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Kenwood, a part of Chicago's historic southside
Originally meant to be a reprieve from the congestion of greater Chicago, Kenwood has scenic and historical roots, with mansions that still stand today. The southern portion of the community is part of the Hyde Park-Kenwood Historic District, and is considered a Chicago Landmark district. Today, Kenwood retains its vintage feel in the Kenwood Historic District with magnificent architecture, and it has been the home to a multicultural community for years. “It's just a real neighborhood feel; it's a special place. It's a bubble of life on the southside. The people that come here are looking for community," says Susan O'Connor Davis, a local Kenwood realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Koenig Rubloff since 2014 and author of "Chicago's Historic Hyde Park." Former residents include the Obamas and Muhammad Ali, so it's got a bit of a known reputation in the Chicago area, and for good reason. The streets are covered in green space, borders the shores of Lake Michigan and has several unique restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Aerial view of the beautiful and architecturally significant Kenwood historic district.
Walk right into a historic home in Kenwood.
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The vintage architecture of Kenwood
Historic houses built by renowned architects can be found with a simple stroll around the neighborhood, including distinct Prairie constructions and Colonial Revival manors. Many residents live in homes that follow these styles, as they were the forerunners for the architectural brilliance of Kenwood. "The history of the houses there is truly stunning,” says Davis. “There's fabulous old homes and modern tossed in, the structures lend to flexibility.” The neighborhood is filled with vintage greystones and Queen Anne-inspired mansions next door with Chicago brownstones and condos. Antiquated properties that have been rehabbed or meticulously maintained will be pricier, often starting around $400,000 and reach $1 million, with some crossing the $2 million mark. However, condo space varies in Kenwood, so lower prices are available depending on lake proximity and the general size of the building. Plenty of stunning Chicago brick flats run the lower end of the median pricing. Lot sizes in Kenwood are also some of the largest within Chicago, so many residents enjoy expansive yards and green space surrounding their homes.
A beautiful Queen Anne mansion in Kenwood.
Prairie House style homes are a beautiful and popular style in Kenwood.
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The shores of Lake Michigan at The Point
Kenwood Community Park is ideal for residents to run around on the sports fields or volley back and forth on the tennis courts. The park has a playground with a water spray area, and residents tend to the community garden. Kenwood is also home to stunning Promontory Point, a manufactured peninsula of Lake Michigan located within Burnham Park. The park also features the Chicago Lakefront Trail, several museums and a skatepark.
Kenwood Community Park has enough courts for tennis players.
Kenwood is a neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, IL.
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Big-name essentials and the local shops of 53rd Street
Since much of Kenwood is occupied by residential space, locals are delighted that nearby big-name stores have opened to the south of the neighborhood, such as Target and Whole Foods Market. Walking the blocks between East Hyde Park Boulevard and East 53rd Street reveals fitness centers, banks, and restaurants. Carver 47 Food and Wellness Market has locally sourced ingredients for their sandwiches and sweets, and the space is bursting with art and plants.
In Kenwood, Carver 47 Market uses local ingredients for their sandwiches and sweets.
Whole Foods and City Hyde Park complex near the Kenwood neighborhood.
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Visiting the iconic Hyde Park Art Center
Kenwood Park hosts day camps and seasonal sports leagues, as well as season-themed events such as pumpkin picking and Movies in the Park. Only a few streets from Kenwood Park is the Hyde Park Art Center, Chicago's oldest alternative exhibition space. The center highlights exhibits from emerging or unrecognized artists in Chicago, with works constantly on rotation. The center also hosts poetry readings, musical performances and art discussions.
Hyde Park Art Center is a non-profit visual arts center near Kenwood, IL.
Hyde Park Art Center near Kenwood is a wonderful community of artists with residences.
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Getting schooled with the Chicago Public system
Students can begin at William H. Ray Elementary, with a B-minus on Niche, for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. With an A-minus, Kenwood Academy High School offers Advanced Placement as well as clubs and activities to keep students involved. There are also private options, such as the Ancona School, which receives an A-plus from Niche and teaches pre-K through eighth grade. The Ancona School uses the Montessori tradition to teach students.
Kenwood Academy in has an Overall Niche Grade of A-.
The Ancona School is located in the Kenwood neighborhood.
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Commuting from 47th Street Station
The neighborhood is bordered by Route 41, which follows the lake coast and reaches downtown Chicago 5 miles north. Residents can hop on the Metra Electric Line at the 47th Street Kenwood station, which connects to several major parts of the city.
Residents of Kenwood enjoy easy access to Metra rail line taking them to downtown Chicago.
Residents of Kenwood can hop onto the Metra rail line to commute to downtown Chicago.
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Crime and Safety
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Kenwood
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Homicide
4
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
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Kenwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kenwood, Chicago sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Kenwood, Chicago over the last 12 months is $255,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Susan O'ConnorBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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