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A bustling neighborhood with convenient transit and shopping
Skokie is one of Illinois’ largest villages with over 50,000 residents. "Southeast Skokie sits on the cusp of Evanston and Lincolnwood, so it has a lot of elements of both," says Rafay Qamar, an expert realtor with Qamar Group and Skokie resident. Blending commercialized convinces of Lincolnwood and Evanston, while maintaining Skokie's suburban appeal, this neighborhood has been highly sought after.
Julie Naumiak, a Skokie resident and expert realtor with Baird & Warner who has sold homes in the area for 40 years, says Southeast Skokie stands out from its counterparts because, “It has lower taxes and a lot of commercial influence.” Qamar echoes Naumiak. “Touhy and Howard are expanding and there are a ton of developments, bringing a lot of commercialization. People are flocking closer to that,” he says.
Residents of Southeast Skokie live near a major commercial area with many favorite box stores.
Southeast Skokie is a great community for people of all ages.
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Shopping and dining along Touhy
Unlike Downtown Skokie, this southeastern neighborhood has more nationally recognized shops. “It has more big box stores,” says Naumiak. “Downtown has more mom-and-pop shops. Touhy has everything: Walmart, Amazon Express, Target, Best Buy, Dicks Sporting Goods, a bunch of stuff.” Essentials can be picked up at the local Walmart, and Mariano’s is a convenient spot to stuff grocery carts.
Dining options range from large chains like Chik-fil-A, Wendy’s and Longhorn Steakhouse, to locally owned favorites like Buona–Skokie and The Halal Guys. New establishments are also starting to pop up, and little gems can be found all throughout the neighborhood. “There’s just tons of hidden bars and restaurants, from McCormick going west,” says Qamar.
Many residents of Southeast Skokie do their grocery shopping at Walmart.
Residents of Southeast Skokie love the food at The Halal Guys restaurant.
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Yellow Line, several bus lines, and highways
Skokie is one of the few villages with access to the Yellow Line, a subway route that provides service between Skokie and Howard. Southeast Skokie residents are within walking distance of both metro stops. There are also several conveniently placed bus stops throughout the neighborhood along Touhy, Crawford, North Howard and Oakton.
Skokie Boulevard and Touhy are the main points of contact to get to and around Downtown Skokie. Edens Expressway is conveniently situated nearby and intercepts Lincoln Avenue. “You’re close to the metro, and it’s easy to hop on the highway; that’s a major attraction to a lot of people,” says Qamar.
Residents of Southeast Skokie can hop aboard a CTA bus to get around.
Southeast Skokie residents have easy access to the nearby interstate.
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Schools in Southeast Skokie
Kindergarten through eighth grade students in Southeast Skokie are zoned for Skokie School District 73.5, which has a B rating on Niche. They start at Elizabeth Meyer Elementary, a pre-k through kindergarten school with a 9 to 1 student-teacher ratio that has not been rated on Niche. The next step is John Middleton Elementary, a first through fifth-grade institution with a B-plus rating. Oliver McCracken Middle School has a B-plus rating and serves sixth through eighth students. Ida Crown Jewish Academy has an A-plus rating and is a popular private option for high schoolers, but most kids attend Niles West High, which is a Niles Township Community High School District No. 219 and has an A-plus rating on Niche.
Elizabeth Meyer School enrolls families from Southeast Skokie.
Southeast Skokie residents send their kids to Niles West High School.
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Mid-priced ranches, bungalows and two-stories
“It’s mostly mind-century homes, but there are some new builds,” says Naumiak. Brick ranches dominate the architectural landscape of this neighborhood, but there are also many bungalows, Georgian two-stories and new traditional homes. Prices range from $250,000 for a two-bed that needs some love to upwards of $600,000 for a custom-built five-bed. “People are coming here to buy a single-family home,” says Qamar. “They want to get away from the city, apartments, condos. If they have a budget of $300,000 to $400,000, they can find something here.”
You can find a number of two story Georgian style homes in the Southeast Skokie neighborhood.
Southeast Skokie has a variety of brick ranch style homes.
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Ample parks and recreation
From the local sports complex to a nature preserve, South East Skokie offers a wide selection of outdoor activities. One of the most popular is the Skokie Sports Center. In addition to a two-tier automatic driving range, batting cages, and a mini golf course, the facility boasts full-size soccer and cricket fields.
Locals and tourists alike visit the Emily Oaks Nature Center, which offers natural greenspace and programs for all ages. The Nature Center hosts several community-based events throughout the year, including seasonal youth camps and hiking club outings. Visitors are also encouraged to kayak in the park’s two-acre pond or stroll through its various walking trails.
Across the neighborhood, the North Shore Channel Trail leads right into the Skokie Sculpture Park, an outdoor art space with over 70 sculptures installed. The park is dog friendly, offers group tours and picnic areas, and welcomes bicyclists and joggers.
Golfers share tips at the Skokie Sports Park driving range in Southeast Skokie.
In the summer you can take canoes on the water at Emily Oaks Nature Center in Southeast Skokie.
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Floods and noise
Unlike neighborhoods closer to Skokie Boulevard, reliable flood insurance is a must-have in this southeast neighborhood. And while living near convinces has its upsides, residents closer to main roads like Touhy, North Crawford, and McCormick deal with more noise than their neighbors.
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park borders the river channel in Southeast Skokie.
There is plenty of space in Oakton Park in Southeast Skokie to find a peaceful area to relax.
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Southeast Skokie Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southeast Skokie, Skokie sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Skokie, Skokie over the last 12 months is $440,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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