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Horner Park

Horner Park

Urban Core Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois

Cook County 60618
$1,086,945 Average Value
$514 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Horner Park blends riverfront recreation and historic housing

Horner Park is a North Side Chicago neighborhood shaped by its namesake park and the Chicago River running alongside it. The park covers nearly 60 acres of the community, offering everything from sports fields to walking paths for walkers and runners. Along with all the green space, buyers often choose the neighborhood for its diverse collection of classic brick homes, vintage flats and updated condos. Local schools, walkable streets and community events add to the neighborhood's welcoming, family-friendly appeal.

Horner Park is located along the North Branch of the Chicago River.
Horner Park is located along the North Branch of the Chicago River.
Enjoy live music during Horner BrewFest in Horner Park.
Enjoy live music during Horner BrewFest in Horner Park.
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Housing options range from vintage flats to newer condos

Residential streets offer a mix of single-family and multifamily homes. Classic Chicago brick bungalows, two-flats and three-flats from the 1920s retain their original hardwood floors, detailed millwork and large bay windows. Newer multistory options often have updated kitchens and rooftop decks. Condos and duplex-down units in vintage courtyard buildings usually include high ceilings, fireplaces and private balconies. The neighborhood's median sale price is around $1.3 million, with homes ranging from the low $300,000s to $2.1 million.

Two-flats and three-flats are common in the neighborhood.
Two-flats and three-flats are common in the neighborhood.
Lots are usually compact with minimal yard space.
Lots are usually compact with minimal yard space.
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The area's namesake park offers sports fields, trails and river access

Spanning nearly 60 acres, the neighborhood's namesake park is one of the largest parks on the North Side. It's a major sports hub, with a dozen baseball fields for Little League games and hard courts for basketball, tennis and pickleball. It also has an indoor fieldhouse, a nature garden and a dog park. The North Branch of the Chicago River runs along the park's eastern edge, lined with multiuse trails and launch points. "The river gets used quite a bit," says Robert Munds, Realtor with Jameson Sotheby's International Realty. "My son worked at one of the kayak places. We'd go over there and just jump in a kayak for an hour or so, putz around a little bit." Next door to Horner Park, California Park offers the indoor McFetridge Sports Center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Play a game of basketball with friends at Horner Park.
Play a game of basketball with friends at Horner Park.
Trails in Horner Park are great for running or walking.
Trails in Horner Park are great for running or walking.
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Students can apply to attend Lane Tech College Prep High School near the community.
Students can apply to attend Lane Tech College Prep High School near the community.

Nearby Chicago schools offer gifted learning and AP opportunities

Horner Park is part of Chicago Public Schools. Elementary options include Bell Elementary School, which has a regional gifted center, and Waters Elementary School, which integrates environmental science into its curriculum. The area is also close to Lane Tech College Prep High School, a selective-enrollment school with the largest Advanced Placement program in Illinois.

Commuters have access to Interstate 90 and the L train

Horner Park has strong walkability and bikeability, with sidewalks and Divvy bike-sharing stations available throughout the area. West Irving Park Road and North Western Avenue are the community's main roads, providing commuters access to Interstate 90 and . Multiple Chicago Transit Authority bus routes cover the area, and several stations on the CTA's L train system are a short drive away.

Most homes have alley access and detached garages for off-street parking, but on-street parking is also widely available. Except for a few streets that fall within the permit-only zone, spaces are open to the public, which can make it more difficult to find spots in the evenings and on weekends.

You can catch the CTA bus from the Horner Park neighborhood.
You can catch the CTA bus from the Horner Park neighborhood.
Divvy bike-sharing stations offer a different way to get around.
Divvy bike-sharing stations offer a different way to get around.
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Local dining ranges from bakeries to Bib Gourmand restaurants

Dining options are easy to find within the neighborhood and in surrounding areas. You can sit down for a meal or grab a drink at these spots:

  • Burning Bush Brewery, a microbrewery with a rotating tap list, dog-friendly taproom and riverside patio
  • Laschet's Inn, a local fixture since 1971 offering schnitzel, rouladen and German beers
  • Lutz Bakery, a European-style bakery open since 1948 known for its cakes, tortes and tea room
  • Kraken Sushi & Beyond, a Japanese restaurant offering sushi and plant-based options
  • Boonie's Filipino Restaurant, a Michelin Bib Gourmand spot for classics like chicken adobo
The area also has a convenient shopping scene. Local shops, like Uncharted Books, and supermarkets line main roads. People can pick up groceries at Aldi or browse the stalls at the Horner Park Farmers Market, a seasonal Saturday morning market.

Try out a new beer at Burning Bush Brewery in Horner Park.
Try out a new beer at Burning Bush Brewery in Horner Park.
Lutz Bakery offers a selection of European-style cakes and sweets.
Lutz Bakery offers a selection of European-style cakes and sweets.
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Neighbors gather for concerts, block parties and BrewFest

Horner Park has a full calendar of community events, many of which are organized by the Horner Park Advisory Council. "There are tons of block parties," Munds says. "Every weekend there's a festival in the neighborhoods over the summer." During the annual John O'Connell Summer Concert Series, you can stroll over to the park and watch jazz musicians or rock bands play. Every July, the neighborhood comes out for the Horner BrewFest, a craft beer festival featuring local breweries, food trucks and live music.

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Transit

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

19 min drive

Bus

Western & Belle Plaine

Bus

Western & Berteau

Bus

Western & Grace

Bus

Addison & Campbell

Bus

Irving Park & Rockwell

Bus

2700 W Irving Park

Bus

Irving Park & Campbell

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
666
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1926
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,290
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,605
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,269
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,267

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
3
Median Rent
$1,875
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,150
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,325
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,700
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,650
Median Condo Rent
$2,100
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,100

Demographics

Total Population
3,272
Median Age
39
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$154,330
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$170,917

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
65.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
31.1%
% Population in Labor Force
87%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Very walkable

Walkability®

80 / 100

Good public transit

Transit®

70 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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