North Maywood
Traditional homes in Maywood and Melrose Park
Most of North Maywood’s single-family homes were built between the 1870s and the early 1960s. Home styles are varied, including American Foursquares, minimal traditional homes and split-levels. Brick, wood and vinyl exteriors are common, and some homes have more ornate features like columns, dormer windows and gable-front roofs. Values start near $150,000 and top out near $425,000.Multi-family units in the neighborhood are generally on the northeast side of the community in the Residences of Riverwoods condominium complex and the Melrose Commons senior apartment community. Most of these were built in the mid-2000s, ranging between $200,000 and $450,000.
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Foundations at District 89 schools
Two elementary schools within Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District No. 89 serve the community. Jane Addams Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School both earn B-minus grades on Niche. Public school students in the area generally continue to Stevenson Middle School, which offers 10 sports programs throughout the year and earns a C grade. Proviso East High School, which gets a C-minus, has more than 20 athletic programs.
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The outdoor life in Thatcher Woods
To the neighborhood’s east, Thatcher Woods is a wide-reaching preserve made up largely of floodplain forest area along the Des Plaines. The 245-acre area offers a variety of activities, including hikes along the walking trails, spots for birdwatching, picnic areas and an indoor venue available for rentals. Bataan Park sits just south of Jane Addams Elementary School’s campus and has a play area, two baseball fields and a dedicated area for tennis and pickleball. Just south of the neighborhood, the outdoor pool at Maywood Park and the Maywood Public Library District are prime choices for cooling off in the summer. The park is popular year-round with baseball fields, a basketball court and open green space.
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Traditional Mexican food, short stacks for brunch and big box shopping
Several big box retailers are situated on the retail corridor near North Avenue. Groceries and everyday needs are readily available at Jewel-Osco, Target and Costco. Specialty options such as SamsBeauty Warehouse and Best Buy Outlet are also nearby, alongside a Goodwill thrift store, Marshalls and Ross. On the south side of the neighborhood, a Walgreens store offers a quick stop for prescriptions near Lake Street, with small convenience stores such as Maywood One Stop Shop and Supermercado Oriente Food and Liquor rounding out the area’s shopping selections.A humble gas station exterior gives way to the sizzle of the grill and the checkerboard-lined walls at Carnitas Don Alfredo, a Mexican take-out shop on the south end of the neighborhood. The restaurant serves up tacos, tortas and burritos throughout the week, while focusing on pozole and menudo soups on the weekends. Easygoing brunches are a specialty at Mr. Stacks, a daytime diner with specialties like bananas foster French toast and lemon blueberry crepes alongside traditional pancake and egg platters. Popular fast food and casual restaurants such as Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Starbucks and Olive Garden are available near the big box stores on the neighborhood’s north side.
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Annual celebrations, movies and natural wonders
Entertainment options close to residents include the Cinemark Melrose Park and XD movie theater on North Avenue. To the east in River Forest, the Trailside Museum of Natural History hosts book clubs, rotating exhibitions and guided nature tours on the grounds of a Victorian estate. Maywood Fest, an annual celebration that brings live music, vendors and carnival attractions to the village, happens about a mile south of the neighborhood in Veterans Park each September.
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14 miles from downtown Chicago
North Avenue and 1st Avenue are the main thoroughfares in North Maywood, with the latter connecting Maywood to Melrose Park. Downtown Chicago and the Loop are about 14 miles east of the neighborhood. Pace bus stops are available along 5th Street for local travel. Commuters can catch trains into Chicago or other parts of the Chicagoland area via the Maywood Metra station on Main Street, just south of the neighborhood. For medical emergencies, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is just north of the neighborhood on North Avenue. Residents traveling beyond north Illinois can catch flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, about 8 miles north.
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Tre Lyerly
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jorge Vigil
Jorge Vigil
HomeSmart Realty Group
(877) 554-1280
82 Total Sales
1 in North Maywood
$349,900 Price
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Gene Villamiel
Gene Villamiel
Villa Miel Realty, Inc.
(708) 729-5413
46 Total Sales
1 in North Maywood
$215,000 Price
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Angela Walker
Angela Walker
Angela Walker Homes Real Estate Group
(708) 300-9563
177 Total Sales
4 in North Maywood
$208K - $380K Price Range
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Cecil Sabu
Cecil Sabu
Responds QuicklyALLURE Real Estate
(312) 854-7471
50 Total Sales
1 in North Maywood
$315,000 Price
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Ernestina Preciado
Ernestina Preciado
RE/MAX 10
(708) 998-4209
191 Total Sales
1 in North Maywood
$320,000 Price
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Venny Rivera
Venny Rivera
eXp Realty
(224) 458-2864
309 Total Sales
1 in North Maywood
$299,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Bridge Meadow
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Parking Lot
Thatcher Woods Glen
- Trails
- Events
- Parking Lot
West Maywood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Veterans Memorial Maywood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Silver Creek Park
Maywood Picnic Grove
Bataan Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Maywood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Maywood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Maywood, Maywood sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Maywood, Maywood over the last 12 months is $355,000, down 73% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$387,000
Median Sale Price
$355,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$449,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$720,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$272,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-73%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$341
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,421
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,133
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,138
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,531
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,008
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,995 - $2,175 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 900 Sq Ft
- 1650 Riverwoods Dr
- Melrose Park, IL
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,601
Median Age
41
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,526
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,947
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 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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