Archer Heights

Archer Heights

Chicago, Illinois Homes for Sale

About Archer Heights

No one paid much attention to quiet Archer Heights until the nineteenth century, when expanding populations caused land speculators to look outward from the downtown bubble. Now, Archer Heights has become a popular place for Chicago residents to live, and it grows every year.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $89,400 to $335,000

Closed Prices: $85,000 to $375,000

Median Sale Price: $268,500

Average $ per sq ft: $177

Association Fee Ranges: $180/mo, $0

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1895 to 1971

Sq. Ft.: 600 to 7375 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 1 to 7 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 1 to 4 Bathrooms

Around Archer Heights

Archer Heights has options galore for those interested in becoming residents of this neighborhood. You can buy homes of all sizes with a range of price tags, whether you seek a one-bedroom condo or a fully involved nine-bedroom home that stands on its own. With so much space and real estate, you can rest assured that you'll find both homes for sale and for rent here.

Archer Heights gets its name from Archer Avenue, which runs from the area south of downtown all the way to the suburbs, which means that it's a pretty important and well traveled road. That can only mean that you'll find plenty of restaurants along it, as well as on main streets like Pulaski Road. On either street, you will most likely be able to find diverse culinary options like Mexican, pizza, American and Polish food.

Most of the activity in Archer Heights is centered around the neighborhood's main thoroughfares: Archer Avenue and Pulaski Road, which host several restaurants and local stores. Archer Heights also has two green spaces, Curie Park and Archer Park. Although large stretches of Archer Heights are residential, a significant portion of the neighborhood is industrial.

Once again, focus your search on Pulaski Road and Archer Avenue, as well as along West 47th Street. Archer Heights has plenty to offer in terms of nightlife, despite its distance from downtown. A more low-key night might have you craving a beverage and a seat in a music-centric lounge, while a buzzing Friday might see you grabbing for a karaoke mic to sing your heart out.

Archer Park is the green space of choice for Archer Heights residents. Because it's so inclusive, it's no surprise that the park sees most of its activity on weekends with warm weather when locals are playing pick-up football games, playing fetch, or simply playing within the park’s confines.

Locals Love

  • Variety of housing options and prices
  • Easy access to Midway International Airport
  • Archer Park

Locals Don't Love

  • Only one CTA train stop in the entire neighborhood
  • Less variety in restaurant choices
  • Distance to downtown

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