Trumbull Park is a South Side Chicago neighborhood forged by industry, surrounded by rail lines and minutes from the former South Works steel mill. Single-family homes surround a New Deal-era public housing development, located near popular restaurants and Lake Michigan beaches.
At the heart of this community is the 434-unit Trumbull Park Homes public housing development, which dates back to 1938 but was renovated in the 2000s. Tenant income limits are based on the area’s median income. The streets around Trumbull Park Homes include quaint bungalows, ranch-style houses and Georgian-style options, some of them over 100 years old. “The neighborhood got really popular during the industrial era when we were making steel in the area,” says local broker Lisa Foster, who’s with @Properties and has 25 years of real estate experience. “It got popular because people wanted to live close to where they worked.” The now-defunct South Works steel mill was about 4 miles from Trumbull Park and employed thousands.
The homes line streets with tree-shaded sidewalks, and floor plans average about 1,200 square feet. Houses in need of repair typically start around $60,000, while renovated properties may reach the low $300,000s.
Kids in the area can enter the massive Chicago Public Schools system, one of the largest in the country. Families may explore magnet schools, open enrollment schools and specialty programs outside their attendance zone. Admission usually hinges on space and a lottery. The neighborhood is zoned for schools including Orville T. Bright Elementary School, which is right beside Trumbull Park Homes and covers prekindergarten through eighth grade. Student activities include drawing and choir. The area’s George Washington High School has career and technical education programs in game design and culinary arts.
Trumbull Park itself stretches 18 acres and is a short stroll for many. “People like going there,” Foster says. “That’s where a lot of people do their recreation. I even went over there as a young child myself.” The park has a playground, four ball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts, and a pool that’s open in the summer. It’s also home to the Trumbull Fieldhouse, where you can throw some punches in the boxing center or take a weight training class. With the Lake Michigan coast just about 3 miles from Trumbull Park, Calumet Beach is the place to go on a warm, sunny day, or to Calumet Park for walks by the water. The Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area is nearby as well, for nature walks and wildlife sightings.
The Trumbull Park area has a flavorful dining scene, with many of the area's restaurants scattered along Torrence Avenue. Options include:
From Trumbull Park, Interstate 90 connects to the Windy City's downtown area. Commuters can also hop on the Chicago Transit Authority bus from one of the many neighborhood stops, such as Torrence Avenue and 103rd Street. Metra commuter rail is not too far away, roughly 3 miles to the 103rd St. station. Residents are also about 2 miles away from Advocate Trinity Hospital, which has an emergency department.
Leopoldo Saucedo
Urbanitas Inc.
(833) 647-1831
181 Total Sales
1 in Trumbull Park
$80,000 Price
Jamey Kassaros-Johnson
Kale Realty
(630) 793-0618
91 Total Sales
1 in Trumbull Park
$75,100 Price
Rafael Alvarado
Shield Real Estate
(855) 336-2789
133 Total Sales
1 in Trumbull Park
$58,000 Price
Lisa Foster
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(312) 313-5956
123 Total Sales
1 in Trumbull Park
$235,000 Price
George Filippidis
Delta Realty, Corp.
(855) 398-9549
204 Total Sales
1 in Trumbull Park
$80,100 Price
Tamika Marks
Trademarks & Associates
(888) 589-1720
238 Total Sales
1 in Trumbull Park
$133,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Trumbull Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Trumbull Park, Chicago sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Trumbull Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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