$315,343Average Value$234Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Brighton Park is an area with a strong community
The railyards along Brighton Park’s western edge hint at the neighborhood’s origins as a hub for warehouses and industrial activity in the South Side area of Chicago. But in the decades since the Industrial Revolution, the community’s evolved into a hub for residential life, offering a broad range of housing styles around the business corridor of Archer Avenue. “It’s a premier area in the South Side of Chicago that’s highly sought-after,” says Real Estate Agent Tish Herrera with Baird & Warner, who has over 20 years of experience. “The community has always been well-established and inhabited by a lot of professionals.”
Rows of single-family homes
Most of Brighton Park’s homes were built between the end of the 19th century and the mid-20th century, and multifamily properties are the most common living spaces here. Options range from Georgian-style two-flats and converted houses to contemporary condos and townhouses. Values range from about $165,000 to $545,000, with some exceptions going as high as $845,000.
Single-family homes are a bit rarer than their multifamily counterparts. Home styles vary, including Chicago-style raised ranch homes with narrow, bungalow-like floorplans and traditional houses with brick or vinyl exteriors. Fixer-upper homes and as-is sales typically range from about $93,000 to $265,000. Renovated houses start at about $270,000 and top out at about $530,000.
Brighton Park Neighborhood Aerial Residential
Brighton Park Neighborhood Single Family Home
1/2
Important to know
According to the CAP Index, some categories of violent crime occur more frequently than the national average in Brighton Park. Community organizations such as the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council have organized mentorship programs and violence prevention efforts to improve the mental health and social well-being of residents.
Name-brand stores and local restaurants
Well-known brands along the main road include a Jewel-Osco for groceries just east of the neighborhood and a Ross for clothes and accessories near Pershing Road. Locals on the south end can also grab food supplies from the Pete’s Fresh Market near 47th Street and Kedzie or the Super Mercados El Güero y México at Archer and California Avenue. Independent shops in the neighborhood include Lucy’s, a boutique with contemporary fashion for women and men. Casual wear fills the racks and walls at Pants Box, where the slogan on the awning says it all: ‘Come In and Get In Our Pants.’ Additional mainstream stops such as Target, Aldi and Jewel-Osco are available along Pulaski Road, to the west of the neighborhood in Archer Heights.
Checkerboard tile, a printed menu board and sizzling grills set the mood at Dino’s Carry-Outs, a take-out staple for gyros, burgers, Chicago dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. Café El Meson’s kitchen offers Puerto Rican breakfast specialties and coffeehouse selections, and locals can also stop by to browse the latest Spanish-language books on the shelves inside. Hearty meals await at stops like La Iguanita, a taqueria with an unassuming white exterior. The restaurant’s humble environment belies a menu with crisp tortillas, tender carne asada and sizzling fajitas.
Brighton Park Neighborhood La Iguanita
Brighton Park Neighborhood Local Businesses
Brighton Park Neighborhood Target
1/3
Movies in the summer at Kelly Park
On the corner of 45th Street and Western Avenue, Xavier’s Club is a hot spot for local nightlife. Guests can stop by on weekends for events like karaoke, themed parties and ladies’ nights, all with live DJ sets and rotating drink specials. Northwest of the neighborhood in the McKinley Park area, One City Tap hosts weekly trivia nights and open mic comedy. For family friendly outings, Kelly Park hosts movie screenings under the stars in the summertime.
A mix of public, private and charter schools
Brighton Park is home to 14 schools, including public, charter and private options for families to consider. On the neighborhood’s southwest end, Columbia Explorers Academy serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Parents can participate in school endeavors through visits to the Parent Advisory Committee or the Bilingual Action Committee for English and Spanish-speaking families. The school holds a B-minus grade on Niche. Kids continue on to the C-plus ranked Thomas Kelly Preparatory High School, an International Baccalaureate World School. The IB diploma program at the school focuses on building kids’ critical thinking skills and developing well-rounded students. Choices outside of the Chicago Public Schools system include Pope John Paul II Catholic School, a private school serving kids from pre-K through eighth grade. The school is currently unrated by Niche.
Brighton Park Elementary School strives to put the "bright" in Brighton with a colorful campus.
Students in Brighton Park are nurtured and challenged at Kelly High School.
