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Urban streets in Back of the Yards
Situated about 7 miles southwest of Chicago’s city center and scattered with railroads, Back of the Yards was named after the sprawling Union Stock Yards, a meatpacking facility that once called the area home. “Home prices are much lower than the surrounding communities north of here,” says Roberto Almazan, associate broker with Su Familia Real Estate, who has been in the industry for nearly 18 years. “There’s nowhere else in the city you can buy a four-unit property with only 4% down conventional and immediately have a cash flow property. It’s the new frontier for investors,” Almazan says. Locals can enjoy easy public transit options, locally owned shops, and restaurants, and it is home to Sherman Park, one of the nation’s first urban parks.
Set against the back of the Chicago stock yards, Back of the Yards is a growing neighborhood.
The historic Union Stock Yards Gate in Back of the Yards is still standing after 100years.
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Greystones, rowhouses and bungalows
Back of the Yards is home to an array of classic, Chicago-style architecture from Greystones and rowhomes with pointed gabled roofs often converted into multifamily units to bungalows. Many properties were built in the early 1900s, while new construction and rehabbed homes are popping up. Home costs in the area tend to be lower than those in surrounding neighborhoods, with median prices for a single-family home hovering around $150,000. Prices can range drastically from as low as $10,000 to the $100,000s for complete teardowns or modest, cosmetic fixer-uppers to the upper $200,000s for a newly built three-bedroom home, to the upper $400,000s for a three-unit brick rowhouse.
Bungalows line most blocks around Chicagos' Back of the Yards area.
Rows of Brick Two-Flat Homes Back of The Yards, Chicago
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After-school activities at Sherman School
The community is a part of the Chicago Public School District No. 299, with various schools in the neighborhood. Local elementary and middle school students may attend the Sherman School of Excellence, scoring a C on Niche. Sherman partners with after-school programs, including Girl Scouts, the University of Chicago Science Club and the Urban Gateways Musical Partnership, allowing students to continue learning and growing outside the classroom. Students then may attend Back of The Yards College Preparatory High School, an International Baccalaureate World School with a B-plus rating on Niche.
Hamline Elementary School of Back of the Yards
Sherman School of Excellence, Back of the Yards, Chicago
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Indoor and outdoor recreation at Sherman Park
Residents flock to Sherman Park in the summer for a dip in the outdoor pool, stroll around the lagoon, or play at one of the park’s numerous sports facilities. Sherman Park is also home to an indoor fitness center, two gymnasiums and the Sherman Park Branch library for rainy day escapes. Smaller, numerous city parks are also scattered around the community, such as Lowe Park on the neighborhood’s east side, which features a playground, basketball court, and multi-use sports fields.
Sherman Park Playground, Back of the Yards-Chicago, IL
Sherman Park Field House, Back of the Yards-Chicago, IL
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Bodegas and local eateries
Aldi, Dollar Tree, and the numerous international markets cater to everyday needs. At the same time, retailers like The Home Depot and Advance Auto Parts are anchored along the neighborhood’s western border. After running errands, locals can stop for a bite to eat in one of the numerous locally-owned eateries. “There are tons of thriving locally owned restaurants in the area, and many have been around for decades,” says local Realtor Homero Garza. Joe’s Grill and Tom’s Place are local favorites for American diner classics. Restaurant Las Esperanzas Inc and La Cecina serve up authentic Mexican cuisine, while 4 Seasons has the best Vietnamese food in the area.
Local grocery stores in Back of the Yards have imported products from Mexico and Latin America.
La Cecina has the best Mexican cuisine in the Back of the Yards area, stop in for the fajitas.
The Original Joe's Grill Serving Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Coffee and Donuts Back of the Yards
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Celebrations at Fiesta Back of the Yards
Numerous annual events by the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council exemplify the neighborhood’s close-knit community atmosphere. Thousands of Chicago locals gather for Fiesta Back of the Yards each summer. A range of games, carnival rides and live music fill 47th Street, all in support of funding community programs, including the senior shuttle bus and computer classes offered to Back of the Yards locals.
Subway and bus rides into downtown Chicago
Residents have nearby access to a range of public transit options for commutes into downtown Chicago less than 10 miles away. Locals can hop on the Orange Line on South Western Boulevard or the Red Line at 47th Street. Bus stops are scattered along major streets like South Laflin and Halsted. Interstates 55, 90, and 94 provide access into and out of the city for those who prefer to drive. Chicago Midway International Airport is about 5 miles west for those looking to travel even further, while Chicago O’Hare International is 30 miles away. In case of emergencies, Provident Hospital of Cook County is the closest general hospital, less than 4 miles away.
Back of the Yards quickly connects to downtown a long the CTA Red line.
It's easy to get around in Back of the Yards with several active CTA Bus lines.
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Back of the Yards Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Back of the Yards, Chicago sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Back of the Yards, Chicago over the last 12 months is $195,700, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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