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A colorful trendy neighborhood
Pilsen is where variety thrives. The lifestyle here is certainly hip modernism mixed with Old World charm: the neighborhood is rich with bustling events but also traditional architecture. There’s an artsy angle, too, thanks to the prevalence of colorful murals. “If you’re living in Pilsen, you’re getting that true melting pot experience,” says Realtor Wendy Lee with EXIT Realty, who’s been an expert on the Chicago market for 20 years. “Keep in mind, though, as a result Pilsen is highly desirable area to move into. It’s not uncommon for properties in the top of the market to sell for millions of dollars.” Grigory Pekarsky, who founded Vesta Preferred Realty in 2009, agrees with Lee’s assessment. “Pilsen is one of the highest growth markets in Chicago,” he says. “What’s you’re seeing is development spilling over from the West Loop, pushing up values.”
Pilsen murals are known to be incredibly detailed.
Pilsen parks combine natural beauty with art that compliments wonderfully.
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Global cuisine and vibrant cocktail bars
Award-winning restaurants are in abundance here — many with a Latin theme. But other eateries prove that Pilsen is all about eclecticism, like the Vietnamese restaurant HaiSous serving up crab fried rice and papaya salad. The Tack Room offers live piano music in a former carriage house, serving up cocktails in a rustic setting. For something with more flair, the '70s-themed Punch House permits customers to order cocktails by the punch bowl. Thalia Hall was modeled after the Prague Opera House and attracts indie music acts as well as comedians and DJs. For shopping, many small markets and bodegas are scattered throughout Pilsen. Residents can find the much larger Aldi and Cermak Fresh Market near the intersection of Ashland and Cermak. A Jewel-Osco is a little further north.
La Luna has a great bar to get drinks at in Pilsen.
Azul 18 has great fish tacos and other breakfast items to choose from in Pilsen.
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European styles and modern condos
Just as Pilsen is visually eclectic at the streetscape level, featuring murals and small businesses interspersed with trees, so too are the houses eclectic. Condos with modern streamlined faces and loft conversions now mix with European-style homes. Many of those historical homes were built from the mid-1870s to the 1910s. Often they show up as long, narrow workers' cottages with peaked roofs or as two flats and three flats. Sleek brick facades frequently present an Italianate style, but searchers will also find Queen Anne homes here with colored brick and terra cotta panels. Prices also tend to vary widely. A renovated one-bedroom loft unit can sell for $250,000, while a two-bedroom condo unit or brick two flat can sell in the $425,000 to $550,000 range. Four-bedroom modern houses built in the late 2010s can peak into the million-dollar-range that Lee and Pekarsky speak of.
Brick housing is the most common in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Most homes in Pilsen are made of brick.
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Classic park amenities
The Benito Juarez Soccer Field is where residents go to blow off steam with a game. The almost 7-acre Dvorak Park provides a few other amenities, such as a swimming pool, playground and baseball field. The El Paseo Community Garden offers room to get earthy with a food forest, apiary and raised beds where residents can grow produce.
Pilsen parks have great places to skateboard.
fields of Juarez football field and school
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Big festivals and small classes
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is held every November next to the National Museum of Mexican Art. It features memorial altars, folk dance performances and music. The Fiesta del Sol is the largest Latino festival in the Midwest. It's free, taking place over four days in late July. A large Ferris wheel can be seen from blocks away, live musical acts can be heard and over 100 vendors delight the tastebuds of visitors. Events with more regularity are also held, like Second Fridays, which offer open access to art galleries. The National Museum of Mexican Art also resides here. Founded in 1982, its collection contains more than 18,000 pieces, from ancient art to contemporary. The Pilsen Arts & Community House is committed to arts programming, including watercolor, embroidery and kids' drawing classes.
Artistic pursuits at Perez
Perez Elementary is a kindergarten through 8th grade institution, but only enrolls about 300 students, keeping the student-teacher ratio at 12-to-1. It’s considered a magnet school, with a focus on fine arts and the performing arts – very much in keeping with Pilsen’s colorful, artsy, urban character. It earns a C-plus overall from Niche. Variety continues at Juarez Community Academy, which is Pilsen’s largest high school. Students can join everything from a folk dance club to a robotics club. Campus is decorated with murals and sculptures that celebrate Mexican culture, too. Niche gives the school a C overall, but an A-minus in clubs and activities.
