$332,628Average Value$251Average Price per Sq Ft11Homes For Sale
Archer Heights has classic homes and conveniences throughout
Archer Heights is an established Chicago neighborhood known for its brick bungalows and convenient access to everyday spots. You're close to parks, schools, restaurants and retail. When you want to get out of the neighborhood, there's Interstate 55, bus stops and the Pulaski train station nearby. Most homes are detached single-family properties, though buyers can also find some condos.
The interior of De Colores Ice Cream & Coffee Shop in Archer Heights is bright and exciting.
Archer Heights has multiple ways to reach downtown Chicago.
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An area full of Chicago-style bungalows and low rise condo buildings
Chicago brick bungalows are the most common home style in Archer Heights. Most properties were built between the 1910s and 1950s, and some homeowners maintained the original designs or added upgrades. Prices generally range from the lower $200,000s to the mid-$400,000s. While most of the area has detached single-family homes, you can also find the occasional condo in low rise multifamily buildings. Condo prices tend to be in the $100,000s.
People enjoy a walk along the sidewalks in Archer Heights.
Chicago-style Bungalows are common in the neighborhood of Archer Heights.
The streets of Archer Heights are well taken care of and the lawns are tidy.
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Living near an expressway and CTA transportation options
The Stevenson Expressway, also known as Interstate 55, provides a direct route to downtown Chicago. The Chicago Transit Authority operates multiple bus routes that lead into nearby neighborhoods, and the Orange Line train is available from the Pulaski station. The Chicago Midway International Airport is just south of the neighborhood, providing access to domestic and international flights.
Taking the CTA is easy in Archer Heights, home to a large EL and bus station.
A student waits for a bus in the Archer Heights neighborhood.
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Edwards Elementary School is a public school in Archer Heights.
Public, charter and magnet schools serve the neighborhood
Archer Heights is part of the Chicago Public Schools district, which gets a B rating from Niche. Local elementary students may attend Richard Edwards Dual Language Fine and Performing Arts IB School, a public magnet school in the neighborhood that offers a one-way dual-language program in Spanish and English. There are also Acero Charter Schools; the Major Garcia and Zizumbo Elementary buildings are on the Veterans Memorial campus in the neighborhood.
Archer Heights has restaurants and retail close to home
South Archer Avenue and West 47th Street are the main corridors with restaurants to try. De Colores Ice Cream & Coffee Shop is one of the options, and it's popular with residents of all ages. “In the summer, we open the patio to host artisan markets,” says owner Dolores Zaragoza Lopez. “Women come and sell their work or pieces from Mexico. Here [students] can come to do homework or come and hang out before practice. It’s a safe space where they feel welcomed.” When you want more of a main course instead of dessert, there are options like:
Peke's Pozole, a Mexican restaurant known for its homemade pozole, a traditional stew
Mariscos El Kora, a Mexican seafood spot that serves ceviche, shrimp cocktails and grilled fish platters
Red Barrel Restaurant, a family-friendly option that stands out with its A-frame exterior and surf-and-turf menu
You have multiple grocery and retail stores in the neighborhood, as well. On Pulaski Road alone, there's Pete's Market and Aldi for groceries. You might shop at Target or go down the street to pop into stores in the Pulaski Promenade center.
De Colores Ice Cream & Coffee Shop in Archer Heights is a popular place to meet with friends.
The Pulaski Promenade of Archer Heights has many name brand stores.
Starbucks is one of the many businesses in the Pulaski Promenade of Archer Heights.
Some residents get their groceries at Pete's Market in Archer Heights.
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Spending time at Archer Park or Curie Park
There are two main parks in Archer Heights that locals visit to get in some exercise. Archer (William Beatty) Park is full of baseball and soccer fields surrounding a playground. The basketball court is near the Archer Fieldhouse, which has a fitness center and hosts seasonal programs like summer day camps. Curie (Marie) Park has similar amenities, but you'll find tennis courts and a sand volleyball court.
Curie (Marie) Park is a large green space Archer Heights residents can explore.
Locals can take a stroll through Archer Park.
Irma C. Ruiz Park in Archer Heights has room to play and practice chess.
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Joining community events at nearby parks
Local groups organize community events throughout the year to bring neighbors together. You might go all the way to for the Taste of Chicago food festival every summer, but nearby parks are venues for events like:
Easter Egg Hunt at Archer Park, hosted each spring by the Archer Heights Civic Association
Community Bonfire at Strohacker (Howard) Park, an annual fall gathering around a neighborhood bonfire
Day of the Dead Celebration at Vittum, an October tradition celebrating Dia de los Muertos
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We have neighbors watching at times, but they're very at alert. if Something suspicious occurs, right away they check first, if serious, neighbors will contact the police right away.
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3/18/2020Niche Review
For the time i've lived here my house has been tagged twice and my car has been robbed 3 times. Vandalism is a big issue here and it just keeps getting worse
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Archer Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Archer Heights, Chicago sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Archer Heights, Chicago over the last 12 months is $343,500, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$349,000
Median Sale Price
$343,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$355,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
48
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$251
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
2,354
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,637
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,400
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,114
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
747
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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