Downtown Homewood
Comics, ladies' fashions and empanadas
Locally owned shops and restaurants lend the area a distinctive Homewood flair. Anjel’s Boutique specializes in ladies’ evening wear and refined outfits. Next door, home décor, bath items and accessories are some of the offerings for sale at The Villager Gift Shop. Right across Dixie Highway, Zone Comics and Games hosts regular tabletop gaming events between shelves of the latest issues from Marvel, DC and the independent comic scene. Stops for groceries close by include Walt’s Food Center and Jewel-Osco.The menu at Empanadus focuses on doing one thing well: Argentinian-style empanadas. The shop offers more than 15 fillings, and popular flavors like sausage, beef, and chicken have their names pressed into the shell so guests know exactly what to expect from a box full of different flavors. A neon blue-lit bar and contemporary surroundings set the tone at Asian Harbor, a sit-down spot with a sushi bar, Chinese-American favorites and other Asian-fusion selections. Pulled pork sandwiches, beer-battered cod and baby back ribs are some of the menu highlights at Twisted Q Barbeque Bar & Grill, a laid-back restaurant with checkerboard tile on the ground, Cubs and Bulls memorabilia on the walls and a well-stocked bar behind the main counter.
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Early 20th century houses, later-built condos
Downtown Homewood’s home market is early 20th century single-family homes, a few two-flat properties and condos built in later decades. Bungalow, Cape Cod and Victorian properties sit between blocks of shops and businesses. Sales in the area are somewhat rare due to a small supply of homes in the immediate downtown area, and properties that do go up for sale generally close in 3 weeks or less. Houses and condos in the area typically sell between $140,000 and $370,000.
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Acclaimed education at Homewood-Flossmoor High
Young kids in Downtown Homewood attend schools within Homewood School District No. 153. Elementary-level students are split between two schools; Willow School serves students from kindergarten through and a B-plus grade on Niche, while Winston Churchill School offers classes from third grade to fifth grade and earns a B. The B-ranked James Hart School serves middle school-level students and has more than 40 extracurricular activities and sports programs, including a chamber orchestra, a student-run news channel and paper, a dance team and a chess club.Homewood-Flossmoor High School has 25 Advanced Placement courses for college-bound students and career and technical education programs focused on engineering, industrial technology and other major employment opportunities. The school earns an A-minus grade on Niche.
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Play dates and baseball games at Irwin Park
On the east side of the neighborhood, Richard D. Irwin Park is a prime space for youthful fun on the playground, games on the baseball diamond and walks along the paved walkways. Orchard Park has similar offerings a few blocks away, alongside a tennis court. Golfers ready to spend a day on the green can head west to Ravisloe Country Club. Located on the other side of the train tracks downtown, the club features an 18-hole golf course, a full-service restaurant and a driving range.
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Nights out at Lassen's Tap and Fifth Quarter Tap
From May through October each year, the Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market is a weekly staple on Saturdays in Martin Square. Monthly indoor markets are hosted at the Homewood Auditorium during the off-season. Other regular events include summer block parties at Martin Square, Pride Fest celebrations at the Irwin Park Bandshell in June, the annual Homewood Fire Department Open House each October and the Holiday Lights celebrations along Martin Avenue and Ridge Road.
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Convenient connections to Interstate 294
Dixie Highway runs through the center of downtown Homewood, connecting the neighborhood to the rest of the village. Residents are about 25 miles south of Chicago and can reach the city by car with Interstate 294 or by catching the Metra commuter train from the station near Ridge Road and Harwood Avenue.For medical emergencies, Advocate South Suburban Hospital is about 2 miles west of the neighborhood. Residents traveling beyond the Chicago area can catch flights from Chicago Midway International Airport, about 17 miles north of the neighborhood via I-294.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Beth Kaim
Beth Kaim
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage
(224) 366-9429
143 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Homewood
$280,000 Price
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Teresa Joyce
Teresa Joyce
Responds QuicklyWeichert, Realtors The Home Team
(708) 866-2174
72 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Homewood
$605,000 Price
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Mark Groble
Mark Groble
Responds QuicklyTeam GT PLLC
(708) 834-7963
83 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Homewood
$205,000 Price
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Mike McCatty
Mike McCatty
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Circle
(708) 729-5757
1,195 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Homewood
$60K - $140K Price Range
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Bud Caruso
Bud Caruso
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(708) 265-3976
128 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Homewood
$170,000 Price
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Neil Gates
Neil Gates
Responds QuicklyChase Real Estate LLC
(708) 905-8161
636 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Homewood
$367,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Homewood,IL Patriot Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Disc Golf
- Grills
Woodborough Park
- Soccer
- Trails
- Playground
Heritage Park
- Playground
Richard D. Irwin Park
Leavitt Avenue Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Stone Hollow Park
Dolphin Lake Park
Pinewood Park
Homewood Estates Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
30 min drive
Train
Homewood Station
Bus
Ridge Rd & Martin Ave
Bus
183rd St & Dixie HWY
Bus
Homewood Metra Station
Bus
Dixie HWY & Ridge Rd
Bus
Dixie HWY & 183rd St
Bus
Harwood Ave & 183rd St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Homewood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Homewood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Homewood, Homewood sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Homewood, Homewood over the last 12 months is $360,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Sale Price
$360,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$280,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$334
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
104
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,750
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,067
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
886
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
684
Median Age
42
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,244
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,947
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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