About Gage Park
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $126,400 to $549,900
Closed Prices: $100,000 to $690,000
Median Sale Price: $233,500
Average $ per sq ft: $167
Association Fee Ranges: $259/mo, $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1880 to 2022
Sq. Ft.: 650 to 3780 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 2 to 7 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 3 Bathrooms
Around Gage Park
Completed in 1993, the CTA's Orange Line runs along the northern border of Gage Park with stops at Western Avenue and Kedzie Avenue. You can take a bus north/south through the neighborhood along Kedzie Avenue, California Avenue, or Western Avenue. Bus lines along 51st Street and 59th Street will carry you east towards the lake or west towards the Chicago suburbs. There is even a bus line that runs all the way from Midway Airport to the University of Chicago, cutting straight through the heart of Gage Park on 55th Street. Speaking of Midway, the international airport is only 20 minutes outside Gage Park, for those requiring frequent travel. Interstate 55 is just due north of Gage Park and provides fast access to the Downtown area of Chicago with a beautiful view coming into the city.
If you are looking for an affordable single-family home, Gage Park might be the place to find it. This residential neighborhood is made up almost exclusively of single-family homes and boasts similar median home prices to nearby neighborhoods, Chicago Lawn and Back of the Yards. While you may be able to find homes of similar size and price in some of Chicago's surrounding suburbs, Gage Park is relatively unmatched for its value inside city limits.
The main streets in Gage Park are Western Avenue, Garfield Boulevard, 51st, and 55th. Most of the homes in the area are traditional Chicago bungalows, many of which have finished basements or basement apartments. A few larger homes are being built throughout the area, as well as a handful of condominiums.
While there are some chain restaurants sprinkled throughout the neighborhood, most restaurants are locally owned mom and pop shops. Dining is primarily causal, and reservations are not necessary. Many of the neighborhoods restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and bars have an Eastern European influence.
This is a casual neighborhood, far from the hustle and bustle that most expect when living in Chicago. There are lots of families in this community, and most families have at least one car. While bus service is frequent, the fastest way to get downtown is to drive or take the bus to the Orange Line.
There is a tiny bit of nightlife in the area with local bars and small spots that rotate live music or comedy. Families can go bowling, head to the movies, out to eat, or stay in to enjoy time together. Check to see if there are any activities going on at the Gage Park Field House for both kids and adults. Along with their weekly events, the Field House features two gymnasiums, an auditorium, fitness center, and multi-purpose clubrooms.
There is a large Catholic community in the neighborhood, and the casual brunch and restaurant spots in the neighborhood can get quite busy after services end. While the Field House is closed on Sunday, the outdoor areas of the park are still open, which includes five baseball diamonds, a tennis court, a playground, and a track.
Locals Love
- Community feel
- Most homes have a garage, and street parking is easy.
- The Gage Park Field House
Locals Don't Love
- A car is the easiest way to get around.
- Minimal nightlife for the growing single population
- The train does not run all the way to Gage Park.
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