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Home to community-focused residents and plenty of public transportation
Grand Crossing is a southside Chicago neighborhood bordered by Lake Michigan a few miles to the east and Oak Woods Cemetery directly north. Once a busy railway hub in the 1800s, the community is now a prime location for public transportation access and is near Chicago-based cultural hotspots. It is also home to community-focused residents looking to bring life into the somewhat industrial pocket. “What’s unique is its industrial feel juxtaposed by a residential feel, which is now starting to work together,” shares Yanira Doyle, Realtor with The Doyle Way at Compass and resident of the neighboring Chatham. “It’s a beautiful thing to see an old warehouse be made into a daycare for the youth.”
Harvest fresh produce or enjoy the lush plants at the local community garden in Grand Crossing.
Grand Crossing is a community-focused neighborhood with plenty of public transportation.
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Gatherings in Grand Crossing Park
The community’s namesake park is a hub for local gatherings, such as periodic Drum Circle nights and evening movies on the lawn. Residents also enjoy meeting with friends for a game of cards or letting the little ones run free on its padded playground. Less than a mile northeast sits Stony Island Arts Bank, which displays archived and contemporary art. They feature curated exhibits by local artists and run the Art Banks Cinema, a weekly free screening and discussion of films made by and for Black audiences. A few blocks west sits the Oak Woods Cemetery, where visitors enjoy peaceful walks while visiting the graves of greats like Jesse Owens and Ida B. Wells and several others.
Grand Crossing Park features many play structures.
Grand Crossing is a neighborhood rich with history.
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Grand Crossing's homes
From its sidewalks, it’s easy to recognize that the neighborhood is part of Chicago’s “Bungalow Belt,” as this style makes up most of the community. Alongside these are ranch and worker’s cottage-style homes, also built from the late 1800s through the 20th century, as well as brick-clad condo buildings. Though green spaces are absent throughout, mature white oak trees are dotted along streets, sitting within grassy medians, providing a bit of green in the somewhat industrial area. Prices for homes here are less than half the Chicago Metro Area’s average, a big pull for potential homebuyers. “It may be a good opportunity for homeowners to grow alongside the community and its market,” explains Doyle. It’s adjacent to the up-and-coming Woodlawn to the north, which U of C is heavily invested in, and will eventually overflow into the Grand Crossing area.” Home prices here range from $50,000 for homes in need of renovation to just below $400,000 for a larger, recently redone house.
Classic Chicago brick bungalows are well represented in Grand Crossing.
Colorful split level homes can be found throughout Grand Crossing.
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Brown Sugar Bakery sweets
For many, weekend mornings begin with southern-inspired baked goods from Brown Sugar Bakery, just ten blocks east, known for its cupcakes and caramel cake. Closer to home are the fresh subs and salads at The Wrap Bar on South Cottage Grove Avenue, also home to Dat Donut, a family-owned spot that’s served the area since 1994. For shopping, Jewel-Osco, K&G Fashion and Dollar General are located in the northeast corner, while Walgreens and local spots like Le Club Boutique sit in the southwest corner.
Stop by Brown Sugar Bakery, a renowned southern style bakeshop near Grand Crossing.
Grand Crossing families can get their groceries at Jewel Osco.
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Community events at Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Students prekindergarten through 8th grade can attend Arthur R. Ashe Elementary School, which maintains a C-minus rating on Niche, before heading to Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School. The home of the Huskies has a C-minus rating as well and holds several events for students and families throughout the year, including its Community Feeding & Giveaway holiday event. Those in attendance are welcomed with free food, music and games, get to take family snapshots and partake in toy and winter coat giveaways.
Emil Hirsch Metropolitan High School is a public four year magnet school in Grand Crossing.
Ashe Elementary School in Grand Crossing has 364 students in grades PK and K-8.
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Commuting from Grand Crossing
Much of the community uses public transportation for daily commutes to work. And though only 2 miles in length from north to south, Grand Crossing is home to four Metra stops, each a part of the red line. These lead into Chicago, making for 35-minute trips into downtown, which is also accessed along a 10-mile drive via the I-94 Expressway. Meanwhile, flights at Chicago Midway International Airport sit 9.1 miles away via East Marquette Road, and visits to South Shore Hospital are a short 2-mile drive along East 76th Street. Even closer to home is The University of Chicago’s Campus, which sits 1.2 miles north along South Ellis Avenue.
Commuters can access the Metra at the 75th Street station in Grand Crossing.
Divvy bikes offer an eco friendly transportation option in Grand Crossing.
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C.H.A.M.P.S. youth programming
Grand Crossing has a 9 out of 10 for homicide, as well as a 7 out of 10 for both assault with a weapon and robbery, compared to the national average of 4 for each of these categories. Several organizations and local non-profits have worked to lower these numbers. For example, C.H.A.M.P.S., Culturally Helping And Making Positive Success, is a program that mentors young Black and Brown men on the city’s southside, including access to mental health support. Similarly, RPSA Youth Development programming provides an array of opportunities for the youth, while Habitat Chicago’s Neighborhood Grants Initiative is helping homeowners with minor repairs and, in return, increasing both home and community pride.
The Gary Comer Youth Center in Grand Crossing is a well recognized youth organization facility.
Locals chat at the Juneteenth Block Party in Grand Crossing.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Grand Crossing Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grand Crossing, Chicago sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Grand Crossing, Chicago over the last 12 months is $169,900, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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