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West Lawn draws long-term residents and frequent flyers
West Lawn borders Midway International Airport on Chicago's southwest outskirts. Other than air traffic, it’s a pretty quiet neighborhood. Quaint cottages and bungalows line the streets, where residents stay for the long term. Sidewalks are well-maintained, so you can walk to the restaurants along Pulaski Avenue and 63rd Street or to local youth soccer and baseball games at the parks. The Orange Line stops at the airport, so commuters can get to The Loop.
West Lawn is in close proximity to Chicago's Midway Airport on its western border.
West Lawn's residents take pride in their landscaping and community.
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This neighborhood is predominantly single-family homes
Most homes here are Chicago bungalows and workers’ cottages built in the 40s and 50s. “It is a single-family neighborhood, but there are some apartments and two-flats and three-flats,” says broker Erika Villegas with Re/Max in the Village and a previous West Lawn resident. “It’s probably a 70-30 mix.” As a more residential part of the city, West Lawn homes often have personal touches, like little front gardens. Back alleyways run parallel to streets, hiding detached garages from sight, but offering spots to park instead of the street.
Chicago bungalows are the predominate style found in West Lawn.
Whymsical brick homes give a unique character to West Lawn's tidy streets.
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West Lawn is comparable to surrounding neighborhoods
West Lawn’s home prices are about on par with the surrounding neighborhoods. Its median housing price is about $310,000, which is just $10,000 less than neighboring West Elsdon, but about $30,000 more than Marquette Park and Scottsdale. Most homes here fall between the $200,000s and the mid $400,000s.
You can walk to local diners and taco spots
You can walk to your favorite local restaurant in West Lawn. “Huck Finn Restaurant has amazing breakfast and great donuts, pastries and ice cream,” Villegas says. “That’s a neighborhood favorite because its always packed.” Paco’s Tacos is a casual Mexican spot where they serve tacos in small plastic baskets. Palermo’s has a comprehensive menu with plenty of pasta and pizza options. “You have a good mix of things that have been here for 20 years and then others from the past 5 years,” Villegas says.
Pacos Tacos is a local hot spot for lunch on Pulaski Road in West Lawn.
Small, locally owned shops line 63rd Street in West Lawn.
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Indoor and outdoor activities around West Lawn
Parks are also within walking distance in this neighborhood. West Lawn Park’s turf field hosts a lot of local soccer leagues, while baseball games are primarily at Madigan Park. “They also have a lot of indoor activities in the winter. My young one was taking soccer classes in West Lawn last winter,” Villegas says. The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture showcases Lithuanian art, history, language and cuisine in its exhibits and programs. While not within walking distance, major grocery stores like Walmart and Target are next door in Bedford Park, just a short drive away.
Residents take to the pitch at West Lawn Park to perfect their skills.
The Balzekas Museum has a collection of paintings and documents on Lithuanian history.
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West Lawn's transit options and the proximity to Midway
West Lawn residents are within walking distance of Midway International. “We’re on the edges of the city, so you have a lot of city workers like police officers and teachers, and then you have a mix of people who work at the airport,” Villegas says. When navigating West Lawn and the city, you can get around via:
The Orange Line: This L line ends at Midway but also goes downtown.
Buses: Stops line major streets like Pulaski and 63rd.
Interstate 55: Just 3 miles away, I-55 heads downtown and to the suburbs.
The well-maintained sidewalks and proximity to parks, restaurants and schools also mean the neighborhood is highly walkable. However, West Lawn doesn’t have designated bike lanes.
The Midway Orange Line stop is the major transit hub for West Lawn rail and CTA bus connections.
Commuting in West Lawn is a breeze with several active CTA bus lines on major streets.
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Students can walk to and from public schools
West Lawn is part of Chicago Public Schools. It’s a school-choice district, but there’s a number of schools within walking distance. Hubbard High School is located right in the middle of the neighborhood and offers the International Baccalaureate Program.
West Lawn's Lee Elementary is within walking distance of homes.
Hubbard High's music program receives support from Chicago’s Music of the Baroque Ensemble.
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It ain't bad but it's not good either just mind your business and you'll be fine. Lots of gang activity towards the eastern closer to englewood side but keep going west and it's better
5.0Current Resident
6/19/2018Niche Review
West Lawn is a great family neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago. It is only a few minutes away from Midway Airport and about 15 to 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. There are many different restaurants and parks in this walkable neighborhood.
4.0Current Resident
12/29/2018Niche Review
I have lived here for 25 years. Great places to eat. Schools are good. Grocery stores are good. Sidewalk are maintained. Nice parks, fishing,golf,soccer,places for children to play baseball.
3.0Niche User
12/22/2015Niche Review
Generally, the area is very safe and I feel comfortable walking through the neighborhood. However, there is not a huge police presence and they take a while to get there.
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West Lawn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Lawn, Chicago sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in West Lawn, Chicago over the last 12 months is $335,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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