$218,727Average Value$141Average Price per Sq Ft65Homes For Sale
Generations working together south of downtown
Auburn Gresham is a neighborhood where people know and work together. “It’s a connected community,” says Paulette Hollingsworth, a real estate broker with Baird & Warner since 2023. “A lot of people grew up there and still live in their childhood home.” The Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation, or GAGDC, was first created in 2003 and was created to support the community, with local residents, including church leaders at Saint Sabina Church, joining and helping to create programs and activities such as the 79th Street Renaissance Festival. The festival has drawn over 20,000 people in the past and shuts down the entire street for the day. In addition to St. Sabina, there are about 20 other houses of worship within the neighborhood. Auburn Gresham has a crime score of 5 from the CAP Index.
The Auburn Gresham mural is recognizable to residents.
Residents worship at Mt. Zion Spiritual Church in Auburn Gresham.
Locals love to skate at Glow Saturday's Public Skate or Bowl in Auburn Gresham.
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Bus lines, metrarails and the subway
Auburn Gresham has 6 bus lines through and around the neighborhood, along with 2 metrarail lines and the subway crossing in or near the neighborhood. For a single ride, the fare is $2.25, while a day pass is $5, a 7-day pass is $30 and a 30-day pass is $75 at full price. One metrarail line goes along the eastern and southern borders, with two stops at Gresham and Brainerd, while the other metrarail line is about 2 miles to the west. The red line for the subway is about half a mile from the eastern border with service all day every day.
There is so much amazing art in Auburn Gresham.
The Auburn Gresham Metra stop connects the community to downtown Chicago.
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Chicago bungalows in need of renovations and completed renovations
Most of the homes in the neighborhood are Chicago-style bungalows with a median price of $195,000. There is a fairly equal number of renters and owners in Auburn Gresham, with some Chicago flats with two units available for around $350,000. Throughout the neighborhood are signs of change, with bungalows in need of renovations beginning around $60,000 and reaching $155,000 for a pre-gutted home. Homes that have been renovated can begin around $200,000 and reach $400,000 for those completed within the last few years. “People like the area because of the size of the homes for the price point,” Hollingsworth says. As with most Chicago neighborhoods, the roads and blocks stretch from one end to the other in one unbroken line, with homes and lots close together. Homes often back up to alley access, although not all will include garages. There are a few Chicago Georgian style homes as well, priced at about $260,000.
Chicago bungalows line the streets in Auburn Gresham.
Residents take pride in properly maintaining their lawns in Auburn Gresham.
Some residents appreciate having a fenced-in front lawn in Auburn Gresham.
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Soul food and a community garden
Auburn Gresham has some local businesses and restaurants, including Nick’s Gyros, B&B Ice Cream and Candy and Cookie’s Cocktail Lounge. “Food on the Run has really popular Soul Food,” says Hollingsworth. “It’s not a sit-down restaurant, but it’s got good food.” There are some convenience stores within the neighborhood, such as Pete’s Produce and Eagles Corner Grocery, while larger stores such as Walmart Neighborhood Market sits on northern edge and Jewel-Osco is about half a mile to the east. Barbara’s Market, a fruit and veggie stand, pops up every Wednesday along West 79th Street, and the Morganway Community Garden sits on Morgan Street for residents to use.
Residents love the tasty treats at B & B's Ice Cream and Candy in Auburn Gresham.
Nick's Gyros has great fast food in Auburn Gresham.
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Outdoor activities paired with indoor coverage
Auburn Gresham has a number of parks within its borders. Foster Park covers a little over 25-acres and has a fitness center and indoor pool, as well as activities outside such as basketball, tennis, playgrounds and a water park. At O’Hallaren Park, which covers about 9-acres, residents can run through the multipurpose greenspace or explore the playground. Renaissance Park is a passive park, with a fountain at its center and large walkways for people to stroll through. The Grove Playlot Park is less than half an acre but does include a playground and benches. While King Park has a large green space, its best feature is roller skating and bowling within the entertainment center.
Residents love the field house at Foster Park in Auburn Gresham.
Locals love to skate at Glow Saturday's Public Skate or Bowl in Auburn Gresham.
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Elementary school partnering with community program
Depending on where a child lives, they could attend several different elementary and high schools. Some students may attend Clara Barton Elementary, which earns a C from Niche, is partnered with the GAGDC and serves students from kindergarten to eighth grade. Students can then attend Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School for ninth through twelfth grade. Hirsch receives a C-minus from Niche and was first opened in 1926.
Barton Elementary School has 287 students in Auburn Gresham.
Emil Hirsch Metropolitan High School has a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1 in Auburn Gresham.
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Block parties, honoring seniors and shutting down the street for festivals
GAGDC has several events throughout the year, including the annual Breakfast and Blues Event and the 79th Street Renaissance Festival. The Breakfast and Blues Event has occurred for almost 15 years and is for the seniors of the neighborhood, where they can get a hot, hearty breakfast as a live blues band performs. The 79th Street Renaissance Festival, typically held early in September, first began in 2006 and has grown to include live music, local venders and sometimes includes a petting zoo and carnival rides. “There will also be block clubs, where the residents of a specific block have summertime or back to school parties,” says Hollingsworth. St. Sabina also offers programs throughout the year for children, such as dance and drama.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
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Crime Score
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Auburn Gresham Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Auburn Gresham, Chicago sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Auburn Gresham, Chicago over the last 12 months is $205,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Well-maintained property located on South Damen Avenue near 87th Street. Convenient access to public transportation, major roadways, shopping, and neighborhood amenities.
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