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Old Town pairs historic homes with walkability
The small Maywood community of Old Town combines a historic setting with city-like convenience. "It's mostly residential and a pretty quiet neighborhood," says Marsha Burton, an IT manager at Maywood Public Library District and longtime Maywood resident. Homes dating back more than 150 years underscore the neighborhood’s name, and its central location means residents can walk to the village's namesake park and library or Metra's Maywood Station. The locally owned restaurants on Lake Street are close to home and near Interstate 290.
Most homes in Old Town were built in late 19th-century and early 20th-century.
Lake Street has numerous locally owned restaurants and shops for the residents of Old Town.
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A mix of National Folk, American Foursquare and ranch-style houses
Mature white oaks and elms line the neighborhood's streets. National Folk, American Foursquare and ranch-style homes make up most of the neighborhood. While the most homes date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, a few were built during the mid-20th century. Many feature driveways and detached garages, and streets are wide enough for off-street parking. Single-family homes typically sell between $110,000 and $345,000. A few multifamily properties are also available and range in price from $230,000 to $420,000.
Ranch style homes are some of the most popular styles in the Old Town neighborhood.
American Foursquare homes in Old Town are a very popular style.
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Recreation from Maywood Park to the local library and Thatcher Woods
Short strolls lead to Maywood Park, which has a playground, basketball court and baseball diamond. “It’s a pretty busy park,” Burton says. The adjoining Veterans Memorial honors those lost during World War II. The nearby Maywood Public Library offers free Wi-Fi, public computers and its book collection. Lightford Recreation Center hosts various Maywood Park District programs, including Kids Zone Summer Camp. Wildlife teems along Thatcher Woods' forested trails just over a mile northeast. “[The center] puts out a seasonal pamphlet with their programs and other things going on at the preserve,” Burton adds.
Take a walk through forested paths in Thatcher Woods near Old Town.
Veterans Memorial Maywood Park is nearby Old Town.
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Local spots along Lake Street and big-box shopping in downtown Oak Park
Lake Street is less than a quarter mile north of the neighborhood. “If people are going out to eat, they are going to Lake Street,” Burton says. Restaurant Nuevo Amanecer is one of several Mexican restaurants along the stretch and makes handmade tortillas with authentic dishes. Scudiero’s Italian Bakery & Deli is a family-owned spot that has served the community with pizza, bread and cannoli since 1954. Carnicerias Jimenez is nearby and sells Hispanic goods and fresh produce. Lake Street leads east into Downtown Oak Park, which has a Jewel-Osco and major retailers like Old Navy and Target.
Scudiero's Italian Bakery & Deli is just one of the local shops near Old Town.
Restaurant Nuevo Amanecer near Old Town known for its authentic Mexican dishes.
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Proviso East High School offers career and technical education courses
Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District No. 89 earns a C on Niche. Both Emerson Elementary School and Irving Middle School also have C ratings, and Proviso East High School gets a C-minus. The high school belongs to the C-rated Proviso Township High School District No. 209, which offers Career and Technical Education courses. Enrolled students can earn college credits and industry certifications through pathways like Engineering Technology and Cosmetology.
Students of Old Town can attend Proviso East High School.
Emerson Elementary School is a public school serving the students from Old Town.
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Interstate 290 and Metra's Union Pacific West Line are close to home
Interstate 290 is just south and connects the neighborhood to Chicago, 12 miles east. Commuters can hop on Metra’s Union Pacific West line from Maywood Station. “The neighborhood is along the main corridor, so people will park and then get on the train and go downtown,” Burton says. Riders can expect a 20-minute trip into the Windy City, with multiple daily departures. Pace Suburban buses service Fifth Avenue, with routes including Hines VA Medical Center, 2 miles south. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is a 9-mile drive north.
Old Town residents take advantage of the busy bus system in Maywood.
Old Town residents can commute on the Metra.
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Annual events and community support from local houses of worship
Maywood Park is a gathering spot for several village-wide events, from easter egg hunts to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in December. According to Burton, Maywood Fest is a community staple. “I go to that every year,” she says. “It’s a three-day festival, and all the families come out and have a good time.” The early September celebration fills the park with live music, food vendors and activities for all ages. Holy Corinthian Baptist Church, one of several local houses of worship, hosts a weekly food pantry every Saturday and periodic clothing drives.
Bubbles are everywhere during Winston Plaza's Kid-a-Palooza near Old Town.
Old Town residents watch as Santa lines up to approach the stage.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Old Town Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Town, Maywood sell after 108 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Town, Maywood over the last 12 months is $251,874, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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