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Auburn Gresham

Auburn Gresham

$215,315 Average Value
$142 Average Price per Sq Ft
58 Homes For Sale

Auburn Gresham has affordability and activity

If you’re looking for an affordable Far Southwest Side Chicago neighborhood with investment options and plenty of things to do, Auburn Gresham is the neighborhood. Its mix of housing means you can find lower price tags than neighboring communities and fixer-uppers to try your hand at flipping. Around the neighborhood, there are parks and casual restaurants. It’s a pretty longstanding neighborhood, so there are also traditions like the 79th Street Renaissance Festival hosted by local organizations like the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation that bring the community together.

The Auburn Gresham mural is recognizable to residents.
The Auburn Gresham mural is recognizable to residents.
There are many affordable homes available in Auburn Gresham.
There are many affordable homes available in Auburn Gresham.
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You'll find a mix of homes and apartments here

Auburn Gresham has an equal split between homeowners and renters. “A lot of them are owner-occupied, and they rent to family members,” says real estate agent Jessica Teuthorn with Keller Williams ONEChicago. “Every other block or so, on the corner, there’s an apartment building. Especially closer to the busier streets where there are the buses, you’re going to have more apartment buildings.” Some buildings are proper apartment complexes, while others are smaller brick three-flats. Single-family homes are mostly Chicago bungalows, raised ranches and Georgians.

American Foursquare style home in Auburn Gresham.
American Foursquare style home in Auburn Gresham.
Chicago bungalows line the streets in Auburn Gresham.
Chicago bungalows line the streets in Auburn Gresham.
Residents take pride in properly maintaining their lawns in Auburn Gresham.
Residents take pride in properly maintaining their lawns in Auburn Gresham.
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Auburn Gresham has lower home prices than nearby neighborhoods

Auburn Gresham is more affordable than a lot of the surrounding neighborhoods. Its median housing price is slightly lower than those for Wrightwood, Brainerd and West Chatham. It’s significantly lower than Beverly, where homes are bigger. Only Englewood is lower, due to more renters. You can get a home here for around the low $200,000s to the low $400,000s. If you’re looking for an investment property or a fixer-upper, you can find those for under $150,000. “Bungalows were often built with unfinished basements and attics so they can build a whole second unit and make use of that,” Teuthorn says.

Auburn Gresham's outdoor spaces and annual festivities

When itching to get moving, there are a couple of green spaces and community centers around the neighborhood, including:

  • Foster Park, which includes a track, fields, athletic courts and an indoor swimming pool
  • Dan Ryan Woods, which has plenty of walking and biking paths that become cross-country skiing trails in the winter
  • Major Taylor Trail, a paved bike path that starts in Dan Ryan Woods and heads south into other neighborhoods
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center, a roller rink that's popular for birthdays and parties
Also called RenFest, the 79th Street Renaissance Festival is an annual tradition you can look forward to every summer. It includes live music and plenty of street vendors.

Residents love the field house at Foster Park in Auburn Gresham.
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.
Locals love to skate at Glow Saturday's Public Skate or Bowl in Auburn Gresham.
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The local casual dining scene and walkable grocery stores

You can walk to a number of local restaurants, but they are going to be more casual. “There is going to be more fast food and less sit-down places,” Teuthorn says. Some options include:

  • Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, a popular local chain for pizza, pasta and sandwiches
  • The Hoagie Place, a sandwich shop with a walk-up order window
  • Jerk Villa Bar and Grill, a Jamaican restaurant with a nice patio shaded by umbrellas
  • Harold's Chicken, a local chain specializing in wings and chicken dinners
Auburn Gresham also has grocery stores within walking distance. WIC Grocery and Walmart Neighborhood Market are in the neighborhood. Jewel-Osco is around the corner in West Chatham, and Evergreen Park has a couple of shopping centers.

The Auburn Gresham Metra stop connects the community to downtown Chicago.
The Auburn Gresham Metra stop connects the community to downtown Chicago.

There are plenty of public transit options in Auburn Gresham

You can walk to things in the neighborhood, but there are also bus stops throughout Auburn Gresham. Bike lanes are on a lot of busy streets like Damen Avenue, Loomis Boulevard and Halstead Street. If you don’t have your own bike, there are plenty of Divvy bikeshare stations. You’re about 13 miles from The Loop here, but commuters have a couple of options. The Metra’s RI line has two stops and goes downtown. You can also head 2 miles east to hop on the Red Line or Interstate 94. It’s about 20 minutes by car and an hour by train.

Hansberry College Prep
Charter High School
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Hansberry College Prep Charter High School Auburng Gresham, Chicago IL.

Hansberry College Prep is a local public high school

Auburn Gresham is part of Chicago Public Schools, a school-choice district. There are a couple of schools located in the neighborhood, within walking distance. One of them is Hansberry College Prep, a public charter high school with an International Baccalaureate program.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Chicago Midway International

16 min drive

Train

Gresham Station

Bus

87th Street & Laflin

Bus

Halsted & 79th Street Terminal

Bus

Racine & 84th Street

Bus

Damen & 84th Street

Bus

Halsted & 89th Street

Bus

Halsted & 84th Street

Bus

Damen & 76th Street

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Auburn Gresham US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
8,658
Number of Homes for Sale
58
Median Year Built
1927
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,193
Above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,023
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,035
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
614
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920

Open Houses

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    8420 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60620

    $299,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,197 Sq Ft
    • 8420 S Carpenter St
    • New 8 days ago

    Welcome to this beautifully redesigned 5-bedroom, 2-bath brick bungalow in the heart of Auburn Gresham-a true showstopper that combines modern luxury with classic Chicago charm. Step inside to an open-concept kitchen featuring extended cabinetry, modern finishes, and a seamless flow into the dining area-perfect for entertaining. This home offers three spacious bedrooms on the main level and two

    Shenika Banks Kale Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
44,311
Median Age
41
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$37,971
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$56,288

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
15.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
% Population in Labor Force
53.3%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Moderately friendly

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Moderately friendly

Transit Score®

60 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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