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Bronzeville

Bronzeville

Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois

Cook County 60653

$417,636 Average Value
$178 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

Residential neighborhood with a history

A renowned center for African American culture, Bronzeville’s past residents include famous figures such as civil rights activist Ida B. Wells and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks. This proud legacy is reflected in the neighborhood’s many monuments and strong community ties.
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MLK Dr monument mid shot
MLK Dr monument mid shot
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Historic row houses on residential streets

Bronzeville’s historical significance extends to its row houses built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that feature ornate brick and stone facades. These properties line the streets and can cost anywhere between $125,000 and $500,000, depending on square footage. “On average, housing is less expensive in that area compared to other Chicago neighborhoods,” says Real Estate Broker David Piche with Fulton Grace Realty, who has over 25 years of experience. The Greystone is a quintessential neighborhood structure, and most can be found along Martin Luther King Drive, the community’s main thoroughfare. While most of the homes are relatively old, new developments have started to spring up throughout the area for roughly $700,000 to $850,000.
Single-family Residence in Bronzeville
Single-family Residence in Bronzeville
Multi-family High Rise Building
Multi-family High Rise Building
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City parks with athletic facilities

When residents need a break from the city, they can head to one of Bronzeville’s numerous parks. Anderson Park is small but has basketball courts and a baseball field that it shares with Well Preparatory Elementary School. Residents can also stretch their legs at Ellis Park, a 13-acre green space featuring athletic fields and a playground. The new recreation facility, which opened in 2016, contains a pool, fitness center and rooftop terrace. Or head just a mile east to access the beaches and sprawling parks along Lake Michigan’s shore.
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Oakwood beach, burnam park, skyline and bronzville backdrop
Oakwood beach, burnam park, skyline and bronzville backdrop
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Phillips High School
Phillips High School

Notable Chicago public schools

The Bronzeville neighborhood is home to several public schools, including Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy, which teaches kindergarten through eighth grade. Despite its C grade from Niche, Wells is listed as a 21st Century IB World School and partners with Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) to provide after-school extracurriculars for its students. From there, students can attend Wendell Phillips High School. It may have a C-minus Niche grade, but the school’s student-run media program received the Spotlight on Technology Award from Chicago Public Schools in 2013. Phillips High is also known for its notable alums, including jazz icon Nat King Cole and members of the original Harlem Globetrotters.

Cultural events in Bronzeville

Bronzeville residents celebrate the community’s heritage and artistic endeavors through various community activities. “There are a ton of festivals and cultural events in Chicago,” Piche says. The annual Bud Billiken Parade is the largest African American parade in the country, featuring live bands, food and contests. Additionally, art enthusiasts can join a monthly tour of local galleries or visit the South Side Community Art Center. As a designated Chicago Landmark, it’s been hosting cutting-edge exhibits since 1940.
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MLK murals
MLK murals
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Bronzeville subway station and bus stops

With Downtown Chicago just 5 miles north, Bronzeville residents can easily hop on the Green Line at the Indiana Avenue and 40th Street subway station to explore more of the city. There are also bus stops all along East Pershing Road, South Martin Luther King Drive and East 35th Street. “In terms of walkability, the area is kind of spread out, so it’s not convenient but it’s still walkable,” Piche says. Those who drive their own vehicles can head west to get onto Interstate 90 and travel throughout Chicago.
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aerial MLK and monument
aerial MLK and monument
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Restaurants with Southern comfort and cultural cooking

Bronzeville has several restaurants and cafés in the area to enjoy. A fine dining establishment with a dress code, Pearl’s Place elevates homestyle meals such as slow-smoked ham hocks and shrimp po’boys. There’s also Yassa African Restaurant, which specializes in traditional Senegalese cuisines like fish stew and fried plantains. For a casual bite to eat, Chicago’s Home of Chicken and Waffles dishes out its namesake meal and other soul food favorites. Those who want to cook at home can grab groceries from Mariano’s or King Supermarket.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Lauren Shimmon

    Lauren Shimmon

    Dream Town Real Estate

    (312) 561-3244

    164 Total Sales

    1 in Bronzeville

    $358,500 Price

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  • Maikol Akintonde

    Maikol Akintonde

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (855) 287-8462

    111 Total Sales

    1 in Bronzeville

    $274,000 Price

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  • Robert Rohrback

    Robert Rohrback

    Keller Williams Infinity

    (331) 202-1371

    103 Total Sales

    1 in Bronzeville

    $333,000 Price

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  • Stephen Taylor

    Stephen Taylor

    HomeSmart Realty Group

    (708) 394-7060

    16 Total Sales

    1 in Bronzeville

    $280,000 Price

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  • James Morris

    James Morris

    JMRI Corp

    (866) 860-1362

    80 Total Sales

    1 in Bronzeville

    $58,500 Price

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  • Denise Foote

    Denise Foote

    Responds Quickly

    Baird & Warner

    (708) 905-4890

    139 Total Sales

    3 in Bronzeville

    $330K - $720K Price Range

    Denise Foote
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Chicago Midway International

16 min drive

Subway

Indiana Station

Bus

35th Street & Rhodes

Bus

Pershing & Giles

Bus

Cottage Grove & 40th Street

Bus

Pershing & Michigan

Bus

King Drive & Oakwood Boulevard

Bus

3600 S King Drive

Bus

King Drive & Pershing

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Bronzeville US
Homicide 9 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Bronzeville Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Bronzeville, Chicago sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bronzeville, Chicago over the last 12 months is $284,950, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$289,700
Median Sale Price
$284,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$767,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$205,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$178

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
659
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1917
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,094
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,641
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,161
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
836
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Jun 14
    10 - 11am

    334 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653

    $739,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,940 Sq Ft
    • 334 E Pershing Rd
    • New 7 days ago

    Step into a home that feels like it was designed just for you-where modern luxury meets everyday ease in a quiet, gated enclave just moments from the pulse of the city. This 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath residence welcomes you with soaring 14-foot ceilings in the living room, flooding the space with natural light through sleek tilt-and-turn windows. The flow is open yet refined, with a tempered glass

    Jennifer Bell Fulton Grace Realty

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  • Saturday, Jun 14
    1:30 - 2:30pm

    3540 S Prairie Ave Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60653

    $275,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 3540 S Prairie Ave
    • Unit 1
    • New 8 days ago

    POPULAR BRONZEVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD! Step into this bright and inviting duplex, featuring 3BR's/2BA's with the added potential of basement expansion! INTERIOR FEATURES INCLUDE; hardwood flooring throughout, kitchen w/granite tops, custom cabinetry, and separate dining. Primary bedroom with freshly painted private bathroom. HUGE unfinished full basement is a blank canvas awaiting your vision!

    Britta Welbon-Rivera Baird & Warner

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
7,134
Median Age
37
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
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
$27,857
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,343

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
29.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
% Population in Labor Force
50.1%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

65 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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