$453,717Average Value$258Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Schorsch Forest View blends nature, walkability and convenience
Schorsch Forest View is a small, community-oriented neighborhood on Chicago's Far Northwest Side tucked between expansive woodlands and suburbs. Buyers are often drawn to the area for its friendly, walkable atmosphere filled with winding streets, spacious homes and tidy yards. Residents enjoy quick access to Schiller Woods, a massive nature preserve with trails for hiking, biking and winter sports. Local restaurants and supermarkets are just a quick stroll away along North Cumberland Avenue, the area's main commercial and commuter corridor.
Residents can enjoy walks through Schiller Woods.
See familiar faces at Sicilian Bakery Inc, a longtime staple for fresh bread and pastries.
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Home styles range from brick ranch-style homes to courtyard condos
Most streets offer solid brick ranch-style homes from the mid- to late 20th century. Split-level homes appear throughout the area, adding variety while maintaining overall character. Prices usually range from the low $400,000s to the low $700,000s. The area also has a fair share of mid-rise condo buildings with courtyard settings and private parking. HOA fees often cover utilities like heat, water or gas, keeping monthly costs more predictable. Units typically sell between the low $100,000s and the mid-$200,000s.
The neighborhood is fairly small compared to surrounding areas. Streets are also highly walkable, so you're likely to see familiar faces out and about each day. "When the neighborhood was planned over 50 years ago, the developer's goal was to create a community-oriented neighborhood, and they've definitely succeeded at meeting that goal," says Realtor April Kibler with Coldwell Banker Realty.
Ranch-style homes sit on tidy lots lined with sidewalks.
Split-level homes are found throughout Schorsch Forest View.
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Schiller Woods offers trails, fishing ponds and winter sports
The expansive Schiller Woods preserve borders the neighborhood, offering acres of woodlands, prairie and wetlands to explore along the Des Plaines River. You can hike or bike for miles along the Des Plaines River Trail before taking a rest at one of the park's picnic groves. People also like to spend their afternoons fishing at Schiller Pond. The preserve stays busy even in winter. Hiking trails become cross-country skiing paths, and "local kids love visiting the preserve to use the popular sledding hill," Kibler says.
Many people like to go fishing at Schiller Pond.
See if you can spot the wildlife at Schiller Woods nature preserve.
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Local bakeries, grocery stores and restaurants are within a short walk
Several shops and restaurants line North Cumberland Avenue, making daily errands an easy task, even on foot. You can grab groceries at Jewel-Osco or Produce World, then pick up fresh bread and homemade cannoli at Sicilian Bakery Inc. For a bite to eat, people stroll or cruise down the street to spots like:
Velour Restaurant, a modern Ukrainian restaurant serving traditional entrees and handcrafted desserts made in-house
Zora Restaurant, a lively eatery serving traditional Serbian dishes in a cozy, low-lit setting
The Blossom Cafe, an all-day American diner with a spacious, plant-filled patio
EZ Shawarma, a counter-serve spot serving classic Middle Eastern cuisine
Taco Moro, a laid-back Mexican restaurant known for its quesobirria tacos
The Blossom Cafe is a local favorite for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Two grocery stores are next door to the community's homes.
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Commuters use North Cumberland to reach highways and the Blue Line
North Cumberland Avenue runs through the community, connecting drivers to state Route 19 and Interstate 90. The avenue and its cross streets experience heavy daily traffic, which can lead to higher noise levels in parts of the neighborhood. Commuters can reach in about 15 miles, or 40 minutes depending on traffic. Public transit options include CTA and Pace suburban buses and the nearby Cumberland Blue Line station. The neighborhood is also near Chicago O'Hare International Airport, which means residents will often heard planes overhead.
Commuters use Interstate 90 to travel around Chicago.
You can easily catch CTA buses from the neighborhood.
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Public school options include Taft High School
Students typically attend Chicago Public Schools, starting at Dirksen Elementary School. Many kids then head to Taft High School, an International Baccalaureate World School also offering Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses.
Most kids attend Dirksen Elementary School.
Taft High School has more than 60 clubs to choose from.
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What to know about flooding in Schorsch Forest View
While the neighborhood is generally considered lower risk for river flooding, intense rainstorms can overwhelm the local sewer system, causing basement and street flooding.
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Schorsch Forest View Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Schorsch Forest View, Chicago sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Schorsch Forest View, Chicago over the last 12 months is $210,000, down 50% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$219,950
Median Sale Price
$210,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$530,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$224,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-50%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$258
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
833
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
950
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,097
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
700
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
650
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Market Report
Chicago Housing Market
Chicago's home prices are climbing faster than any other top US market.
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