$278,695Average Value$192Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
An active village community near Chicago
Established in 1939, Stone Park started as a village of 600 and has grown to 5,000 residents. Sitting 16 miles west of Chicago, it’s a convenient location with walkable neighborhood blocks, due to a grid layout, and affordable homes. Mannheim Road holds most of the access to public transportation, along with North Avenue and Lake Street, but also hosts industrial plants and waste management sites, as well as adult entertainment businesses. The area has a handful of local favorite restaurants, a small neighborhood playground and a village government that helps connect the community and maintain the small village feel by encouraging house repairs and sidewalk maintenance. “In Stone Park, people take care of one another,” says local real estate agent of 39 years, Jose Herrara.
No matter what season, Stone Park's neat gridded streets are a great place to call home.
Stone Park is a small, but densely populated village located 16 miles west of Chicago’s city center.
1/2
Old but maintained brick bungalows
Walkable blocks of densely packed houses make up the streets of Stone Park. Comfortable and well-maintained brick and stone bungalows sit close together with only small plots of grass between them. With many homes built between 1940 and 1960 and a few in the same style built after the 2000s, the village has put in effort to maintain the condition and price of these homes, especially for newer homeowners. Inspections are mandatory for new buyers, encouraging sellers to make necessary repairs. Housing prices in the area range from as low as $50,000 for a house with renovation potential to $450,000 for newer constructions with around four bedrooms and 3,000 square feet. “Whoever buys, doesn’t sell,” says Andres Lozano, a realtor for the area and resident of Chicago for seven years. “People come here to stay, and they stay for years.”
Rows of brick ranchers and bungalows can be found on the wide streets of Stone Park.
Charming Cape Cod style homes are available in Stone Park Illinois.
1/2
Two small districts focused on student journeys
Stone Park and its surrounding areas are zoned to two school districts between elementary and high schools. Within Bellwood School District No. 88, students start at Grant Primary School for kindergarten and then Grant Elementary School for first through fifth grade. Both are rated C-plus by Niche, and both have a special focus on technological literacy. Students then move on to Roosevelt Middle School, rated C-minus, which offers an elective course program that encourages students to have freedom in their academic journey. At the high school level, students swap school districts to Proviso Township High School District No. 209 where they can attend Proviso West High School, rated C-minus. The school faculty is focused on preparing students for careers with career prep courses and resources.
Stone Parks Grant primary school is located in the heart of neighborhood next to Francione Park.
Stone Park kids can attend the near by and well ranked Northlake Middle School.
Proviso West High welcomes students from the Stone Park area to its well ranked classrooms.
1/3
Acres of walking trails at Thatcher Woods
The neighborhood is walkable but lacks green space due to being within the city. Francione Park offers a small playground space for kids within the quiet neighborhood. For residents looking for walking trails and natural expanses, Thatcher Woods is only a 3-mile drive from Stone Park. The 245-acre forest preserve features a 5-mile hiking trail that winds through open fields and towering oak woodlands. Those coming for a day's outing can enjoy the shaded picnic pavilions.
The Trailside Museum Entrance is one of the key parts of Thatcher Woods in River Forest.
The Museum of Natural History in Thatcher Woods is in a historic building in River Forest.
1/2
A handful of local favorites with Shwings
While Stone Park isn’t coveted for its retail options, it does still have plenty of restaurants and grocery stores that locals frequent. Tamales Norma, which features authentic Mexican cuisine with locally loved tamales and tortas. Shwings is just a few doors down and is both a wing stop and shrimp restaurant, hence the name. The neighborhood is easily walkable with a grid structure, making the trip down to Tony’s Fresh Market or Dollar Tree for groceries quick. Mannheim Road, while it gives access to public transport, is known for newer industrial parks and waste management, as well as a couple adult entertainment buildings and liquor stores.
Stone Park's local favorite Schwings has some of the best chicken wings in the area.
Tamales Norma
1/2
Lined with public bus access
The village is incredibly walkable, with the streets being arranged in a grid with maintained sidewalks and plenty of road space. Plenty of public transit is available with bus stops lining Mannheim Road, North Avenue and Lake Street which all border Stone Park. Chicago’s city center is 16 miles away and with Stone Park’s location just north of Interstate 290, the 20-minute drive provides easy access to downtown jobs and retail.
With an active retail corridor on Manheim road, residents of Stone Park can find many of their daily necessities.
Stone Park is serviced by a semi frequently running Pace Bus network.
1/2
Written By
Michael Stagno
Video By
Khalil Chisholm
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Laura Catrambone-Gerace,
an experienced agent in this area.
On average, homes in Stone Park, IL sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Stone Park, IL over the last 12 months is $249,200, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautifully renovated family friendly home with 5BR, 2 Full Bathrooms, and a huge garage. Move in ready, new kitchen with granite countertop, new appliances, new floors throughout both first and second level, new bathrooms, seller added new full bath on second level, new stairs to comply with village code, and two new fire escape windows on the second level bedrooms to comply with village code,
Nehru Arunasalam@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Welcome to 1710 N 34th Ave, a beautifully versatile home in the heart of Stone Park, offering the perfect setup for multigenerational living and extended guests. The main level features three generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, a cozy living room, and a bright, well-equipped kitchen, all tied together by warm, original hardwood floors. Downstairs, a fully finished lower level doubles as its
Newly renovated and move-in ready, this spacious home offers both comfort and functionality. The main level includes two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a kitchen, dining room, living room, office space and family room. The second level provides two additional bedrooms. Additional features include forced-air heating, a large basement with plenty of room for storage, and an oversized lot with two
INVESTOR ALERT! Welcome to 1619 N 35th Ave-a meticulously maintained, all-brick 3-flat offering strong income potential and long-term value. This property stands out as one of the best-kept buildings in the area. The building features two spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath units and a 2-bedroom garden apartment, offering ideal flexibility for investors or owner-occupants. All units are in solid
Spacious and beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath apartment in a desirable Melrose Park location! This first-floor unit features a bright, open layout with generous room sizes, an eat-in kitchen, and comfortable living space throughout. Tenants bring and install their own appliances, offering flexibility to customize the kitchen to their preference. Laundry is conveniently located in the
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
