or Investment! Located in the peaceful and well-connected Preston Heights community of Joliet, this residential lot offers the best of both worlds - calm suburban living with unbeatable urban access. Flat, buildable lot with public utilities available (sewer, water, and electricity). Just minutes from I55 and I80, you're connected to the entire Chicago metro area while enjoying a nice atmosphere. Surrounded by parks, and everyday conveniences, Preston Heights is seeing renewed growth and investment, with new homes and infrastructure upgrades bringing even more value to the area - making this the ideal time to build or invest. Property Details: Size: 0.17 acres Zoning: R-5 (Single Family Residential) FEMA Flood Zone: X (Area of Minimal Flood Hazard) All utilities available from the city Highlights: Located in Joliet's Preston Heights neighborhood - calm, convenient, and close to everything Easy access to downtown Joliet, Metra station, and major job hubs Near parks, grocery, and shopping No flood insurance required - low-risk lot Flat, buildable lot with all city utilities Excellent investment or home site opportunity Terms: Property sold as-is. Own a piece of Joliet today! With rapid growth and limited land left like this, this property is priced to sell fast.
Prime Residential Lot in Joliet - Perfect for Your Next Home or Investment! Located in the peaceful and well-connected Preston Heights community of Joliet, this residential lot offers the best of both worlds - calm suburban living with unbeatable urban access. Flat, buildable lot with public utilities available (sewer, water, and electricity). Just minutes from I55 and I80, you're connected to the entire Chicago metro area while enjoying a nice atmosphere. Surrounded by parks, and everyday conveniences, Preston Heights is seeing renewed growth and investment, with new homes and infrastructure upgrades bringing even more value to the area - making this the ideal time to build or invest. Property Details: Size: 0.17 acres Zoning: R-5 (Single Family Residential) FEMA Flood Zone: X (Area of Minimal Flood Hazard) All utilities available from the city Highlights: Located in Joliet's Preston Heights neighborhood - calm, convenient, and close to everything Easy access to downtown Joliet, Metra station, and major job hubs Near parks, grocery, and shopping No flood insurance required - low-risk lot Flat, buildable lot with all city utilities Excellent investment or home site opportunity Terms: Property sold as-is. Own a piece of Joliet today! With rapid growth and limited land left like this, this property is priced to sell fast.
Public Records
Jul 25, 1990
Sold
$40,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$541 (+7.3%)
$6,035
2023
$504 (+8.8%)
$5,459
2022
$463 (−68.3%)
$5,459
2021
$1,464 (+6.3%)
$5,099 + $18,187
$23,286
2020
$1,378 (+12.8%)
$4,842 + $17,272
$22,114
2019
$1,222 (+7.9%)
$4,500 + $16,052
$20,552
2018
$1,132 (+13.8%)
$4,158 + $14,833
$18,991
2017
$995 (+20.7%)
$3,780 + $13,486
$17,266
2015
$824 (−1.6%)
$3,466 + $12,425
$15,891
2013
$837 (−16.1%)
$3,635 + $11,987
$15,622
2012
$998 (−18.8%)
$4,109 + $14,157
$18,266
2011
$1,229 (−16.1%)
$4,900 + $17,450
$22,350
2010
$1,465 (−1.5%)
$5,569 + $20,029
$25,598
2008
$1,488 (−3.5%)
$5,724 + $22,042
$27,766
2007
$1,542
$5,724 + $22,042
$27,766
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
127 ft.
Lot size
7,606 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1954
Style
Other
County
Will County
APN
3007271120030000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R-5
Residential-Single-family District
R-4 and R-5 districts are primarily intended to accommodate detached houses in areas served by central water and sewer and a full range of urban facilities and services, including public transportation. As with all residential districts, R-4 and R-5 districts also allows some other uses typically found within residential areas in Will County.; Conservation design subdivisions are allowed and encouraged for new residential developments in the R-4 district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
Jul 16, 2014 • Final
Demolition
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 60x127x60x127
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Land Information
Current Use: Residential
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Will County Courthouse (Downtown Joliet): Head north on Ottawa Street toward Jefferson Street Turn RIGHT onto Jefferson Street (US-30 East) Drive 1.5 miles east Turn LEFT onto Chicago Street (IL-53 North) After 0.3 miles, turn RIGHT onto Briggs Street
Utility Information
Utilities: Water Available
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,606 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Will County
APN: 3007271120030000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laraway Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Joliet Central High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$15,000 – $18,000
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