About Douglas
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $77,000 to $799,000
Closed Prices: $60,000 to $935,000
Median Sale Price: $150,000
Average $ per sq ft: $179
Association Fee Ranges: $72 to $1745/mo, $0, $500 to $671
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1878 to 2022
Sq. Ft.: 431 to 5049 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 0 to 6 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 5 Bathrooms
Around Douglas
Douglas has many condos and large apartment complexes that offer the same comforts as other Chicago neighborhoods but at more budget-friendly prices. Recent revitalization efforts in the area, particularly within "the Gap" in the northern zone of the neighborhood, have created a number of affordable apartment and condo options. In the southern zone of the neighborhood, many residents choose to settle near 47th street, the hub of the pocket district known as Grand Boulevard.
In the past, Douglas has traditionally been populated by fast food outlets offering quick and greasy treats to go. While these stands still provide some tasty comfort for peckish residents, the area has recently seen growth in sit-down restaurants with more premium billing, creating a more diverse neighborhood menu of more slowly prepared classics in southern, creole, and barbecue stylings.
Douglas citizens are generally Chicago locals with a strong work ethic and deep sense of connection with their neighborhood’s roots. They take a great amount of pride in the success the community has had overcoming the area's economic hardships. Newcomers with an appreciation for the history and culture here will fit in nicely.
Take a stroll down to 47th street to see what Grand Boulevard has to offer. This neighborhood used to be well-known as a jazz capital, and while some of the older clubs have closed, there are still several places to grab a drink and listen to the sweet sounds of a saxophone. This area also has a worthwhile standup comedy scene for those that prefer jokes over jazz.
Get lost in Washington Park, a natural oasis that stretches across the southern border of the neighborhood. With plenty of room to roam, it's easy to spend an afternoon with the family tossing around a football, having a picnic, or just taking in the natural scenery. Afterwards, stop by one of the local exhibitions or storefronts to browse through some art and literature, created by Chicago artists and authors and heavily influenced by the neighborhood's cultural heartbeat.
Locals Love
- Being part of a neighborhood that holds a rich and storied chapter in black history.
- Enjoying the offerings of local creative talent.
- Proximity to Lake Michigan.
Locals Don't Love
- Congested traffic.
- Lowering population numbers.
- Traffic noise from the highway and Lake Shore Drive.
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