Park Manor
Bungalows abound amongst other home styles
Park Manor has approximately 260 historic Chicago-style brick bungalows built between 1915 and 1927 situated throughout the neighborhood. Detached, multi-story brick homes and row houses are common, with apartments generally located toward the northern borders. The neighborhood's average listing price is just over $200,000, but homebuyers will find some three-bedroom fixer-uppers in need of major renovations having price tags of less than $70,000. Additionally, Park Manor is widely walkable due to its well-lit sidewalks.
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Local favorites with custom dishes and famous ties
The cozy community of Park Manor is a hub for small businesses. Josephine’s Southern Cooking, frequented by the late singer Aretha Franklin and known for its soul food, provides locals a friendly atmosphere for hosting events or simply enjoying a good Southern-style meal. Josephine’s features soul food classics such as fried chicken, cornbread and catfish, as well as a few New Orleans favorites, including gumbo and jambalaya. Further north off 71st Street, Doughboy’s Chicago wins over patrons with its famous "spaghedough," the owner's savory, saucy take on traditional spaghetti. Less than a mile south, locals can stop by Lem’s Bar-B-Q, an independently owned and operated spot where patrons can walk up to the window to purchase rib tips, fried chicken and hot links. Additionally, fast-food chains can be found in the neighborhood’s southern side for a quick bite on the go. Locals can access grocery stores and pharmacies such as Aldi and Walgreens within the borders of Park Manor, and a variety of small businesses and shops can be found off East 79th Street.
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Numerous schools in the Park Manor area
Several public, private and charter schools await young learners, including Park Manor Elementary School and Ruggles Elementary School. Wendell Phillips Academy High School first opened its doors in 1904, and, today, serves 700 of the area's students and earns a C-minus overall grade from Niche. Phillips Academy also partners with a number of Chicago educational programs that assist at-risk youth and challenged communities with accessing educational resources.A park nearly a century old
Just south of 71st Street, residents can find Meyering Park, which has served the community since 1926. Meyering Park features a fieldhouse with two multipurpose rooms, a playground, a splash pad, multiuse sports fields and a basketball court. Additionally, walkers can use the gravel path that circles the park’s almost-four-acre span.Historical landmarks near the neighborhood
Just east of Park Manor sits Oak Woods Cemetery, the most historically significant cemetery within Chicago city limits. This landmark provides maps for self-guided walking tours, pointing out the final resting places of such historical figures as civil rights activist Ida B. Wells, Olympic track star Jesse Owens and Chicago’s first African-American mayor, Harold Washington.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Shanara Carter
Shanara Carter
eXp Realty
(877) 850-0972
120 Total Sales
2 in Park Manor
$170K - $200K Price Range
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Arianne Kendrick
Arianne Kendrick
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 316-0896
26 Total Sales
1 in Park Manor
$232,000 Price
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Celeste Parker
Celeste Parker
Alex Drew Realty and Property Management
(708) 412-6807
35 Total Sales
2 in Park Manor
$95K - $330K Price Range
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Marsha Green
Marsha Green
Real People Realty
(708) 934-0761
88 Total Sales
1 in Park Manor
$252,500 Price
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Brandy Bell
Brandy Bell
Baird & Warner
(888) 774-4398
85 Total Sales
5 in Park Manor
$83K - $285K Price Range
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Tina Hollins
Tina Hollins
Coldwell Banker Realty
(773) 570-2696
124 Total Sales
2 in Park Manor
$125K - $339K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Meyering (William) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Washington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Boating
Memorial Park
Grand Crossing Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Adams (John C.) Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Dobson Park
- Playground
Railroad Junction Playlot Park
- Playground
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
18 min drive
Subway
69Th Street Station
Bus
King Drive & 70th Street
Bus
69th Street & King Drive
Bus
79th Street & Indiana
Bus
State & 66th Street
Bus
79th Street & Langley
Bus
State & 70th Street
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Park Manor | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Park Manor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Park Manor, Chicago sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Park Manor, Chicago over the last 12 months is $420,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$549,000
Median Sale Price
$420,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$420,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$657,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Last 12 months Home Sales
59
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$426
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,584
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1916
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,806
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,551
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,057
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,000 - $1,300 per month
- 6752 S Michigan Ave
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 6752 S Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
15,654
Median Age
40
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,222
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,533
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
24.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
55.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
74
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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