1/2
Outdoor life at the Brighton Park Community Campus
Brighton Park is home to Kelly Park, a space on the community’s east side near California Avenue first established in the 1950s. A resident-led advisory council helped revive the park after a long period of gradual decay, bringing features like an artificial turf football field and an indoor pool to the community. Since 2023, the Chicago Park District itself has also called Brighton Park home. The park district’s headquarters sit on the Brighton Park Community Campus, a site converted from industrial space into a recreational space with an onsite fitness center, splash pad, playground and gymnasium. Locals can also schedule workout sessions at Lockout Fitness, a powerlifting-focused gym on Archer Avenue, or the LA Fitness center near Archer and Pershing Road.
To the neighborhood’s immediate northeast, McKinley Park is one of the South Side’s premier spots for outdoor life. With more than 71 acres of space and connections to the city’s comprehensive boulevard system, the park is a beloved destination for bike rides, ice skating, tennis and indoor sports like gymnastics.
Brighton Park Neighborhood Park
Brighton Park Neighborhood Kelly Park Playground
Brighton Park Neighborhood Park
1/3
Chicago subway stations and bus stops
Archer Avenue is Brighton Park’s central road for businesses and local traffic, while Interstate 55 runs along the north side of the neighborhood for long-distance trips. Residents are about 8 miles removed from the Loop, and I-55 provides the most straightforward course northeast to the heart of the city.
In addition to being a prime spot for drivers, most of Brighton Park’s local bus routes run through Archer Avenue. Bus stops are also peppered along major roads such as Kedzie Avenue, Pershing Road and California Avenue. Orange Line ‘L’ train service is available at three nearby stops: the Kedzie and Western stations on the south end and the 35th/Archer station immediately northeast of the neighborhood. The nearest emergency room is at Mount Sinai Hospital, about 3 miles north near Douglass Park.
Residents traveling beyond the Chicago area can catch flights from Chicago Midway International Airport, about 3 miles southwest of the neighborhood. The much larger Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 20 miles to the northwest.
Brighton Park Neighborhood Aerial Commercial
Enjoy the proximity to shops and restaurants in Brighton Park.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Brighton Park is filled with great Hispanic culture. I've lived there all my life, and I'm proud to say that I come from their. Everyone in the community knows each other, and they are willing to help out.
3.0Niche User
3/19/2016Niche Review
This area is ok. If I could choose again, I would probably still choose this area.
5.0Current Resident
4/6/2020Niche Review
Very family oriented neighborhood, safe and quiet, plus conveniently located near restaurants, train/bus stops, and 22 min away from burbs, lake, etc.
Are you familiar with the Brighton Park neighborhood?
to let others know what life in this neighborhood is like.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Brighton Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brighton Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brighton Park, Chicago sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brighton Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $322,500, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This lovingly cared for solid brick building in Brighton Park is ready for its new owners. Current owners have invested so much into the property as they themselves enjoyed it. Owners unit has remodeled kitchen with granite counters, SS appliances, beverage fridge and beautiful island. Hardwood floors and a spa like bathroom. Main bedroom has an addition room that can be used as an office. 2nd
Luxurious Modern Living in a Prime Location Experience elevated living in this beautiful 5-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring soaring cathedral ceilings and a sophisticated open layout. The chef's kitchen impresses with white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, and premium stainless steel appliances. A beautifully finished basement adds a spacious family room for relaxation or work. Complete with a
Spectacular renovated 3 bedroom possible 4th, 2 bath, 2-story single family home in Brighton Park with 1,900 sqft plus 1,000 sqft below grade. Classic Brick Bungalow style, you'll find features that most buyers crave in today's market. Entering the front door you will notice the beautiful living room with finished hardwood floors, refinished wood framing on windows and modern light fixtures. The
This is a charming 3 bed one bath unit located just of western. The unit feels spacious thanks to it's 9ft ceilings, comes with some hardwood floors, and includes a new kitchen remodeled this year. The building is right off western and is very close to the local high school, a home Depot, Pete's Fresh Market, and a wealth of local restaurants.
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom property located at 4658 S Troy St offers 700 square feet of living space. The living room features vinyl flooring and is designed for easy maintenance. The kitchen is equipped with essential appliances, including a refrigerator and oven, and benefits from instant hot water. The bathroom is functional and meets basic needs. Additional amenities include air conditioning
This property is located in the vibrant Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago. apartments, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, central heat and air . washer and dryer .
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
