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Chicago Heights neighborhood with rich history and an opportunistic present
The Hungry Hill neighborhood of Chicago Heights has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. The area flourished, nestled close to factories, small family businesses, modest homes, beautiful gardens and a wide variety of cultures. The neighborhood got its name from the close-knit community that looked out for one another. Growing up in Hungry Hill, if residents didn’t have food, they’d be fed by their neighbors. "The 'Hill' used to be a thriving area with the steel mills there," Greta McKenna, real estate broker with Re/Max 10 says. "While the business activity there has slowed in recent years, there are still people who want to live in a historic home and renovate it.” Affordable housing and fixer-upper opportunities continue to bring homebuyers to this Chicago Heights neighborhood.
Hungry Hill is a neighborhood in the Chicago Heights suburb in South West Illinois.
Take a stroll down Euclid Avenue to view some of Hungry Hills iconic and historic homes.
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Fixer-uppers with some turn-key homes
Homebuyers looking in Hungry Hills will find bungalows, ranch-style and foursquare homes. Homes that require a considerable amount of work go for between $50,000 and $100,000, while more move-in ready homes sell for between $1250,000 and $250,000. No matter the quality of the interior, the bones of these homes have impressed. “They're sturdy, well-made homes that have stood the test of time,” McKenna says. While driveways are common in Hungry Hill, some homes rely on street parking, which is readily available throughout the neighborhood. Many homes also include small, fenced-in front yards. For those looking to take a late afternoon stroll around the neighborhood, there are sidewalks to utilize.
Cute bungalows are tucked away in green gardens around Hungry Hill.
Charming ranch style houses can be found under mature trees in Hungry Hill.
Various historic housing styles can be found on the shaded streets of Hungry Hill Illinois.
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Use the Pace Bus system to get around
Residents of Hungry Hill can take advantage of the Pace Bus system to get around the City of Chicago Heights. Commuters looking to make the trip into Chicago can take the Pace Bus system in combination with the CTA train system, known locally as the ‘L’. Taking the public transit option into the city would take about an hour and a half while driving via one’s personal car is about a 31-mile drive. For trips out of town, Chicago Midway International Airport is a 24-mile drive from Hungry Hill, while the nearest hospital, Franciscan Hospital, is 6 miles away.
The Pace bus is a convenient mode of transportation in the Hungry Hill area.
Chicago Midway International Airport is a 24-mile drive from the Hungry Hill area.
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Students attend Bloom Township High School District No. 206
Young students in Hungry Hill attend Garfield Elementary School, which is centrally located in the neighborhood, making it walkable for students who live nearby. The school earned a C-minus grade from Niche. From there, students move on to Chicago Heights Middle School, which earned a C grade overall by Niche. In 9th grade, students move over to Bloom High School, which famously has a cross-town basketball rivalry with Thornton High School. Bloom High School earned a C-plus grade from Niche. As for private school options, Cornerstone Christian School is just to the south and provides a faith-based education for students from preschool through elementary school.
Chicago Heights Middle School is a public school located in Chicago Heights, IL.
Bloom High School provides an academically enriching environment for the Chicago Heights area.
Garfield School in Chicago Heights, IL has students from grades K-5th.
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Fluffy corn tortillas made in-house at La Fondita
When residents want to eat out, they head to La Fondita for Mexican. The restaurant makes its own warm and fluffy corn tortillas. Customers enjoy the taco dinner with three steak tacos served with rice and beans. For those in need of a cake for a special occasion, they head to Elsa’s Bakery. Beautiful designs, great taste and reasonable prices keep residents coming back. On the way to work, residents stop by Hi-Way Bakery. The bakery has a family atmosphere, serving freshly brewed cups of coffee and homemade doughnuts. La Rosita Grocery and La Super Carniceria y Taqueria are Mexican grocery stores in the neighborhood. Locals can drive south on Chicago Road to Jewel Osco for a more traditional supermarket.
La Fondita is Hungry Hill's #1 Mexican restaurant, serving up some of the best lunch around.
Panaderia Daisy is a family-owned bakery started in 1998 located near the Hungry Hill area.
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Access to Thorn Creek Trail System
On the west end of the neighborhood is Indian Hill Woods which provides access to both the Thorn Creek Trail System and the Old Plank Road Trail. Visitors can go for a peaceful walk or bike ride along Thorn Creek and enjoy the scenery. Next to the woods is Euclid Park, which has a sand volleyball court and a playground providing a place for kids to play. Jirtle Park is to the east, closer to houses in the neighborhood and has a playground, baseball and soccer fields, and a basketball court. On hot days in the summer, the park district turns on the sprinklers so that kids can escape the heat.
Euclid Park, which has a sand volleyball court is a great place for Hungry Hills to play.
End your day with a walk in the woods under old trees in Hungry Hill Illinois.
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Union Street Gallery
Union Street Gallery is a popular art gallery just north of the neighborhood. The gallery is a nonprofit organization that is looking to be a resource for artists through exhibitions and community. They host various events throughout the year for artists like their Verder Variants, where they have artists apply with their work to show off.
The Union Street Gallery in Chicago Heights, IL offers art classes for the community.
The Union Street Gallery near the Hunger Hill area has great art paintings to see.
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Crime and Safety
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Hungry Hill
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
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Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hungry Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hungry Hill, Chicago Heights sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Hungry Hill, Chicago Heights over the last 12 months is $110,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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