About Norwood Park
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $129,900 to $1,275,000
Closed Prices: $92,500 to $1,220,000
Median Sale Price: $359,900
Average $ per sq ft: $257
Association Fee Ranges: $0 to $401/mo, $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1871 to 2021
Sq. Ft.: 600 to 5280 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 1 to 6 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 6 Bathrooms
Around Norwood Park
Norwood Park is split into six sections, each providing a unique lifestyle and better access to some amenities than others. Norwood Park East is found between the Northwest Highway and a large expanse of green space containing nature preserves, parks, and a golf course. Homeowners in this part of town enjoy the nearby outdoor recreation as well as a short trip to the Norwood Park Metra station. Residents of Old Norwood Park are also close to the train and take pride in their idyllic homes with spacious lots and plenty of tree-cover. Norwood Park West centers around the Presence medical campus and also offers a suburban feel. The Harlem Blue Line station is fairly accessible from Norwood Park West as well as Oriole Park and Union Ridge. These southerly pockets, along with Big Oaks, are made up of neat rows of modest bungalows, ranch homes, and more spacious two-story homes.
Many of the neighborhood’s most-loved restaurants are located on Milwaukee Avenue, including the famous Superdawg Drive-in that’s been serving Chicago-style hot dogs since 1948. The city’s favorite international cuisines are also represented in this part of town, with the Red Apple offering Polish specialties buffet-style, NOK plating fine Persian food, and Pasta D’Arte serving refined Italian dishes in a cozy bistro setting. Vegans also appreciate Amitabul, which maintains a healthy and organic menu of Korean food. Other happening areas to grab a bite include Devon and Higgins Avenues as well as the Northwest Highway.
A stroll around Norwood Park reveals its status as one of the city’s greenest neighborhoods. Aside from parks, homeowners keep their spacious lawns healthy while churches and other organizations take pride in their landscaping. The hardworking members of this community serve as teachers, firefighters, police officers, construction workers, and more. Originally organized as a village in 1872 and eventually annexed by Chicago, Norwood Park is home to the oldest existing building in the city, the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House.
Norwood Park might not be as happening as some other areas in Chicago, but locals do have a handful of low-key pubs to choose from. Iron Horse Ale House, a spacious tavern with an industrial theme, is a great place unwind with brick-oven pizza and craft beer on Northwest Highway. If you’re closer to Milwaukee Avenue, grab a few drinks on the rooftop deck at The Garage Bar & Sandwiches.
A warm, sunny Sunday might bring you to Norwood Park, the neighborhood’s 14-acre namesake park. Here, residents cool off at the pool, compete on several sport courts and fields, and let their dogs socialize in a dog-friendly area. Just northeast of the neighborhood, Whealan Pool Aquatic Center offers more summertime fun with a large swimming area, water slides, and a water playground. Several forest preserves as well as the Edgebrook Golf Course surround this pool, giving Norwood Park residents a wealth of choices to fill their weekends.
Locals Love
- Convenience to O’Hare International Airport
- Abundance of Green Space
- Friendly Neighborhood
Locals Don't Love
- Pricey Housing
- City Traffic
- Limited Access to CTA Trains
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