Downtown Homewood Home for Sale

Downtown Homewood is a neighborhood characterized by early 20th-century single-family homes, including Bungalow, Cape Cod, and Victorian styles, alongside some two-flat properties and later-built condos. The area has a limited housing supply, with properties typically selling quickly. Richard D. Irwin Park and Orchard Park provide recreational spaces with playgrounds, baseball diamonds, and tennis courts, while Ravisloe Country Club offers an 18-hole golf course and dining options. Local shops and restaurants, such as Anjel’s Boutique, The Villager Gift Shop, Zone Comics and Games, Empanadus, Asian Harbor, and Twisted Q Barbeque Bar & Grill, contribute to the neighborhood's distinctive character. Regular events include the Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market, summer block parties, Pride Fest, and the Holiday Lights celebrations. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with convenient access to Chicago via Interstate 294 or the Metra commuter train. Advocate South Suburban Hospital is 2 miles away, and Chicago Midway International Airport is 17 miles north. Schools in the area include Willow School and Homewood-Flossmoor High School, both highly rated, with the latter offering numerous Advanced Placement courses and career-focused programs.