Why Live in Burnham
Burnham, a village just beyond Chicago's southern border, offers a slower-paced lifestyle with a population of just over 4,000. The northern part of Burnham provides access to the Little Calumet River and the Grand Calumet River, featuring waterside dining options like Waterfront Marine and La Isla Bonita, a café and nightclub with boat parking. Deep Soul House offers live DJ music on Thursdays. For groceries, All Foods supermarket specializes in African, Caribbean, and American goods. The proposed extension of the Cal-Sag Trail, set to be completed by late 2024, will run through Burnham, passing through Blackburn Park and ending near the Burnham Prairie Nature Preserve, both popular spots for bird watching. Powderhorn Lake offers boat launches and connects to a nature preserve with prairie and wetland habitats. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy Burnham Woods Golf Course, known for its mature trees and streams. Homes in Burnham are typically smaller and older, with brick bungalows and tri-level houses from the 1950s to ‘70s being common. The Burnham Community Center on Torrence Avenue hosts job fairs and community events and served as a FEMA site during the 2023 flash flooding. Public transportation options include nearby commuter rail stations like Hegewisch and Hammond, with Pace public buses stopping on Torrence Avenue and State Street.
Home Trends in Burnham, IL
On average, homes in Burnham, IL sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Burnham, IL over the last 12 months is $159,787, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$159,787
Median Single Family Sale Price
$200,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$155,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$73,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$140
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$170,894
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%