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A long way from the industrial days
McKinley Park is a highly diverse Windy City neighborhood with a rich story and an evolving present. Located about six miles southwest of downtown Chicago, the neighborhood was settled by Irish immigrants in the 1830s and eventually became a home for industrial employers – a number of which moved out here to rebuild following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Despite the neighborhood’s transition over the years into more of a true residential community, some of its industrial heritage remains as many manufacturing companies are still here. McKinley Park had over 80 bars at one time, including ones that catered to the different cultures in the neighborhood. That number fell massively over the decades due, in part, to city laws that aimed to curb and put some checks on the taverns here. “For one, there were just too many. And the park has always been a very blue collar town, and that is changing. There are now more educated, white collar people moving in and they’re not hanging out at bars,” says Jim Hankes, a broker with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate and who was born and raised in McKinley Park. “This area used to be Polish, Germans, Europeans who moved here because of the stock yards. But over time, the neighborhood became more Hispanic, and now many Asians are moving in,” Hankes says. The neighborhood’s generally less expensive lots have drawn many former residents of Chinatown, about 3 miles east of McKinley Park. “There’s just room to expand here,” says Mona Jee, a Realtor with Compass and who has sold a few homes in McKinley Park. “I would say it’s a very peaceful and safe place. You feel comfortable here.” Hankes, who was recently on a podcast where he was asked to give some reasons why people move to McKinley Park, echoes some of Jee’s comments. “For young people, there’s not a lot to do. There’s very little nightlife. But for people who want to live in a quiet area, where there aren’t bars open late at night, this is the place. If you’re looking for a quiet place, this is it,” says Hankes, who adds that McKinley Park still has a decent mix of young adult and elderly residents.
McKinley Park area is a wonderful place to live and is 6 miles from downtown Chicago.
There are a lot of delightful homes nested in the quiet in the McKinley Park area of Chicago, IL
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Worker cottages, converted warehouses and two flats
Developers confident that this neighborhood is poised for growth have made creative use of the old industrial stock by converting former warehouses into modern loft condominiums. Some units can go for between $200,000 and $300,000. McKinley Park is otherwise made up largely of walkable blocks where many homes with brick exteriors and front gabled roofs line the streets. Two unique, but common, homes seen here are workers’ cottages and two flats. The workers’ cottages can be pointed out by their front gabled roofs and stairways directly leading to front doors on raised floors. These types of homes, many of which were built right before the turn of the 20th century, can run roughly between $210,000 and just under $400,000, depending on factors like whether they were recently renovated and square footage. Two flats, some of which can be found in workers’ cottage style buildings, are two-story buildings with separate entrances to each unit. They usually come with a set up of three bedrooms and one bathroom on both the first and second floors. Often marketed as investment properties, they draw buyers who plan to rent at least one of the units. These entire properties can go from around $360,000 to nearly $500,000.
A few charming homes located in the McKinley Park area of Chicago, IL.
Many homes in the quaint and quiet the McKinley Park area sit close together.
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Groceries at Oakley Foods and dinner at La Palapa
A cluster of various stores exist in the neighborhood’s north end, including Oakley Foods, Cermak Fresh Market, Mariano’s Target and Jewel-Osco. Near West 35th Street, those who want to try out a Mexican seafood dish can dine in a beach-themed setting at La Palapa. Or they can go for some classic diner fare like Reuben and grilled cheese sandwiches at the New Archview. Then those looking to simply kick back and chat over some local brews can go to the Marz Community Brewing Company just off South Ashland Avenue.
Cermak Fresh Market in McKinley Park is a regional grocery store offering imported ethnic foods.
La Palapa is a Mexican seafood restaurant with a beach-themed setting in the McKinley Park area.
People dining at the Martz Community Brewing Company in McKinley Park area of Chicago, IL.
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The park with the neighborhood’s namesake
Located along South Western Boulevard and West Pershing Road, the roughly 70-acre McKinley (William) Park offers amenities ranging from walking trails and lagoon with a casting pier to a myriad of athletic facilities. The amenities here include a gym, a gymnastics center, an artificial turf soccer field, baseball fields, basketball courts and a seasonal ice skating rink. The park was named in honor of 25th President William McKinley.
McKinley Park has a beautiful artificial turf soccer field for the community to enjoy.
The McKinley Park lagoon is a popular place for people to come and fish.
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Movies in the Park
In addition to providing a variety of sports facilities and other amenities, McKinley (William) Park hosts a number of special events throughout the year, including Halloween events and a Movies in the Park series.
McKinley Park Neighborhood McKinley Park Field House holds many community events and activities.
McKinley Park is a 72-acre venue with many sports courts, a pool, and a ice skating rink.
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Career pathways at Horizon academy
Schools located in and just outside McKinley Park include Everett STEM Elementary School, Evergreen Academy Middle School and the Thomas Kelly College Preparatory high school, all of which grades of C-plus or higher from ratings site Niche. Students here can also attend the Horizon Science Academy, a public charter school serving kindergarten through 12th grade and which received a B-plus rating from Niche. Although it’s not a graduation requirement, Horizon Science Academy students are highly encouraged to complete pathways related to their interested field of study in college. Those pathways are Public Service, liberal arts and STEM, which each include subgroups like law and legal affairs, journalism, computer science and engineering.
Montessori Foundations of Chicago serves 101 students from grades PK-4th in McKinley Park.
Central Middle School is a public school, near the Yankee Woods area serving about 770 students.
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Multiple ways to reach downtown Chicago
Although McKinley enjoy being away from the busier parts of the city, they are still just 5 miles away from downtown Chicago and its myriad of amenities and destinations. To get there, they can take Interstate 55, which runs along the neighborhood’s northern end. They can also take the “L,” the Chicago Transit Authority’s train system and which has two stations in McKinley Park.
The Chicago Orange line provides rapid transit service for the McKinley Park area.
The Chicago Orange line provides rapid train transit service for the McKinley Park area.
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On average, homes in McKinley Park, Chicago sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in McKinley Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $347,500, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Beautifully upgraded 2-bedroom condo in the highly sought-after McKinley Park Lofts! This spacious unit showcases a stunning chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, an oversized island, and a walk-in pantry for ample storage. The open-concept living area leads to a private balcony-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy a beautifully updated
McKinley Park apartment for rent. Freshly painted 3bd / 1ba + 1den apt is ready for your move in. Laminated floors throughout. Vent out kitchen. Central heat / ac. It is conveniently located at the corner of Archer and Wood. Easy access to bus routes, Orange Line and HWY55. It's available now. NOTE: no smoking and no pets.
Single family home with attached two-car garage in great location. Short drive to downtown loop, Guaranteed Rate Field, University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, and other prime locations. Red Line and Orange Line CTA trains a few blocks away. Prime location to access I-55 or I-90 expressways. Nearby schools include Horizon Science Academy, Namaste Elementary Charter School, and
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