Park Manor Townhome for Sale

Park Manor, a quiet residential neighborhood located about 11 miles south of downtown Chicago, has a rich history dating back to its origins as a small railroad crossing in the mid-1800s. The neighborhood is bordered by train tracks to the east and is easily accessible via Interstate 94 and the Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge. Park Manor features approximately 260 historic Chicago-style brick bungalows built between 1915 and 1927, along with detached multi-story brick homes, row houses, and apartments, particularly toward the northern borders. The area is highly walkable with well-lit sidewalks, and homebuyers can find properties ranging from three-bedroom fixer-uppers to more established homes. Local dining options include Josephine’s Southern Cooking, known for its soul food and frequented by the late Aretha Franklin, Doughboy’s Chicago with its unique "spaghedough," and Lem’s Bar-B-Q, famous for its rib tips and hot links. Fast-food chains are also available on the southern side of the neighborhood. Residents have access to grocery stores and pharmacies like Aldi and Walgreens, as well as various small businesses along East 79th Street. Meyering Park, located just south of 71st Street, offers a fieldhouse, playground, splash pad, sports fields, and a basketball court, along with a gravel walking path. The neighborhood is served by several public, private, and charter schools, including Park Manor Elementary School and Ruggles Elementary School. Wendell Phillips Academy High School, which opened in 1904, partners with local educational programs to support at-risk youth. Nearby, Oak Woods Cemetery provides historical walking tours, highlighting the graves of notable figures such as Ida B. Wells, Jesse Owens, and Harold Washington.