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About Maywood, IL

About Maywood, IL

A tight-knit village 12 miles west of Chicago

Twelve miles west of Chicago, Maywood is a tight-knit village with an abundance of historic architecture. "It's a beautiful old place with something for everyone," says Tom Kus, who has been the chairman of the Maywood Historic Preservation Commission since its formation in 2008. "There's a lot of pride in ownership for these historic homes." Maywood has an active, churchgoing populace committed to bettering their community, spearheading efforts like Reimagine Maywood, a resident-led campaign to restore the village's neighborhoods. "The mayor is spending a lot of energy to bring back the older areas," Krus says.

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Maywood features a unique variety of home styles from the early and mid 20th century.
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Maywood is a quiet neighborhood in Maywood, Illinois.
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Everything from 1800s Queen Annes to Wright-era Prairies and midcentury modern

The median home price in Maywood is $240,000, which is about $165,000 below the national median. The city's most expensive neighborhood is North Maywood , which has an average home value of $315,000 while its least expensive neighborhood is Downtown Maywood , with an average home value of about $225,000. Home values in Maywood have steadily risen since 2020. The village has a range of historic architecture that showcases everything from late-1800s Queen Annes to midcentury modern ramblers and Prairies. "Every architect that worked for Frank Lloyd Wright built in Maywood," Kus says. "It's a very interesting collection of housing styles, and a lot of homes never completely went into decline. You walk in and go 'wow' because all of the original wood, windows and designs are still there."

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Maywood has a number historic homes that are in wonderful condition.
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Maywood is known for a number of historic homes from the late 1800's and early 1900's.
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Maywood Park District

Maywood has 11 parks, the Lightford Recreation Center and the Fred Hampton Family Aquatic Center. Churches play a significant role in Maywood's culture and there are nearly 30 located within the village. These houses of worship provide residents with a sense of community and often hold social and spiritual events like prayer services, choir practices and a dance ministry.

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Maywood residents are known to frequent Fred Hampton Aquatic Center in the summer.
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Welcome to the Veterans Memorial Maywood Park in Maywood, Illinois.
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Public School Districts 89 and 209 and Triton College

Public School Districts 89 and 209 serve Maywood and both districts get C grades from Niche. The closest community college is Triton College, 3 miles north in River Grove, which has over 150 degree and certificate programs.

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Emerson Elementary School is located in the Maywood neighborhood.
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Irving Middle School serves the Maywood area.
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Maywood Fest

Held each September at Veteran's Park, Maywood Fest is a three-day festival with live music, sports tournaments for teens, a car show and praise and worship service on Sunday. Local businesses sell food and handmade goods, and community organizations set up booths to raise awareness about a variety of topics.

Interstate 290, Metra and Pace

Interstate 290 runs through Maywood, connecting it to Chicago, 12 miles east. Maywood also has a Metra station that gets passengers to downtown Chicago in 20 minutes. Within Maywood, residents can use the Pace bus to get around the village. Maywood is 9 miles south of Chicago O'Hare International Airport and 11 miles northwest of Chicago Midway International Airport.

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Maywood residents can commute on the Metra.
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Maywood can be accessed by Interstate 290.
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Dining options and Reimagine Maywood

Maywood has limited dining options within the village, but local favorites include Poor Boy, a fast-food shop serving hot dogs, sandwiches and gyros; Chicken Factory, a local Halal fried chicken shop; and Carnitas Don Alfredo, a casual, family-owned Mexican restaurant. Village residents are currently working to revive downtown Maywood through Reimagine Maywood, a community-led effort to improve the community's neighborhoods, starting with downtown. The village is also currently taking feedback from the community to find the best ways to improve the area's shopping, dining and transit options.

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Local grocery chains keep residents well-stocked in Maywood.
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Super Target is centrally located in the Maywood neighborhood.
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Weather and the Maywood Police Department

Maywood has average high temperatures in the 80s in the summer and average lows in the teens in the winter. It experiences about 40 inches of annual precipitation with about 20 inches of snowfall. According to FBI data, the Maywood Police Department has seen a steady decrease in property crimes since 2015, while its violent crime rate has remained about the same.

