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If you're looking for some entertainment, head over to the White Sox game in Armour Square.
Highly diverse and urbanized Chicago neighborhood
Part of Chicago’s South Side, Armour Square is a highly diverse and urbanized neighborhood that’s home to some notable Windy City institutions and tourist attractions. The historically working class neighborhood long ago became a destination for European and Chinese immigrants, as well as African-Americans who took up residence on the south end. Typical days in Armour Square can see residents strolling past rows of turn of the 20th Century buildings, with some choosing to get through the neighborhood on bikes. Located just north of the heart of Armour Square is Chinatown. “With it being south of Chinatown, Armour Square is a prime location for people who want to live close to Chinatown and be able to walk to Chinatown,” says Evan Peng, an agent with the Landmark & Property Group Inc., who’s made over 10 sales in Armour Square. Chinatown is rich in culture, entertainment and dining and stands out with some distinct East Asian structures. It boasts attractions like the Nine Dragon Wall, an impressive and colorful work of art was made from glazed tile from China and modeled after the wall in Beijing’s Beihai Park. Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, sits on the southern end of the neighborhood, across from another community destination, Armour Square Park. “That’s a really big park where people can just walk and relax,” Peng says. “Armour Square also has some really good schools, like James Ward Elementary. It’s ranked really high, so people want to put their kids in there. That’s another reason to be in there.”
Blocks with rows of condo, townhouses and single-family homes
The residential blocks here comprise of rows of many condo, townhouse and multi-unit buildings, a number of which can date back to near the turn of the 20th Century. There are also detached single-family homes in the mix. Many homes here exhibit the distinct workers cottage features common in Chicago. Workers cottages are typically long and narrow and have a front-gabled roof facing the street. Additional features include stairways leading up to a front door that is not centrally placed and the home itself sitting atop a raised basement. Brick exteriors are also common for many buildings. Price points for condos can go from the upper $100,000s for a unit under 1,000 square feet to the upper $200,000s for one that’s over 1,200 square feet. There are new three-bedroom townhouses in modern contemporary buildings that can go for around $700,000. Single-family homes can go from around $420,000 to just under $700,000, with size playing some factor. Then, there are multi-unit buildings that can go from $500,000 to $1 million, with ones closer to Chinatown found in the upper end of that range. These particular properties, which typically have well over four or five bedrooms, are often advertised as investment properties where owners rent at least some of the units.
You can find a variety of housing styles on every street in the Armour Park neighborhood.
You can find rows of townhomes throughout the Armour Square neighborhood.
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Find diverse fare and shopping in Chinatown
Although Chinatown is an obvious destination for dining, there are many options throughout Armour Square. Franco’s Ristorante on West 31st Street is a neighborhood stable that serves traditional Italian pasta and meat entrees. Going a little farther north, right along South Wentworth Avenue is the New Furama Restaurant, which serves dim sum and traditional Chinese fare in a setting spruced up with some traditional decor. Then in Chinatown, many options can be found along South Wentworth and South Archer avenues. Favorites include the Strings Ramen for both rice and noodle bowls and the Evergreen Restaurant for Cantonese specialties. Ume Tea and Uni Uni are a few of the places that serve the popular bubble tea beverage. Visitors to this part of the community can also visit Chinatown Square, a two-story outdoor mall. Unique grocery shopping options within the community include the Starlight Market on South Wentworth. Chain options include a Cermak Fresh Market in Bridgeport west of Armour of Square and a Jewel-Osco east in Lake Meadows.
Chinatown Square has many shopping and restaurant options for Armour Square residents.
Armour Square is a short distance from Uni Uni a great place to grab your favorite bubble tea.
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James Ward Elementary’s technology, engineering activities
Schools that serve Armour Square include James Ward Elementary School, Hendricks Community Academy and Air Force Academy High School, all of which received grades of C or higher from ratings site Niche. There’s also a private option with St. Jerome Catholic School, which received an A-plus from Niche and serves students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. Originally built in the 1870s, James Ward Elementary provides material in multiple languages, including Chinese, to address its highly diverse student population and community. The schools hosts a number of events throughout the year, including S.T.E.A.M night in March. The event features hands-on activities that incorporate science, technology, engineering, art and math.
James Ward Elementary School home of the Jaguars, Chicago.
Air Force Academy High School main building and entrance just to the south of Sox Park, Chicago.
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Multiple sports and activities in Armour Square Park
The neighborhood’s main destination for recreation is Armour Square Park, a nearly 9-acre space located right along West 33rd Street. The park, which opened in 1905, was designed by the renowned Daniel H. Burnham and the Olmsted Brothers. It’s home to a fieldhouse that features a fitness center, two gyms and an auditorium. The park’s outside amenities include junior and senior baseball fields, tennis courts, a playground and an outdoor pool. Additionally, the park hosts after-school programs throughout the year, as well as community events like egg hunts, holiday celebrations and a Movies in the Park series.
A family enjoys a sunny day at Armour Square Park.
You often can find people playing ping pong in the Armour Square Park fieldhouse.
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Sox Games, the Summer Fair and Lunar New Year Parade
Residents can easily get to Chicago White Sox games. The club’s home, Guaranteed Rate Field, is located on the southern end of Armour Square. The neighborhood also hosts the annual Chinatown Summer Fair on its north end, considered one of the most ethnically unique outdoor events in both the city and the entire Midwest. Free to attend, the event typically draws more than 40,000 people and takes place in July. Residents can also enjoy the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade in February.
Views from a night game of the Chicago White Sox bringing home a win.
Armour Square residents head to Chinatown for the Chinese New Year celebrations.
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Access to L stops
A number of rail stops serve Armour Square. The L stops at the Sox-35th station right between Interstate 90 and farther north at the Cermak-Chinatown station. The Metra, which services greater Chicagoland, also has a stop near the Sox-35th station. Then, the neighborhood has several Chicago Transit Authority bus stops. I-90 helps provide a connection to the Chicago Loop, which is about 4 miles north of the neighborhood. As far as airports, Armour Square is closer to Chicago Midway International Airport, which is located about 9 miles to the west. The Insight Hospital & Medical Center Chicago is located about a mile east of the neighborhood.
Armour Square is located adjacent to the 35th Street CTA station making commuting a breeze.
Residents of Armour Square have easy access to Chinatown.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Armour Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Armour Square, Chicago sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Armour Square, Chicago over the last 12 months is $345,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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