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Small business owners and artists live in Chatham
Located on Chicago’s south side, the Chatham neighborhood features multiple locally owned businesses, popular parks, and convenient public transport. The art scene also thrives here with Artists On the 9 and other local art galleries. Those who want to support local businesses might pick out new clothes at boutiques along South Cottage Grove Avenue or get sweet treats at The Brown Sugar Bakery. "Chatham is one of the nicer and more family friendly neighborhoods in Chicago's south side," says local real estate broker Carolyn Barnes with Real People Realty who has over 26 years of experience. "And residents enjoy tons of shops and amenities just a short walk from their doorstep."
Artists on the 9 is an amazing space featuring local artists in Chatham.
Collection Clothing in Chatham has a large selection of clothes.
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Getting bites at Brown Sugar Bakery and Oooh Wee It Is
Multiple different locally owned restaurants sit around Chatham. Mitchell Smith, the branch manager for the Chicago Public Library Whitney M. Young Jr. Branch, says, “We have a lot of restaurants here; it just depends on what you’re looking for. There’s Josephine’s Southern Cooking, Oooh Wee! It Is and Uncle John’s BBQ.” Smith also recommends Brown Sugar Bakery, a popular spot for sweet treats. Studio Movie Grill, a spot frequented by Chatham residents, provides in-theater drinking and dining selections while showing the newest Hollywood flicks. Food4Less and Aldi sit across Interstate 95 when locals need to pick up groceries, and they also visit Family Dollar just south of Cole Park. More retail options are scattered along South Cottage Grove Avenue. Le Club Boutique provides fashionable women’s clothing, and other locally owned shops sit around the area, such as America’s Kids, Obsessed Chicago Boutique and Effortless Style Studio Boutique.
There are many local businesses and restaurants in Chatham.
Brown Sugar Bakery near Chatham is a local favorite serving delicious cakes and sweets.
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Taking the train or CTA bus
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses can take commuters to stops like Food4Less or the Chicago State University Campus, which sits less than 2 miles south of the neighborhood. The buses also stop by the 91st Street and 87th Street train stations for those who go 13 miles into Downtown Chicago for work or to explore the museums there. Interstate 94 is another close-by option for traveling to the Windy City.
Metro tracks take Chatham residents to their jobs in Downtown Chicago.
Public transportation runs frequently through Chatham.
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Bungalows make up the neighborhood
Most locals rent their homes, but single-family homes are often on the market. Simple bungalows fill the Chatham neighborhood. Fixer-upper homes ready for renovations can sell for $75,000 to $150,000. Move-in ready options land in the $200,000 to $400,000 range, including homes with detached garages, limited yard space and concrete front steps. Paved sidewalks run through the area, giving residents a path to use when walking their dogs or going for a jog. The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a 5 out of 10 crime score, with 10 being the highest. The national average is 4, and the area has an above-average score for violent crime. Homes between East 87th Street and East 89th Street often sit in the Garden Homes Historic District. These homes were built in the early 1990s and often look like two homes attached in the middle.
Single family homes sit on sidewalk-lined streets in Chatham.
Chatham has plenty of single-family homes for reasonable prices.
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Playing at Tuley Park or Brown Memorial Park
Tuley Park, the largest park in the neighborhood, features 10 tennis courts, an indoor gymnasium and a playground with an interactive splash pad for cooling off in the summer. The park also hosts outdoor after-school programs and adult fitness classes. Locals of all ages can have fun at Nat King Cole Park, also known as Cole Park, or Brown Memorial Park. Both have playground equipment, baseball diamonds and basketball courts.
Nat King Cole Park has a full-court basketball court to shoot some hoops.
Tuley Park has a large lawn area perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Brown Memorial Park is a large park in the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Community get-togethers around town
The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch Library puts on movie nights, meet-the-author events and family game nights. “Our events get people together, and we have events for adults and kids to participate in,” Smith says. The area has over 15 places of worship, including the Masjid Al Farooq, Chatham-Avalon Church of Christ and New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church.
There are many churches and mosques to visit in Chatham.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch on the north side of Chatham is a great resource for locals.
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Dixon Elementary supports students and local vendors
Arthur Dixon Elementary School serves Chatham students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. Niche gives the school a C-plus. “Dixion Elementary is one of the top schools in our area,” Smith says. The school brings in vendors for their African American Bazaar, also known as Cultural Connections, so the students can see their neighbors fulfilling their dreams and running successful businesses. Some may also attend the C-rated Jane A. Neil School or C-minus-rated Burnside Academy before later graduating from Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School, which earns a C-plus.
Dixon Elementary School offers plenty of fun after school activities.
Neil Elementary School has a lovely front entrance with shrubs and planters.
Welcome to Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School in Chatham.
Burnside Elementary School serves grades K-8 and received a C- from Niche.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Chatham
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chatham Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chatham, Chicago sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Chatham, Chicago over the last 12 months is $218,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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CHATHAM UPDATED AND BEAUTIFUL 3 FLAT BUILDING WITH ONE UNIT AVAILABLE SET UP LIKE A CONDO WITH 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHS. WONDERFUL ENSUITE IN THE MAIN BEDROOM. FULLY UPDATED UNIT INCLUDING STAINLESS PACKAGE IN KITCHEN,WASHER AND DRYER IN UNIT AND 2 WONDERFUL FULL BATHS. YOU WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL MODERN UNIT THAT INCLUDES ONSITE PARKING. TENANT CREDIT REQUIREMENT: SCORE OF 640 AND NO EVICTIONS.CALL
CHATHAM UPDATED AND BEAUTIFUL 3 FLAT BUILDING WITH ONE UNIT AVAILABLE SET UP LIKE A CONDO WITH 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHS. WONDERFUL ENSUITE IN THE MAIN BEDROOM. FULLY UPDATED UNIT INCLUDING STAINLESS PACKAGE IN KITCHEN,WASHER AND DRYER IN UNIT AND 2 WONDERFUL FULL BATHS. YOU WILL LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL MODERN UNIT THAT INCLUDES ONSITE PARKING. TENANT CREDIT REQUIREMENT: SCORE OF 640 AND NO EVICTIONS.CALL
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