$238,250Average Value$166Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Modern charms and a classic small-town feel
The quaint life of a small town’s main street gets a contemporary flair in Downtown Homewood. Beloved businesses, recreational spaces and a 25-mile ride out to the Windy City are key to the experience here. “It’s a welcoming and diverse community here in Homewood. We have tons of activities for all ages, largely thanks to the outstanding Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, and there are a number of events that bring community members together, like our farmers markets,” says Vicki Stevenson, a local real estate agent with eXp Realty. Stevenson has sold real estate for more than 15 years and moved to the Homewood-Flossmoor area after years of visiting her family in town over the summers.
Comics, ladies' fashions and empanadas
Locally owned shops and restaurants lend the area a distinctive Homewood flair. Anjel’s Boutique specializes in ladies’ evening wear and refined outfits. Next door, home décor, bath items and accessories are some of the offerings for sale at The Villager Gift Shop. Right across Dixie Highway, Zone Comics and Games hosts regular tabletop gaming events between shelves of the latest issues from Marvel, DC and the independent comic scene. Stops for groceries close by include Walt’s Food Center and Jewel-Osco.
The menu at Empanadus focuses on doing one thing well: Argentinian-style empanadas. The shop offers more than 15 fillings, and popular flavors like sausage, beef, and chicken have their names pressed into the shell so guests know exactly what to expect from a box full of different flavors. A neon blue-lit bar and contemporary surroundings set the tone at Asian Harbor, a sit-down spot with a sushi bar, Chinese-American favorites and other Asian-fusion selections. Pulled pork sandwiches, beer-battered cod and baby back ribs are some of the menu highlights at Twisted Q Barbeque Bar & Grill, a laid-back restaurant with checkerboard tile on the ground, Cubs and Bulls memorabilia on the walls and a well-stocked bar behind the main counter.
Zone Comics and Games shelves new arrivals from Marvel, DC, and the independent comic scene.
Anjel’s Boutique specializes in ladies’ evening wear, refined outfits, and shoes.
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Early 20th century houses, later-built condos
Downtown Homewood’s home market is early 20th century single-family homes, a few two-flat properties and condos built in later decades. Bungalow, Cape Cod and Victorian properties sit between blocks of shops and businesses. Sales in the area are somewhat rare due to a small supply of homes in the immediate downtown area, and properties that do go up for sale generally close in 3 weeks or less. Houses and condos in the area typically sell between $140,000 and $370,000.
Homes in Downtown Homewood typically sell between $140,000 and $370,000.
Downtown Homewood has a handful of brick, two-flat properties.
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Acclaimed education at Homewood-Flossmoor High
Young kids in Downtown Homewood attend schools within Homewood School District No. 153. Elementary-level students are split between two schools; Willow School serves students from kindergarten through and a B-plus grade on Niche, while Winston Churchill School offers classes from third grade to fifth grade and earns a B. The B-ranked James Hart School serves middle school-level students and has more than 40 extracurricular activities and sports programs, including a chamber orchestra, a student-run news channel and paper, a dance team and a chess club.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School has 25 Advanced Placement courses for college-bound students and career and technical education programs focused on engineering, industrial technology and other major employment opportunities. The school earns an A-minus grade on Niche.
James Hart School has 711 students and an overall B grade according to Niche.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School has 2,798 students and an A minus grade according to Niche.
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Play dates and baseball games at Irwin Park
On the east side of the neighborhood, Richard D. Irwin Park is a prime space for youthful fun on the playground, games on the baseball diamond and walks along the paved walkways. Orchard Park has similar offerings a few blocks away, alongside a tennis court. Golfers ready to spend a day on the green can head west to Ravisloe Country Club. Located on the other side of the train tracks downtown, the club features an 18-hole golf course, a full-service restaurant and a driving range.
The Irwin Community Center at Richard D. Irwin Park has art rooms, exercise areas, and more.
Ravisloe Country Club features an 18-hole golf course, a restaurant, and a driving range.
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Nights out at Lassen's Tap and Fifth Quarter Tap
From May through October each year, the Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market is a weekly staple on Saturdays in Martin Square. Monthly indoor markets are hosted at the Homewood Auditorium during the off-season. Other regular events include summer block parties at Martin Square, Pride Fest celebrations at the Irwin Park Bandshell in June, the annual Homewood Fire Department Open House each October and the Holiday Lights celebrations along Martin Avenue and Ridge Road.
The Homewood Farmers Market is held at Martin Square on Saturdays from May to October.
There are books for children at the Homewood Farmers Market.
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Convenient connections to Interstate 294
Dixie Highway runs through the center of downtown Homewood, connecting the neighborhood to the rest of the village. Residents are about 25 miles south of Chicago and can reach the city by car with Interstate 294 or by catching the Metra commuter train from the station near Ridge Road and Harwood Avenue.
For medical emergencies, Advocate South Suburban Hospital is about 2 miles west of the neighborhood. Residents traveling beyond the Chicago area can catch flights from Chicago Midway International Airport, about 17 miles north of the neighborhood via I-294.
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Parks in this Area
Homewood,IL Patriot Park
Baseball/Softball
Disc Golf
Grills
Woodborough Park
Soccer
Trails
Playground
Heritage Park
Playground
Richard D. Irwin Park
Leavitt Avenue Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Stone Hollow Park
Dolphin Lake Park
Pinewood Park
Homewood Estates Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
30 min drive
Train
Homewood Station
Bus
Ridge Rd & Martin Ave
Bus
183rd St & Dixie HWY
Bus
Homewood Metra Station
Bus
Dixie HWY & Ridge Rd
Bus
Dixie HWY & 183rd St
Bus
Harwood Ave & 183rd St
Bus
Dixie HWY & Elm Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Homewood
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Homewood, Homewood sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Homewood, Homewood over the last 12 months is $236,071, up 27% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome home! This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home features an open living space with a stunning golf course view, full kitchen, and a huge rear deck with hot tub for outdoor summer fun. Enjoy natural sunlight or the stars through the skylight both in the primary bedroom and bathroom. The home has hardwood floors throughout, stainless steel appliances and bonus room attached to the garage.
Rarely available 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in the heart of downtown Homewood! A short walk to shopping, restaurants, the Metra station, the weekly farmers market in the summer and just steps away from the annual Homewood festivals. This second-floor unit offers large bright rooms. New carpeting and freshly painted. In-unit laundry! Spacious balcony. Primary suite has its own bathroom! A garage
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
684
Median Age
42
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,244
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,947
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.2%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
