South Maywood Townhome for Sale

South Maywood features grid-like residential streets with narrow sidewalks, streetlights, and towering oak and pine trees. The neighborhood's housing stock includes workers’ cottages and brick-clad Georgian-style homes, many with window and front porch awnings and detached backyard garages. Home values are appreciating, with a range of properties from those needing repair to recently renovated homes. The area has several pocket parks with playgrounds, and Schroeder Park, located four blocks south, offers an outdoor pool, splash pad, basketball courts, and a large playground. Miller Meadows, a nearby nature preserve, provides a trail along the Des Plaines River and an off-leash dog park. Roosevelt Road, half a mile south, is a bustling corridor with small businesses, chain restaurants, and local eateries like Broadview Family Restaurant and The View. Broadview Village Square, a mile south, includes big-box retailers and grocery stores. Annual events include Juneteenth celebrations at Schroeder Park and Maywood Fest at Maywood Veterans Park. The neighborhood is centrally located, with Interstate 290 providing access to downtown Chicago, 12 miles east, and both Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports, each 15 miles away. Public transportation options include the Metra red line at Maywood Train Station and Suburban Pace Bus stops along Roosevelt Road. Walther Christian Academy, a private institution two miles north, has a high rating.