Shorewood Glen

Independent Assessment

Shorewood Glen's core facts are strongly and consistently corroborated across multiple independent secondary directories (55places, ActiveRain archives spanning several years, Homes by Marco, chicagosuburbliving.com, activeadultliving.com), and the Del Webb/Pulte builder attribution is treated as a meaningfully stronger confirming signal for legal age-restriction than a community built by a smaller regional builder, since Del Webb communities are built nationally under a standardized HOPA-compliant deed-restriction practice. However, the specific Will County-recorded plat or declaration for Shorewood Glen confirming that practice was applied here without exception was not independently reviewed. The Senior Olympic-sized indoor lap pool at the 17,000-square-foot Lakeview Lodge is a genuinely distinctive amenity.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers prioritizing swimming and fitness -- particularly the community's Senior Olympic-sized indoor lap pool, a genuinely unusual amenity -- alongside a gated, established Del Webb community with a choice of single-family or attached villa homes, will find Shorewood Glen appealing.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Del Webb (Pulte Homes) built Shorewood Glen over a decade, from 2005 to 2015, ultimately delivering 765 homes across 11 single-family floor plans (roughly 1,300 to over 2,500 square feet) plus attached duplex villa units, each home designed with at minimum two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage per Del Webb's standard active-adult product specifications.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Current closed-sale pricing at Shorewood Glen could not be independently verified. Buyers should request current comparable sales and active listing data from a local agent familiar with the Shorewood market, since pricing will vary by floor plan (single-family versus duplex villa) and by original construction vintage across the 2005-2015 build-out.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

With construction completed by approximately 2015 and no new-construction inventory found, Shorewood Glen operates as a resale 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 duplex villa units.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Shorewood Glen are subject to Village of Shorewood 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

Shorewood Glen centers community life around the 17,000-square-foot Lakeview Lodge, which pairs a social lobby and state-of-the-art fitness center with the standout Senior Olympic-sized indoor lap pool and spa, an aerobics studio for group fitness classes, and a ballroom for events. Outdoors, the 18-acre fishing lake, outdoor pool, bocce and tennis courts, and multiple miles of trails support an active, resort-style lifestyle typical of Del Webb's national active-adult product, without an on-site golf course.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Shorewood Glen is located in Shorewood, Will County, near the I-55 and I-80 corridor, giving residents convenient access to Joliet, Plainfield, and the broader southwest Chicago suburbs.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Shorewood Glen is built by Del Webb, whose active-adult communities are developed nationally under a standardized HOPA-compliant (Housing for Older Persons Act) 55+ deed-restriction practice, and is consistently described as an age-restricted 55+ community across independent secondary directories reviewed. The specific Will County-recorded plat or declaration confirming the exact current restriction language and verification procedure for Shorewood Glen was not independently reviewed; buyers should confirm current age-verification requirements directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Shorewood Glen does not include an on-site golf course, unlike Carillon in nearby Plainfield; golfers should look elsewhere or confirm proximity to off-site public courses independently. Current exact HOA fees, current closed-sale pricing, and the community's reserve-fund health were not confirmed; buyers should verify all three directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Will County, Shorewood Glen is distinguished from Carillon (Plainfield) and Carillon Lakes (Crest Hill) by its Del Webb/Pulte builder pedigree and its standout indoor lap pool, but unlike Carillon it has no on-site golf course. Its 765-home count places it between the mid-sized Carillon Lakes (1,113 homes) and smaller communities such as Liberty Green (155 homes) and Park Place on the Green (76 homes).

Current Listings

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

How many homes are in Shorewood Glen?

765 homes, built by Del Webb (Pulte Homes) between 2005 and 2015.

Does Shorewood Glen have a golf course?

No, an on-site golf course was not found at Shorewood Glen. Golfers should look elsewhere or confirm proximity to off-site public courses independently.

What is the standout amenity at Shorewood Glen?

The 17,000-square-foot Lakeview Lodge clubhouse, which includes a Senior Olympic-sized indoor lap pool with zero-depth entry and an indoor spa -- a distinctive amenity among Will County's 55+ communities.

What are the HOA fees at Shorewood Glen?

Reported at approximately $225-$365 per month depending on home type, per secondary directories; buyers should confirm the current exact fee with the HOA.

Is Shorewood Glen age-restricted?

Yes, it is built by Del Webb under that builder's standard HOPA-compliant 55+ deed-restriction practice and is consistently described as age-restricted by independent directories; buyers should confirm current exact terms with the HOA.