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Suburban Chicago neighborhood with access to everything
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, North Mayfair residents live in a sea of colorful Chicago bungalows with a diverse selection of aesthetic styles. Despite being a more suburban area of the city, these walkable streets are full of culture, close to unique restaurants, and next to one of the area's most notable nature parks. North Mayfair's backyard is the LaBagh Woods with its woodland trails winding around the north branch of the Chicago River. This neighborhood has grown extensively over the last decade due to its proximity to primary routes around the city. Those looking for a quiet neighborhood amidst the excitement of Chicago may feel at home in North Mayfair.
North Mayfair is a quiet neighborhood located in northwest Chicago.
North Mayfair is a neighborhood full of history and culture in Chicago.
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Historic bungalows
Chicago bungalows sit in rows along the city blocks in North Mayfair. “This is a historic bungalow district in Chicago, and I would say 90-95% of homes fall into that category,” says Alexandra Burki, a Broker at @properties who has lived in North Mayfair for over 12 years. “There are lots of multigenerational families in this neighborhood. Kids grow up and live on the next block. People don’t move all that often. They come here, and they stay here for a long time.” Townhouses and brick ranchers are common in this neighborhood, and most homes were built around 1925. Home prices range from around $375,000 - $700,000. For $368,000, potential homeowners can find a 2-bedroom brick bungalow with wood flooring. For $675,000, potential homeowners can find a 4-bedroom Georgian home with two stories across the street from Gompers Park. According to the CAP Index, North Mayfair has an overall crime score of 3 out of 10.
Classic brick bungalows are well represented in North Mayfair.
Some Mayfair homes sit on corner lots featuring decorative dormers.
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Superb dining experiences
Restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries line the sides of Lawrence Avenue, which acts as the Mayfair downtown and transforms into a commercial district further east in Albany Park. In North Mayfair, Shibam Yemeni Kitchen is a local favorite restaurant that serves Middle Eastern dishes like lamb mandi and chicken kabsa. Those craving a healthy homemade meal should try the ginseng chicken soup and fried dumplings at Ssyal, a Korean restaurant with stews, smoothies and tea. Pollo Campero is a Guatemalan restaurant with fried and grilled chicken dishes served with rice. Groceries can be found at ALDI just east on Pulaski Road. Target Grocery is in Eden's Collection, a shopping center with box stores at the neighborhood’s northwest corner on Foster Avenue.
Try some authentic middle eastern dishes at Shibam Yemeni Kitchen in Mayfair.
Ssyal features authentic Korean dishes in North Mayfair.
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Music festivals and area culture
North Mayfair is a culturally diverse neighborhood. Chicago’s Irish American Heritage Center, two blocks south, hosts book clubs, live folk music at its theater and food at the 5th Province Pub. There are three masjids within four blocks along Elston and Lawrence Avenue. The Salvation Army Mayfair Community Church holds services and offers community support at the neighborhood’s northeast corner. Lollapalooza is perhaps the biggest event in the region with an annual music festival in a four-day event. In 2024, there are over 170 artists performing live. Mayfair Fest is a fall festival with games, live music, entertainment and food trucks in Mayfair Park. The Chicago Blues Festival is another event that highlights the city's music history.
Gompers Park and LaBagh Woods
Residents can cast a fishing line at Gompers Lagoon and Wetland, a 6-acre park with a lagoon home to wildlife, like migrating birds in the neighborhood’s northeast corner on Carmen Avenue. Those looking to get active can work on their serve at the Gompers Park Tennis Courts or shoot threes at the basketball court. Families can take a trip to the North Mayfair Playlot Park, to have picnic by a shady playground.
Gompers Park has an outdoor pool, a large playground, sports fields and walking trails on the north side of Foster Avenue. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the 20 miles of paved and unpaved trails for hiking and biking at LaBagh Woods, a nature preserve about a mile north that connects to Gompers Park. “We enjoy having that close by. You can literally walk across Foster Avenue, hop onto the trail and not even feel like you’re in the city,” says Burki.
Catch some fish with friends at Gompers Lagoon in North Mayfair.
Bike or walk along the trails at LaBagh Woods in North Mayfair.
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Language program at Palmer Elementary
Kids can attend Palmer Elementary School, which has an overall Niche grade of B, it and offers a bilingual program with 23 languages, including Arabic and Spanish. ASPIRA Charter – Haugan Campus has an overall grade of C-minus, and students can begin taking programs and submitting art to the All-City Performing and Visual Arts exhibits. Theodore Roosevelt High School has a C-plus overall grade, and students can take classes like game design through the school’s Career and Technical Education programs.
Palmer Elementary School is a well rated public school in Mayfair with about 747 students.
ASPIRA Haugan Middle School is a Chicago charter school in Albany Park.
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Take the train or walk
North Mayfair is very walkable with a Walk Score of 82 out of 100. Residents can rely on their feet to reach common destinations. There are two bus stops on Foster Avenue and two on Pulaski Avenue. The nearest Metra Station is one mile south on Montrose Avenue for commuters to get around Chicago. The Chicago O'Hare International Airport is only eight miles west of North Mayfair. Downtown Chicago is 11 miles southeast on Interstate 90. The neighborhood has access to Interstate 94 going north, and roads like Elston Avenue can take residents throughout the city without even getting on the interstate.
Commuters can get downtown via the Mayfair blue line.
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On average, homes in North Mayfair, Chicago sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in North Mayfair, Chicago over the last 12 months is $449,950, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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