Manuel Perez Jr. Elementary School in Pilsen servers kids K through eight grade.
Benito Juarez Community Academy Is a High School located in Pilsen, Chicago.
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Multiple transportation options
Residents can find convenient access to transportation routes in Pilsen, enhancing its appeal. A car isn’t necessarily crucial for commuters, but the neighborhood sits near Interstates 55 and 90. When it comes to the L, residents have access to the Pink Line – they can pick it up at West 18th Street, near the National Museum of Mexican Art. Western Avenue features a station served by the Metra bus, too. Otherwise, walkability is embraced in Pilsen, owing to the preponderance of sidewalks which are met by residential stoops.
The CTA Pink Line is conveniently located for Pilsen locals.
Pilsen residents have access to a number of buses.
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Parks in this Area
Barrett Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Dvorak (Anton) Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Picnic Area
Thomas Jefferson Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Pool
Harrison Park
Basketball
Football
Pool
Throop Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Reyes (Guadalupe) Park
Basketball
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
14 min drive
Bus
18th Street & Laflin
Bus
Blue Island & 16th Street
Bus
18th Street & Carpenter
Bus
18th Street & Blue Island
Bus
18th Street & Sangamon
Bus
18th Street & Peoria
Bus
18th Street & Racine
Pilsen Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pilsen, Chicago sell after 3 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pilsen, Chicago over the last 12 months is $385,000, down 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Turn-key four unit building in great shape currently getting $55,000/year in rental income with 1 vacant unit for immediate occupancy or for additional rental income. A lot of value add opportunity with potential to duplex down to the full basement for both the front and back buildings. Steps to everything that 18th St has to offer, potential AirBNB option with proximity to Thalia Hall. New roof
High Quality New Construction3 BED 2 BATH WITH PARKING! (Built 2021 by +PlusHouse Builders) in Excellent PILSEN Location NEAR 18 street/dining/cta/Thalia Hall, Park, Museum, PINK line etc. All the trimmings here: Quartz, Modern European Kitchen Cabinetry, Stainless steel appliances, Extra Storage, Large Master Walk In Shower, Walk in Closet, again...Parking space included! Enjoys exclusive
With nearly 3,000 sq ft of finished space, this oversized single-family rowhome offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern versatility in one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods. Thoughtfully laid out across four expansive levels, this home is ideal for individuals or couples who love to host. The open-concept main level invites gatherings with high ceilings, large windows, and
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, Modern East Pilsen Condo | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | Prime Location Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo located in the heart of vibrant East Pilsen! This spacious first-floor home offers comfort, convenience, and city charm all in one. Large king-size master bedroom with double closets, Jacuzzi tub in one of the bathrooms for ultimate
Incredible Value-Add Opportunity in the Heart of Pilsen, Chicago! This 7-unit building offers solid opportunity for the right value add buyer with significant upside. The four front units have been fully renovated and built out by the owner himself. The owner currently occupies the 2-bedroom unit on the first floor, and the three units above are currently rented out. The top-floor unit is a
1838 S Racine Ave is a fully renovated four-unit multifamily property located in the heart of East Pilsen-one of Chicago's most culturally vibrant and rapidly appreciating neighborhoods. Offering a strong 7.8% in-place cap rate, this asset is just off 18th Street and surrounded by award-winning dining, art, and community energy. In fact, Pilsen has been recognized as one of the coolest
Welcome to Pilsen Coliving, an exceptional Coliving experience designed with students and working professionals seeking a unique place. Nestled in the heart of the city, Pilsen Coliving provides fully furnished private bedrooms in each shared, fully equipped suite. Our vibrant community combines the best of coliving with top-notch amenities and flexible policies, offering the perfect blend of
Gorgeous renovated vintage 1 bedroom in Pilsen! Only a few blocks away from great night life on 18th and the Pink Line. This unit is available October 1st. This beautiful apartment is filled with natural light, has in-unit washer/dryer, hardwood floors and central HVAC.
A boutique building with spacious 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom duplex apartments. Each apartment features sleek European cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, smart locks, central air, dishwashers, double vanities, in-unit laundry and private balconies.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,232
Median Age
35
Population Density
27 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,992
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,451
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.3%
Advanced Degrees
17%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
96/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
95/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
67/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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