About East Side
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $124,000 to $274,999
Closed Prices: $55,000 to $360,000
Median Sale Price: $181,000
Average $ per sq ft: $193
Association Fee Ranges: $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1885 to 1982
Sq. Ft.: 630 to 4375 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 2 to 5 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 3 Bathrooms
Around East Side
The East Side is on the outskirts of Chicago, which means its residents have more room to spread out. That's why the majority of the neighborhood features the city's famous bungalow-style, single-family homes. Of course, not everything boasts this historic architectural style. You can also find newer builds from the 1980s and later, though most of these homes stand on the southeast side of the neighborhood.
As you’d expect in any big-city neighborhood, the East Side has plenty of variety within its culinary scene. The biggest player, though, is its authentic Mexican food, which may have something to do with the neighborhood's large population of people from this Latin American country. Check out 106th Street and Ewing Avenue to find Italian, pizza and classic American fare, too.
East Side's wealth of residential, single-family homes means you might see a bit less activity than a neighborhood where residents walk or catch public transit everywhere. There is, however, lots of natural beauty to take in. Bikers pedal along the lakeshore paths and hikers traipse through Eggers Woods, a nature preserve in the area.
The East Side will be notably quieter than downtown on any weekend evening, but the area's not completely vacant, either. You'll find plenty of neighborhood dives and pubs, as well as spaces where jazz musicians pluck strings and tickle the keys. If you're in the mood for a drive, you could also spend a Friday night at one of Indiana's nearby casinos.
A sunny Sunday will probably draw you to Eggers Grove Forest Preserve, referred to by the locals simply as "Eggers Woods." In a metropolis like Chicago, its pristine trees and glistening wetlands seem like a world away. Even sunnier Sundays might bring you to Calumet Beach instead, the neighborhood's own sandy stretch along the lakeshore. Its distance from the city means it's less crowded than the North Avenue Beaches of the world.
Locals Love
- Access to Metra trains
- Ample single-family homes
- Peaceful nature reserves and beach
- Quiet, residential lifestyle
Locals Don't Love
- Distance from downtown
- Lack of access to CTA trains
- Quiet nightlife scene
Neighborhood Reviews
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