Grand Haven

Independent Assessment

Multiple independent secondary directories (55places, Homes.com, Homes by Marco, ActiveRain archives) consistently corroborate Grand Haven's core facts -- the Del Webb/Lakewood Homes joint development, the 677-home total split between 419 single-family and 258 townhomes, the 165-acre footprint, and gated resale-only status. The Del Webb portion of the community carries meaningfully stronger age-restriction confidence than a typical smaller-builder community given Del Webb's standardized national HOPA-compliant deed-restriction practice; whether Lakewood Homes' 258 townhomes were built under identical recorded restriction language as a distinct legal matter was not, however, independently confirmed, since the two builders operated as separate construction partners within the same master-planned community.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers wanting a well-established, resale-only gated community with a strong track record of fast home sales (reported average 17 days on market versus a 56-day national average) and a genuine choice between Del Webb single-family homes and Lakewood Homes townhomes within the same amenity base will find Grand Haven appealing.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Grand Haven was jointly developed by Del Webb and Lakewood Homes across approximately 165 acres in Romeoville beginning in the early 2000s, with construction largely completed by approximately 2004. Del Webb built 419 of the community's single-family homes (1,550-2,120 square feet, with the larger single-family models attributed specifically to Del Webb per secondary sources), while Lakewood Homes built the community's 258 ranch townhomes (1,170-1,800 square feet) plus some of the smaller single-family homes. The community totals 677 homes and has operated as a resale-only market since build-out.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Current closed-sale pricing at Grand Haven was not independently verified beyond an aggregator-reported trailing-12-month median sale price of approximately $315,000, up 11% from the prior 12-month period as of the last update. Buyers should request current comparable sales from a local agent familiar with the Romeoville market, since pricing will vary by builder (Del Webb single-family versus Lakewood Homes townhome) and by floor plan.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Grand Haven has operated as a resale-only community since its build-out completed around 2004, with a reported fast-moving resale market (homes reported selling after an average 17 days on market). Buyers should budget for a full independent home inspection reflecting each home's age and confirm the current condition of shared building systems for townhome units.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Grand Haven are subject to Village of Romeoville and Will County property tax administration. The association's master insurance coverage, reserve-fund health, and any special-assessment history were not independently confirmed; buyers should request the association's current financials and reserve study before purchasing, and confirm current Illinois senior property-tax exemption eligibility with the Will County Supervisor of Assessments.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Grand Haven centers community life around its 15,000-square-foot clubhouse, offering a substantial fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, a library, computer lab, card room, paint and pottery room, and a large ballroom for events, complemented by indoor and outdoor pools, bocce ball courts, a putting course, and a hot tub. A full-time activities director is reported to coordinate an active social calendar across the community's 677 homes, split between Del Webb single-family homes and Lakewood Homes townhomes.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Grand Haven is located in Romeoville, Will County, between I-55 and Joliet along Weber and Renwick Roads, giving residents convenient regional highway access and proximity to Joliet and the broader southwest Chicago suburbs.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Grand Haven is consistently described as a gated, age-restricted 55+ community across independent secondary directories reviewed. The Del Webb-built portion of the community carries strong age-restriction confidence given that builder's standardized national HOPA-compliant deed-restriction practice, but the exact recorded restriction language for the Lakewood Homes-built townhome portion as a separate legal matter was not independently confirmed, nor was the specific Will County-recorded plat or declaration pulled. Buyers should confirm current age-verification requirements directly with the HOA before purchasing, particularly for the townhome section.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

As a resale-only community, buyers should expect no new-construction inventory and should budget for a full independent home inspection reflecting each home's age (built approximately 2002-2004). Nothing in the sources reviewed confirmed current exact HOA fees, current closed-sale pricing beyond a reported trailing-12-month median, or whether the Lakewood Homes-built townhome portion carries identical recorded age-restriction language to the Del Webb-built portion; buyers should verify all three directly.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Will County, Grand Haven is distinguished by its joint Del Webb/Lakewood Homes development structure -- a genuine choice between two different builders' products within one gated, resale-only community -- and by its reported fast resale velocity.

Current Listings

Secondary marketplaces (55places, Homes.com, Homes by Marco) list current available resale homes by builder and floor plan; a connected local agent can provide current pricing and availability.

How many homes are in Grand Haven?

677 total homes: 419 single-family homes and 258 townhomes, jointly developed by Del Webb and Lakewood Homes on 165 acres.

Is Grand Haven still selling new construction?

No, Grand Haven is a resale-only community; build-out completed around 2004.

What are the HOA fees at Grand Haven?

Reported at approximately $284-$457 per month depending on home type, per secondary directories; buyers should confirm the current exact fee with the HOA.

Is Grand Haven gated?

Yes, Grand Haven is a gated community.

What amenities does Grand Haven offer?

A 15,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, a library, computer lab, card room, paint and pottery room, and a large ballroom, plus indoor and outdoor pools, bocce ball courts, a putting course, and a hot tub.