$733,653Average Value$338Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Saugaunash has access to parks, local restaurants and schools
Sauganash is on Chicago's Northwest Side, where tree-lined streets and nearby forest preserves give the area a quieter, more residential feel than much of the city. LaBagh Woods borders the neighborhood, and the Sauganash Trail connects parks and natural areas for walking and biking. The Sauganash Community Association organizes annual events like a Fourth of July parade and holiday celebrations that draw neighbors together throughout the year. Local restaurants and shops along the main corridors handle everyday errands and casual dining without a long drive.
What home styles and prices to expect in the neighborhood
Sauganash is full of single-family homes with Georgian, Tudor, colonial and ranch-style architecture. Most homes were built between the 1940s and 1960s, and there are a few new builds throughout. You can also find brick townhouses. Prices range from the lower $400,000s to $2.4 million, and the median price lands around $620,000. “The great thing about it is that it’s literally considered a suburb within the city,” says Steve Porter, an owner and broker with Redefined Residential, who specializes in the area. The whole neighborhood is full of tall shade trees and sidewalk-lined streets.
Colonial homes dot Sauganash streets.
There are Tudor-style home in Sauganash.
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Residents are within walking distance of public and private schools
The neighborhood is part of the Chicago Public Schools district. “It’s one of the last few walk-to-school neighborhoods,” says Pat McEneely, real estate broker with Christie's International Real Estate, who both sells and lives in the neighborhood. Sauganash Elementary School is the designated neighborhood school, serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade with a STEM lab and a fine arts and world language programs. Niche gives the school an A-minus. Students can advance to William Howard Taft High School, an International Baccalaureate World School with a B-plus rating. Private options include the A-rated Queen of All Saints School.
Children can attend Sauganash Elementary School.
Sauganash students can attend William Howard Taft High School.
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How drivers and bus riders travel around Sauganash
Sauganash is near Interstate 94, the Edens Expressway, and leads about 10 miles to . The drive can take around 15 minutes, depending on traffic. You’re also about 15 minutes from the O’Hare International Airport when traffic is light. Several Chicago Transit Authority bus routes run through the area and connect to surrounding communities like Niles and Skokie.
Where to walk, bike and explore the outdoors in Sauganash
At the center of outdoor life is Sauganash Park, which has baseball fields, tennis courts and a combination football and soccer field. Kids can run around the playground, and the fieldhouse hosts programs and classes year-round. The Valley Line Trail, also called the Sauganash Trail, runs along the park's edge and connects walkers, bikers and joggers to LaBagh Woods. A nature preserve, LaBagh Woods is popular with birdwatches and hikers who want access to the North Branch Trail system.
Sauganash Park features tennis and pickleball courts.
Residents can picnic in LaBagh Woods near Sauganash.
Sauganash Trail runs into LaBagh Woods.
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Sauganash residents celebrate year-round
The Sauganash Community Association puts on annual events to bring the neighborhood together throughout the year. Some of the biggest events are:
Fourth of July Parade and Picnic, a tradition with decorated bikes, floats and a community picnic
Bob Perkaus Memorial 5K, a fall run and walk that raises money for local scholarships and community programs
Clean N' Green, an April clean-up event at Sauganash Park to get ready for spring
Commuters can catch the Metra at Forest Glen station.
Sauganash has many CTA bus stations.
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Whole Foods is one of many grocery options available to Sauganash shoppers.
Dining and grocery options are around the neighborhood
When you want to dine out, there are options along the neighborhood’s edge, from fast food to sit-down spots. A few standouts include:
Sauganash Grill, a neighborhood spot serving burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes
The Little Sherpa, a Nepalese and Indian restaurant with Himalayan-inspired curries and momos
Thai O'Clock, a Thai kitchen offering noodle dishes, stir-fries and traditional soups
You’re also close to Whole Foods Market and Joong Boo Warehouse Market when you need groceries. There are shopping centers near the neighborhood with more options, like Edens Collection, which has Target and Five Below.
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Sauganash Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sauganash, Chicago sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Sauganash, Chicago over the last 12 months is $610,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$599,900
Median Sale Price
$610,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$645,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$485,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$485,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
75
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$338
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
2,234
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,947
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,131
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,138
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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