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Large neighborhood near downtown Chicago
Norwood Park, a Chicago community center on the far north side of the city, is made up of several smaller communities, including historic Old Norwood Park, Oriole Park and others. With several annual festivals, its large namesake park and direct transportation options to downtown, the neighborhood balances suburban comfort and community without sacrificing city access. "It is a big community with lots of businesspeople and teachers because it is close to the city," says Lisa Sanders with @properties Christie’s International.
Easy access to Chicago and O'Hare
Norwood Park's location enables direct commutes to the city, whether by car or public transit. Interstate 90 and Harlem Avenue meet at the center of the neighborhood, taking residents about 12 miles southeast to the Loop. The Harlem station has CTA trains near I-90 and Bryn Mawr Avenue. CTA bus stops are also available along most of the major roads. Metra commuter trains stop at the Norwood Park station on Northwest Highway for trips to the Loop or northwestern suburbs. Medical services are available at Ascension Resurrection, a hospital on the northwest side of the neighborhood on Talcott Avenue.
Varied home styles on Chicago's far northwest side
Norwood Park’s housing runs the gamut of popular Chicago home styles from the 20th and early 21st centuries and includes several historic homes in Old Norwood Park. Single-family houses include Georgians, American Foursquares, Craftsman bungalows, as well as modern farmhouses and Tudor-influenced properties. Smaller two- and three-bedroom homes are generally available from $240,000 to $585,000, while three- to five-bedroom properties with more than 2,000 square feet of space range from $430,000 to $900,000. The area’s most luxurious properties can reach as high as $1.4 million. “It’s a very in-demand area where the lots are larger, and there’s newer construction builds from the 1970s and 1980s,” says Phil Mistrata, a team lead and broker with Dream Town Realty. Multi-family properties include condominiums from the 1960s and 1970s, mid-century duplexes, and a few townhomes. Prices typically range from $105,000 to $335,000 for condo units and smaller duplexes. Larger multi-unit properties with two to five flats are generally available between $460,000 and $800,000.
Bungalow style homes are popular in Norwood Park.
Foursquare houses are abundant in Norwood Park.
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Important things to know
Residences close to I-90 and the neighborhood center may experience higher noise levels. Due to the area’s proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport and its location on common flight paths, locals may also hear overhead planes frequently. Qualifying homeowners can sign up for the airport’s Residential Sound Insulation Program, which adds modifications throughout the home to mitigate ambient noise; many homes in the neighborhood have already been upgraded.
Dress up for dinner at Tavern on the Point
Much of Norwood Park is a few blocks away from the business corridors along Higgins and Harlem avenues. Jewel-Osco, Mariano’s and Aldi sit alongside smaller shops like Nottoli Italian Foods, a deli with ready-made lunch subs and a selection of groceries. Independent retailers nearby include Atlas Comics, a shop specializing in new releases and back issues, and GiGi Boutique, which offers women’s fashions inspired by the owners’ Polish roots. Big box stores such as Target, Best Buy and Kohl’s are to the south.A pair of hot dog statues named Maurie and Flaurie stand tall on the roof of Superdawg, an old-school drive-in established in Norwood Park in 1948. The restaurant takes its name from the signature hot dog, with mustard, relish, onion and hot peppers on a poppyseed bun; the mascots, meanwhile, take their names from the place’s founders. Amitabul Simply Vegan landed on Eater’s “Best Healthy Food in Chicago” list in 2022. This Korean eatery has cozy environs inspired by the owners’ Buddhist traditions and a menu with stir fry, bibimbap and a “cure-all” noodle soup. Pasta d’Arte Trattoria Italiana offers classic Tuscan dishes in a chandelier-lit setting, with a broad selection of imported wines.
Superdawg is a Chicago classic drive-in restaurant in Norwood Park.
Norwood Park residents head to Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana for fine Italian food.
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Championship pedigree at Taft High School
Norwood Park Elementary School earns a B-plus grade on Niche and serves kindergarten through eighth grade. Taft High School’s drama department produces four shows annually, including two musicals. Upperclassmen can also participate in the annual spring senior showcase and one-act play festival; on the athletic side, Taft’s wrestling team won four back-to-back city championships from 2018 to 2021. The school earns an A-minus grade.
Norwood Park Elementary School building in Norwood Park.
Taft High School building in Norwood Park.
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Take a swim at Norwood Park
In the summertime, Norwood Park's pool opens for visitors to enjoy the water slides and participate in various youth sports programs. The park is also home to the Senior Center, which offers classes and health services. On the neighborhood’s southwest side, Oriole Park’s rec center provides piano lessons, preschool care and cooking classes, among other services for kids and grown-ups.Golfers can visit the Ridgemoor Country Club to the south or the Edgebrook Golf Course at the Edgebrook Woods Forest Preserve to the north. Both have 18-hole courses and offer membership programs for frequent visitors; Edgebrook offers public enrollment, while Ridgemoor is by invitation only. Beyond its golf course, Edgebrook Woods also connects to the lengthy North Branch Trail system, which runs through its neighboring preserves over 20 miles for hiking and biking.
Wear green to the Northwest Side Irish Parade
Community gatherings are longstanding and festive. The Northwest Side Irish Parade rolls into Norwood Park each St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The annual festivities include performances from ensembles performing traditional song and dance, themed floats and plenty of merrymaking from the spectating crowd. Each autumn, the Norwood Park Chamber hosts the Fall Festival, a weekend where live music, local businesses, Chicago breweries and family entertainment converge at the heart of the neighborhood. Other annual events include the Memorial Day Parade, celebrated for over 100 years, and the Spring Wine Stroll.
The Chicago Garda Pipes and Drums lead the NW St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The crowd at the NW St. Patrick's Day Parade jumps with excitement in Norwood Park.
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Living on the Northside of Chicago is safe, suburban feeling but still city. Neighbors are friendly and there is alot of kid activities near by
3.0Niche User
3/8/2015Niche Review
Polar vortexes and temperatures colder than those at the Arctic Circle. That is all.
4.0Niche User
6/18/2014Niche Review
The entire reason people come to this neighborhood is because the housing is some of the best. The houses are all gorgeous with big lawns and antique but not falling apart. Each house has its own distinct look and almost every single house is filled. The few that aren't have just been put on the market. The housing in general is more expensive but that changes the population moving in only. People with kids want to live closer to the large park that gives this area its name and the houses are a bit smaller over there.
5.0Current Resident
2/20/2019Niche Review
A welcoming environment full of hard-working class citizens always willing to go above and beyond to help one another out.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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4
Crime Score
3
4
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Norwood Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Norwood Park, Chicago sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Norwood Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $447,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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