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Park Manor is a well-connected neighborhood in South Side
Park Manor is a historic Chicago neighborhood known for its early 20th-century brick bungalows, many of which have been modernized while retaining vintage appeal. Here, you'll find long-standing locally owned restaurants and shops, giving the community a true hometown personality, with well-known spots like Josephine’s Southern Cooking and Lem’s Bar-B-Q. There's access to several Chicago Public Schools along with private and charter options, and you're close to outdoor recreation at Meyering Park. Convenient transportation includes nearby interstates, CTA bus routes and access to the Red and Green train lines.
Classic Chicago-style bungalows and rowhomes
In Park Manor, you’ll see streets lined with historic Chicago-style brick bungalows built between 1915 and 1927, bringing a vintage vibe to the area. “People are modernizing these older homes, but they keep the charming historic points,” says Brandy Bell, a broker with Baird & Warner. Currently living in the South Side, she’s been assisting homebuyers in Chicago for five years. “If you’re interested in older homes with the classic Chicago feel, you can find that here.” Detached, multi-story brick homes and rowhomes are common, with apartments near the north side. Investment properties can easily sell below $100,000. Renovated single-family homes and multi-unit buildings sell between the low $300,000s and upper $600,000s. Park Manor is very renter-friendly, with over 50% of the population renting their homes.
Park Manor has many historic and beautiful homes in its area.
Many of the houses in the Park Manor area have a nice light pole on their front lawn.
One of many beautiful homes nested in the quaint Park Manor area.
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Long-standing local restaurants and nearby essentials
The cozy community of Park Manor is a hub for small businesses. “If you’re a foodie, you’re going to love living around the area,” Bell says. “I’ve had some of the best meals of my life just popping into a neighborhood restaurant.” You can easily walk to some of Park Manor’s many eateries, including:
Josephine’s Southern Cooking, known for its soul food
Doughboy’s Chicago with its famous "spaghedough," a saucy take on traditional spaghetti
Lem’s Bar-B-Q for rib tips, fried chicken and hot links
Fast-food chains can be found in the neighborhood’s southern side for a quick bite on the go. There are plenty of grocery stores and pharmacies such as Aldi and Walgreens, and a variety of small businesses and shops can be found off East 79th Street.
The Brown Sugar Bakery has many great choices for delicious desserts.
Since 1954, Lem’s Bar-B-Q House has been known for its rib tips and hot links.
Aldis has many customers that enjoy shopping at their stores.
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Park Manor Elementary School is a great school in the area.
Education options with Chicago Public Schools
Like all city areas, Park Manor is served by Chicago Public Schools, the fourth-largest school district in the country. Several public, private and charter schools await young learners, including Park Manor Elementary School and Ruggles Elementary School. Most schools in the neighborhood fetch average ratings from Niche, but parents can opt for school choice during open enrollment periods.
A beloved local green space and getting to the lakeside
Just south of 71st Street, you can head to 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. “It’s super easy to just hop on a bus and go over to the lakeside, too,” Bell says. “It’s not far from places like Rainbow Beach and Jackson Park.”
Easy to hop onto the interstate and public transportation
Park Manor is bordered by interstates 94 and 94E, major roadways for the city, so it’s easy to hop into your car and get right on the road. There are two main train stops, 69th and King Drive, that let locals hop onto the Red and Green lines. Buses roam the neighborhoods constantly, and Bell notes direction matters when it comes to public transport. “The train is more for north-south travel, but most people will just take the bus if they need to head a little east or west, at least within the city,” she says.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Park Manor
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Park Manor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Park Manor, Chicago sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Park Manor, Chicago over the last 12 months is $190,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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