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Austin has established homes, transportation and green space
Known for its historic homes and active community organizations, Austin offers an established neighborhood setting on Chicago ’s West Side. Its mix of single-family homes, multifamily properties and condos gives buyers several options to consider. There are green spaces like Austin Town Hall Park, which create gathering places for recreation and seasonal events. You also have access to Chicago Transit Authority trains, buses and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Expressway to reach downtown and other parts of the city.
Austin locals might pop into corner stores and nearby grocery stores.
Urban Essentials Coffee Cafe, also known as Spill the Beans, is a popular spot to hang out in Austin.
The Soul City Corridor has many businesses and places for community engagement in Austin.
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What homes to expect in the community
There is a range of homes in Austin, from properties built in the late 1800s and early 1900s that need renovations to new construction. Prices across the neighborhood go from around $90,000 to the lower $600,000s, depending on size and condition. "Austin has one of the best housing stocks in the city," says Vanessa Stokes, a resident for over a decade and president of the Austin Town Hall Park Advisory Council. "We have multiple types of housing: your typical single-family home, but also Chicago bungalows, two-flats and Victorians." There are a few townhouses and condos as well, and they tend to sell from around $60,000 to the upper $300,000s.
Brownstones are very common in the Austin area.
Some of the older homes in Austin have been completely renovated.
Austin has some large Queen Anne-style homes.
Many Austin homes were built in the early 20th century.
Bungalows and two-story brownstones are common housing styles in Austin.
Austin features many historical architectural styles.
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All the ways to reach downtown from Austin
You have multiple transportation options in Austin. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Expressway, the designation given to Interstate 290 in the area, is the route many drivers take to go about 10 miles to downtown Chicago. The drive can take about 30 minutes, depending on traffic. It's also easy to reach Midway International Airport and O'Hare International Airport. Some people prefer to take the train to downtown, and the neighborhood has multiple stations that use the CTA Green and Blue lines. CTA buses also pass through the neighborhood.
CTA Green Line trains have multiple stops in Austin.
Austin residents have access to the CTA Blue and Green line trains.
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Public and private schools are available to Austin families
Austin is part of Chicago Public Schools. Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School has an early college program in partnership with Malcolm X College, allowing students to earn an associate degree alongside their high school diploma. Private schools include the nearby Fenwick High School in Oak Park, rated A-plus by Niche, and the B-rated Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, which features a corporate work study program through which students work one day a week at a corporate partner to gain professional experience and earn up to half of their tuition.
Douglass Academy High School teaches ninth through 12th grade in Austin.
Howe School of Excellence is one of the public school options in Austin.
Some kids in Austin attend the Austin College and Career Academy High School.
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Austin has space for enjoying the outdoors and getting active
Columbus Park covers over 130 acres and is a National Historic Landmark of Prairie-style landscape architecture designed by Jens Jensen. The park has a winding lagoon meant to look like a prairie river, complete with waterfalls made of stone. A nine-hole golf course, a fishing lagoon and paths for jogging and cycling offer other ways for park visitors to enjoy the outdoors. For a more central gathering place, Austin Town Hall Park includes a fieldhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places that houses a fitness center, gymnasium, performance theater and indoor swimming pool. A playground and basketball court sit outside. "It's an asset to Austin," Stokes says. "The front-facing park is one of the emblems of the community."
Columbus (Christopher) Park in Austin has room to play all kinds of sports, including golf.
The Austin Town Hall building features a copper bell tower.
Residents like to exercise at Columbus Park with a friendly game of pickup football in Austin.
Youth basketball league compete in Columbus Parks' fieldhouse in Austin.
Families take advantage of the bike trails in Austin.
There are many fields fit for baseball practice in Austin.
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Residents get together for festivals and events throughout the year
Austin hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, many centered around its local parks. “As a lifelong Austin resident, one thing I love about this community is the commitment and passion that members and residents have,” says Darnell Shields, executive director of Austin Coming Together. “There are hundreds of organizations, institutions and leaders that passionately serve Austin’s children and families and are deeply committed to the progress and interconnectedness of this community.” Some of the popular events where you can connect with neighbors are:
Ghan-Again Austin Music Festival, a free festival at Austin Town Hall Park each September with live music, food trucks and vendors
Hoops on the Block, a weekly summer series at Moore Park featuring basketball, grills and music
Back to School Jam at Moore Park, a late-summer party with music, food and a book bag giveaway
Where to eat and shop in Austin and neighboring Oak Park
Austin has a range of dining options, from neighborhood restaurants to casual takeout spots, with additional choices in nearby Oak Park. You can sit down for a meal at places like:
MacArthur's Restaurant, a cafeteria-style spot with Southern comfort food and soul food
Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken, a longtime neighborhood spot known for Chicago-style fried chicken
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, a modern restaurant with a Napa-style tasting room in Oak Park
The area has multiple grocery and corner stores, from Forty Acres Fresh Market to Food 4 Less. You can also browse the vendors at the Austin Town Hall Farmers Market. For more extensive shopping options, you’ll need to head to nearby Oak Park, where you’ll find are boutiques, big-box stores and Pete's Market grocery store.
Austin features some well-known barbecue spots like Rib Palace.
Locals enjoy the barbecue options at Coleman's 2 Ribs And Tips in Austin.
MacArthur's Restaurant is a favorite for soul food in Austin.
Barney's Pizzeria offers pizza by the slice in Austin.
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7/9/2018Niche Review
I love going to the Austin library, I know everyone that works there. Also I love the Mac Authur's it has the best soul food.
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12/25/2018Niche Review
Family community. Everyone watched out for each other. I used to love to see the children outside playing. Now it's plagued with violence. Community keep up their property. Buses are easy to get to.
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Austin Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Austin, Chicago sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Austin, Chicago over the last 12 months is $315,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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