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South Niles community sandwiched between a forest preserve and a main drag
Bunker Hill is tucked against a Niles forest preserve by the same name, known for its waterfront bike trails and picnic groves. The community—filled with short streets of single-family homes, apartments and mid-rise condos—also sits right off Milwaukee Avenue, the village’s main two-way commercial strip and suburban bus route. Residents have close access to regional public transit lines, Niles’ most anticipated retail development and miles of walking paths within a historic, shrine-dotted cemetery.
Bunker Hill condos with amenities and rare bungalow listings
Eagle Point, Bunker Hill Club and other condo buildings built in the mid-1990s through the early 2000s have been renovated and freshly painted since then. Many of the properties include amenities such as heated garage spaces, community rooms and balconies overlooking the forest preserve or traffic on Milwaukee Avenue. Prices range from $260,000 to $430,000. “[Eagle Point] is farthest off the street instead of being up close, so it’s more quiet,” says Marti Corcoran, a neighborhood resident and agent with Coldwell Banker Realty.
Single-family homes in Bunker Hill rarely hit the market. Just four of the neighborhood's Chicago-style bungalows were listed and sold in 2024, ranging from $350,000 for a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home to $435,000 for a four-bed, three-bath. A handful of ranch-style homes, split-levels, Cape Cods and colonial-style homes also line these streets, most with detached garages and short, square front yards. On average, properties in Bunker Hill sell after 21 days on the market, about half the national average timespan.
There is a mixture of renovated two story homes and bungalows in Bunker Hill.
Classic Chicago bungalow homes line many streets in Bunker Hill.
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Forest preserve picnics, walks through St. Adalbert and Pioneer Park minigolf
Twenty miles of paved and unpaved trails trace the North Branch Chicago River, which flows through Bunker Hill forest preserve and other Cook County preserves. Along the way are seven open picnic groves, two with bathroom-equipped pavilions. Visitors unload tables, chairs and cornhole boards from the parking lot. “People that live in the buildings can walk their dogs there,” Corcoran says. Directly across Milwaukee Avenue is St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums. Consecrated in 1872, the burial ground is historically associated with the area's Slavic diaspora from Poland and modern-day Czechoslovakia. “It has lots of walking paths and beautiful memorials, so you can head right over and get a couple miles in,” Corcoran says. 18-hole mini golf, automated batting cages and a concession stand are open at Pioneer Park from spring to fall, while the Wild West-themed playground is open year-round.
The running and biking trails in Bunker Hill follow the North Branch of the Chicago River.
A large monument in Adalbert Cemetery in Bunker Hill honors soldiers.
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Natural barriers to Chicago River flooding
The Bunker Hill preserve includes low-lying floodplain forests, which collect overflow from the North Branch Chicago River. However, Flood Factor data collected from First Street shows that some single-family homes in Bunker Hill have a higher flood risk due to low elevation.
Living off Niles’ central shopping and dining corridor
“We’re within walking distance—depending on your ability, of course—to CVS, Starbucks and a couple restaurants on Milwaukee Avenue,” Corcoran says. Some homes back right up to the parking lots of the closest local businesses. Play Book Ultra Sports Bar fills on game night for bar bites and beers under the glow of 30 flat-screen TVs. Sabor A Café Niles opened its doors and filled its live Latin and jazz performance schedule in 2024, while Joe Donut handles the breakfast rush and provides space to work remotely. A Shop & Save Market is 1.5 miles away in the opposite direction, with a deli counter and Polish, Mexican and Italian goods organized by aisle. Target, Ross and other major retailers sit tight at Golf Mill Shopping Center, 3. 5 miles away; however, AMC Niles 12 and much of the retail space will be demolished throughout 2025 to make way for Golf Mill Town Center, a $440 million “live, work, play” remodel that will pair parks and retail with luxury apartments and high-end restaurants. “The current mayor is big on bringing back the glory days of the areas that got a little tired,” Corcoran says. “It’s time to rejuvenate them and bring people in.”
Play Book Ultra Sports Bar in Bunker Hill plays your favorite games.
Bunker Hill residents can take a short bus ride up to CVS Pharmacy.
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Milwaukee Avenue bus stops and Chicago rail service
“There’s a Pace suburban bus stop on Milwaukee in front of the buildings, so instead of driving, you can just hop on the bus up to Golf Mill,” Corcoran says. The Route 270 shuttle also travels to Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital, about 7 miles northwest, and to Blue Line and Metra connections at Jefferson Park Station, about 3.5 miles southwest. The Blue Line also travels straight into the Chicago O’Hare International Airport terminal, which is about 7 miles away by car. Park Ridge and Edison Park are other nearby stops on the Union Pacific Northwest Line to Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago. Those braving the traffic and driving into the Windy City take Interstate 90 or Interstate 94 for about 15 miles.
From Culver to Niles West High
School-aged children in Bunker Hill are zoned for Clarence E. Culver School, which teaches prekindergarten through eighth grade and scores an A-minus from Niche. The school held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in fall 2024 for its newest additions, which include a new gym, a fully renovated library, a state-of-the-art fine arts center and more. Students graduate to A-plus-earning Niles West High School with peers from Skokie, Lincolnwood and Morton Grove. The school’s fine arts department won Art Education Program of the Year from The Illinois Art Education Association in 2020, while the digital newspaper, Niles West News, consistently ranks high in annual state competitions. Private, tuition-based schools nearby include Logos Christian Academy, a Baptist institution serving prekindergarten through 12th grade that scores a B from Niche.
Clarence Culver is a highly rated public elementary and middle school in Niles.
Niles West High School is one of the best high schools in the state.
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Parks in this Area
Bunker Hill
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
14 min drive
Bus
6701 N Milwaukee Ave
Bus
Milwaukee Ave & Albion Ave
Bus
Milwaukee Ave & Ebinger Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bunker Hill
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bunker Hill, Niles sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bunker Hill, Niles over the last 12 months is $335,968, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Spacious beautiful unit in well maintained building with elevator, heated garage parking space and additional storage. Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertop with peninsular and build in wine rack underneath. Huge walk-in pantry and dining table area. Big laundry room in the unit with washer and dryer. Cozy living room with access to the private balcony with nice view.
This highly sought-after end unit, offers unparalleled privacy with no neighbors on either side. Super spacious, South exposure 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is perfectly situated on the third floor and boasts a fantastic balcony. Step inside to discover a spacious eat-in kitchen, perfect for all of your cooking needs, a separate formal dining area for entertaining, and a welcoming living room
Original owner unit with south facing forest preserve view. 1488 square feet! Spacious combo living-dining room with balcony facing forest. Large kitchen with ample counter space and cabinets, room for table. Huge master bedroom with walk in closet. Master bath with double sink, whirlpool tub and lots of storage. Second bedroom with deep closet. Second bathroom has a walk-in shower. Laundry
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
970
Median Age
67
Population under 18
9.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
52.8%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,249
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,937
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.9%
College Graduates
29.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.2%
% Population in Labor Force
34.2%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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