O'Neil Property Group
Cedar Creek is southwest Joliet’s new-construction opportunity — D.R. Horton’s Tradition Series two-stories from about $363,000, in the final phase of a subdivision that dates to 2007, minutes from I-80 and I-55.
Cedar Creek is where new construction in Joliet starts — D.R. Horton’s Tradition Series two-stories priced from about $363,000, which buys a brand-new detached home for less than many area resales. The community sits off Route 53 at International Way on the city’s southwest side near the Elwood border, minutes from both I-80 and I-55. It’s worth knowing the fuller history: the Cedar Creek subdivision dates to around 2007 under earlier builders, and D.R. Horton’s current homes are the build-out of its final sections — so the streets combine established resales with new rooftops.
Three floor plans anchor the current phase: the Sydney (3 bed/2.5 bath, 1,613 square feet, from about $363,000), the Bradley (3 bed/2.5 bath, 1,663 square feet, from about $365,000), and the Sloan (4 bed/2.5 bath, 1,953 square feet, from about $408,000). All are two-story plans with 2-car garages, stainless appliance packages, and D.R. Horton’s Home Is Connected smart-home system. The builder has signaled limited remaining inventory — this is a closing window, not an open-ended choice, and quick-move-in homes appear alongside to-be-built options.
Buyers should confirm two line items with the builder before signing: the HOA fee for the new sections (the broader subdivision’s reported fees vary widely by product) and whether the address carries any Special Service Area on the tax bill. School assignments run to Elwood CCSD 203 for K-8 and Joliet Township HSD 204 for high school — verify the current assignment with the districts. We attend every builder walkthrough with our clients and negotiate incentives at no cost to you; the on-site agent represents the builder, not the buyer.
Pricing reflects Cedar Creek sales and active listings as of late summer 2026.
The two 3-bedroom plans (1,613 and 1,663 square feet) are among the lowest-priced new detached homes in the Chicago metro — open main floors, 2.5 baths, 2-car garages, and the smart-home package standard.
See listings →The 4-bedroom, 1,953-square-foot Sloan adds the extra bedroom and a larger footprint — the move-up option inside the community, still priced under most area resale two-stories of similar age and size.
See listings →The subdivision’s earlier sections produce resales that trade in a comparable price range — sometimes with fences, finished basements, or premium lots the new specs lack. We cross-shop both on every Cedar Creek search.
See listings →Every active Cedar Creek listing appears in our live Joliet MLS feed — search all Joliet homes and filter down to the neighborhood, or call us for a same-day list of what’s available in Cedar Creek right now.
Every D.R. Horton build includes the Home Is Connected package — video doorbell, smart locks and thermostat, and app control — plus stainless appliances and builder warranty coverage.
Walking trails and a community playground serve the neighborhood, with the established earlier sections adding mature street trees the new phases will grow into.
Route 53 puts both interstates minutes away — the CenterPoint Intermodal employment base is one of the shortest commutes in the region from here.
New-construction buyers should confirm the HOA fee for the new sections and any SSA status on the tax bill with the builder before signing — both change the real monthly payment. We handle that diligence on every deal.
School names, districts, and grade levels are listed as facts only. Attendance boundaries can change — verify the current assignment for any specific address directly with the district.
A single-campus K–8 district serving the Elwood area including Cedar Creek addresses; confirm the current assignment for any specific address with the district.
The high school assignment for Cedar Creek per district boundary information; verify with District 204, as boundaries can change.
Everyday needs run up Route 53 and Jefferson Street toward central Joliet; the Louis Joliet Mall corridor is about 15–20 minutes, and downtown’s dining and entertainment about 10–15.
This is one of the best interstate positions in the city — I-80 and I-55 are both minutes away, and the CenterPoint logistics corridor is effectively next door for anyone working it.
Drive I-55 north, typically 60–75 minutes to the Loop outside rush. The Joliet Gateway Center — Rock Island to LaSalle Street daily including weekends, Heritage Corridor to Union Station on rush schedules, plus Amtrak — is about 10–15 minutes.
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