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Maywood Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$274,900
Median Sale Price
$261,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$274,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$174,388
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$105,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
202
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$9
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$173

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
33
Months of Supply
2.00

Average Home Value



Source: Public Records

Top Schools in Maywood, IL

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Best Public Elementary Schools

Lincoln Elementary School
#1 Lincoln Elementary School
A
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10
GreatSchools
Willard Elementary School
#2 Willard Elementary School
A
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10
GreatSchools
Roosevelt Middle School
#3 Roosevelt Middle School
A
Niche
9
GreatSchools
Betsy Ross Elementary School
#4 Betsy Ross Elementary School
B+
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Garfield Elementary School
#5 Garfield Elementary School
B+
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Jane Addams Elementary School
#6 Jane Addams Elementary School
B-
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Lincoln Elementary School
#7 Lincoln Elementary School
B-
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7
GreatSchools
Melrose Park Elementary School
#8 Melrose Park Elementary School
B-
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6
GreatSchools
Roosevelt Elementary School
#9 Roosevelt Elementary School
C
Niche
7
GreatSchools

Best Public Middle Schools

Roosevelt Middle School
#1 Roosevelt Middle School
A
Niche
9
GreatSchools
Forest Park Middle School
#2 Forest Park Middle School
C
Niche
7
GreatSchools
Irving Middle School
#3 Irving Middle School
C
Niche
4
GreatSchools
Stevenson Middle School
#4 Stevenson Middle School
C
Niche
4
GreatSchools
Roosevelt Middle School
#5 Roosevelt Middle School
C-
Niche
2
GreatSchools

Best Public High Schools

Oak Park and River Forest High School
#1 Oak Park and River Forest High School
A+
Niche
9
GreatSchools
Proviso West High School
#2 Proviso West High School
C-
Niche
3
GreatSchools
Proviso East High School
#3 Proviso East High School
C-
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2
GreatSchools

Agents Specializing in this Area

Agent Spotlight

Juan Spezzia
(773) 985-2159
As an experienced agent I have developed a profound understanding of the local real estate market's dynamics and strategies to serve sellers and buyers to maximize their real estate experience. I was raised on the south side of Chicago, lived in the North side and am currently a resident of Hickory Hills, Illinois. I am an expert about Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods with ample experience assisting buyers and sellers alike. I graduated from NEIU to gain imperative business knowledge and attended North Park University to work on my Master’s in HR Management, granting me an unmatched work ethic that is clearly depicted on the way I serve my clients from the get-go.
Currently, I am a full-time real estate agent at Home Sellers Realty where I specialize in various aspects of real estate. I'm not only a homeowner but also an experienced real estate investor owning and managing several properties, granting me key knowledge for those eager to learn about real estate investments. I have had the honor and pleasure of guiding and helping families to become homeowners, sell their homes, and become landlords. All it takes is information and mindset!
My work ethic and commitment are not only rooted in creating and maximizing my clients’ real estate experience but also in fostering long-lasting relationships. This has granted me an opportunity to become a part of my clients’ memories, families, and real estate goals. My clients’ best interests, needs, and trust are not just mere concepts of my day-to-day transactions but the core and success of my business.
Outside of being a licensed real estate investor, I am also a husband, a father, and a dog parent! My two sons simply give me strength, courage, and push that shape my behavior, actions, and commitment to my family, clients and the communities I serve. I understand firsthand the process of buying or selling a home and the endless questions that are closely tied to the process. Being understanding, communicative, transparent, and guiding my buyers and sellers to make informed decisions have given my business an edge to be able to be part of the American Dream we all long for.
Above all, I am committed to maintaining the high standards of integrity and professionalism that the real estate industry demands as a core of my business. Your real estate needs, closely linked to making an informed decision through my expertise and guidance imperative to my goals, and together we can make them a reality.

So, if You are “Looking to BUY or SELL? I’M the App YOU NEED!”
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