McKinley Park
Worker cottages, converted warehouses and two flats
Developers confident that this neighborhood is poised for growth have made creative use of the old industrial stock by converting former warehouses into modern loft condominiums. Some units can go for between $200,000 and $300,000. McKinley Park is otherwise made up largely of walkable blocks where many homes with brick exteriors and front gabled roofs line the streets. Two unique, but common, homes seen here are workers’ cottages and two flats. The workers’ cottages can be pointed out by their front gabled roofs and stairways directly leading to front doors on raised floors. These types of homes, many of which were built right before the turn of the 20th century, can run roughly between $210,000 and just under $400,000, depending on factors like whether they were recently renovated and square footage. Two flats, some of which can be found in workers’ cottage style buildings, are two-story buildings with separate entrances to each unit. They usually come with a set up of three bedrooms and one bathroom on both the first and second floors. Often marketed as investment properties, they draw buyers who plan to rent at least one of the units. These entire properties can go from around $360,000 to nearly $500,000.Groceries at Oakley Foods and dinner at La Palapa
A cluster of various stores exist in the neighborhood’s north end, including Oakley Foods, Cermak Fresh Market, Mariano’s Target and Jewel-Osco. Near West 35th Street, those who want to try out a Mexican seafood dish can dine in a beach-themed setting at La Palapa. Or they can go for some classic diner fare like Reuben and grilled cheese sandwiches at the New Archview. Then those looking to simply kick back and chat over some local brews can go to the Marz Community Brewing Company just off South Ashland Avenue.The park with the neighborhood’s namesake
Located along South Western Boulevard and West Pershing Road, the roughly 70-acre McKinley (William) Park offers amenities ranging from walking trails and lagoon with a casting pier to a myriad of athletic facilities. The amenities here include a gym, a gymnastics center, an artificial turf soccer field, baseball fields, basketball courts and a seasonal ice skating rink. The park was named in honor of 25th President William McKinley.Movies in the Park
In addition to providing a variety of sports facilities and other amenities, McKinley (William) Park hosts a number of special events throughout the year, including Halloween events and a Movies in the Park series.Career pathways at Horizon academy
Schools located in and just outside McKinley Park include Everett STEM Elementary School, Evergreen Academy Middle School and the Thomas Kelly College Preparatory high school, all of which grades of C-plus or higher from ratings site Niche. Students here can also attend the Horizon Science Academy, a public charter school serving kindergarten through 12th grade and which received a B-plus rating from Niche. Although it’s not a graduation requirement, Horizon Science Academy students are highly encouraged to complete pathways related to their interested field of study in college. Those pathways are Public Service, liberal arts and STEM, which each include subgroups like law and legal affairs, journalism, computer science and engineering.Multiple ways to reach downtown Chicago
Although McKinley enjoy being away from the busier parts of the city, they are still just 5 miles away from downtown Chicago and its myriad of amenities and destinations. To get there, they can take Interstate 55, which runs along the neighborhood’s northern end. They can also take the “L,” the Chicago Transit Authority’s train system and which has two stations in McKinley Park.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gina Ziobro
Listing Leaders Northwest, Inc
(708) 360-7866
178 Total Sales
1 in McKinley Park
$235,000 Price
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Andrea Maldonado
Realty of America, LLC
(866) 720-6171
94 Total Sales
4 in McKinley Park
$199K - $480K Price Range
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Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,064 Total Sales
2 in McKinley Park
$270K - $315K Price Range
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Leopoldo Saucedo
Urbanitas Inc.
(833) 647-1831
195 Total Sales
1 in McKinley Park
$411,000 Price
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Cinny Chui
Century 21 Realty Associates
(888) 255-3717
29 Total Sales
1 in McKinley Park
$449,000 Price
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Elena Pichardo
Realty of America, LLC
(708) 554-4870
82 Total Sales
1 in McKinley Park
$415,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | McKinley Park | US |
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Homicide | 5 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
Robbery | 7 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
McKinley Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McKinley Park, Chicago sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in McKinley Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $273,500, down 54% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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