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Stateway Gardens

Stateway Gardens

$320,431 Average Value
$191 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

An up-and-coming college community with access to surrounding districts

Illinois Institute of Technology comprises roughly half of the Stateway Gardens community, resulting in a relatively low-key commercial and residential landscape. However, its location offers ample public transportation options, granting access to the retailers and restaurants of areas to the north. Meanwhile, White Sox games at Guaranteed Rate Field directly west and events in downtown Chicago 3 miles north keep students and residents alike busy throughout the year. “It’s a young, vibrant neighborhood,” says David Piche, a broker with Fulton Grace Realty, who specializes in the Metro Chicagoland area. “I would consider it an up-and-coming area in Chicago, where people are starting to invest in it. Prices are lower, and there’s a lot of room to move up.”

Mies van der Rohe's face is featured on the IIT student center in Stateway Gardens.
Mies van der Rohe's face is featured on the IIT student center in Stateway Gardens.
Residents of Stateway Gardens support the Chicago White Sox baseball team.
Residents of Stateway Gardens support the Chicago White Sox baseball team.
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Getting around on the "L"

Despite the absence of bike lanes throughout the neighborhood, occasional Divvy bike rental stations support those who enjoy getting around on two wheels. Similarly, those utilizing public transportation can hop on Chicago Transit Authority buses. Commuters using the “L” train can access the green line at 35th-Bronzeville-IIT station on South State Road and the red line at Lou Jones station on West 35th Street. Interstate 90 borders to the west, creating a bit of noise for those living close by and providing 19-mile drives to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. When necessary, visits to Insight Hospital & Medical Center are a shorter 1-mile trip northeast.

Check out the iconic CTA tunnel above the student center at IIT in Stateway Gardens.
Check out the iconic CTA tunnel above the student center at IIT in Stateway Gardens.
The Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 19 miles away from Stateway Gardens.
The Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 19 miles away from Stateway Gardens.
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Recently built condos and row houses from the early 1900s

The streets of Stateway Gardens present grid-like blocks and well-traveled sidewalks synonymous with city settings. Brick-clad, multi-level condos and townhomes built in the last twenty years cut into the horizon and share space with apartments built from the mid-20th century onward, which make up the bulk of the community’s residential stock. “A lot of parents buy condos and apartments for their families while they or their kids go college, and then bring in a couple of roommates to make payments easier,” Piche says. Meanwhile, a drive down Michigan Avenue along the neighborhood's eastern border reveals row houses, many built with stone, dating back to the early 1900s. Properties with larger upkeep needs range from $65,000 to $110,000, while turnkey condos and townhomes typically range from $200,000 to $300,000. However, upscale properties with access to greenspaces and larger historic homes, like the rowhomes of South Michigan Avenue, can reach up to $600,000.

Stateway Gardens offers a mixture of brick single family homes and condos.
Stateway Gardens offers a mixture of brick single family homes and condos.
Stateway Gardens features a number of older three-story apartment buildings.
Stateway Gardens features a number of older three-story apartment buildings.
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Trips for daily essentials along East 35th Street

Trips to Lake Meadows Shopping Center on East 35th Street, less than 10 blocks away east of the neighborhood, include stops at Jewel-Osco for groceries and a handful of chain restaurants. Along the same Stretch is Harold’s Chicken #88, a local favorite known for its fried chicken and an array of original sauces served on the side. Tasha Jarrett, Realtor with Oak Realty of Chicago Inc., shares that the area doesn’t have a robust selection of sit-down dining options and mentions many take the “L” north to reach the eateries of South Loop. Similarly, Southgate Market, home to retailers like Burlington, Marshalls and several others, is located 3 miles northwest.

Residents of Stateway Gardens get all of their grocery needs at Jewel-Osco.
Residents of Stateway Gardens get all of their grocery needs at Jewel-Osco.
Stateway Gardens has lots of shopping and dining available at Lake Meadows Shopping Center.
Stateway Gardens has lots of shopping and dining available at Lake Meadows Shopping Center.
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Cooling off at Amour Square Park

Though IIT’s campus has plenty of green spaces for unwinding between classes, Stateway Park, a block south, offers plenty of space for a picnic and a pair of baseball diamonds for pick-up games. Hot days can include trips to the outdoor pool at Armour Square Park on the other side of Interstate 90, also home to a traditional playground for the little ones, or dipping into Lake Michigan at 31st Street Beach, located a mile east of the community.

Armour Square Park is a great place to take the kids near Stateway Gardens.
Armour Square Park is a great place to take the kids near Stateway Gardens.
Stateway Park offers baseball diamonds and plenty of green space.
Stateway Park offers baseball diamonds and plenty of green space.
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Short walks to Guaranteed Rate Field

Fans of the White Sox don’t have to go far to cheer on the team during the Major League Baseball season. In fact, Guaranteed Rate Field sits on the other side of Interstate 90, granting walking access for those looking to catch a game. Events in downtown Chicago 3 miles north are also accessible and include annual staples like the Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park in June, and Lollapalooza held at Grant Park in August.

Cheer on the White Sox at the Guaranteed Rate Field near Stateway Gardens.
Cheer on the White Sox at the Guaranteed Rate Field near Stateway Gardens.
Residents of Stateway Gardens enjoy their short walk to the Guaranteed Rate Field.
Residents of Stateway Gardens enjoy their short walk to the Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Community partnerships at Wendell Academy High School

Three different elementary schools serve young students in the community, but most live within the boundaries of Beethoven Elementary School. The school teaches students prekindergarten through 8th grade and maintains a C-minus rating on Niche. Meanwhile, the community’s older students will all head to Wendell Phillips Academy High School. The High School, which holds a C-minus rating, works with several nearby community partners, including the University of Chicago, The Urban Alliance, Embarc and more.

Students of Stateway Gardens attend Wendell Phillips Academy High School.
Students of Stateway Gardens attend Wendell Phillips Academy High School.
Students in Stateway Gardens begin their education at Beethoven Elementary School.
Students in Stateway Gardens begin their education at Beethoven Elementary School.
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The Department of Public Safety at Illinois Institute of Technology

Stateway Gardens’ CAP Index crime score is 5, compared to the national average of 4. However, it scores a 7 for other violent crimes. As a response, the school has developed The Department of Public Safety. Efforts include providing daily incident reports about the surrounding area and offering 24/7 safety escorts for students and faculty. “I think the economy improving over recent years is improving everything,” Jarrett says. “Crime is definitely down in this area, and I haven’t seen any in a while.”

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Chicago Midway International

14 min drive

Subway

35Th-Bronzeville-Iit Station

Subway

Sox/35Th Street Station

Bus

State & 35th Street

Bus

Pershing & Wabash

Bus

35th Street & Federal

Bus

3400 S State

Bus

State & 38th Street

Bus

Michigan & 31st Street

Bus

State & 32nd Street

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Stateway Gardens US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 9 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Stateway Gardens Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$238,000
Median Sale Price
$193,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$392,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$159,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$228,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$191

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
155
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,066
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,189
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
742

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,657
Median Age
31
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$19,099
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$51,537

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
35.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.9%
% Population in Labor Force
49.2%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

80 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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