Home sales near Indian Boundary Park, West Ridge in Chicago

People (me) enjoy Indian Boundary Park in the West Ridge Community Area 2500 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 for the many diverse recreational offerings.  Its nature theme is the main attraction.  There is a field house, splash pad, old school wood fort playground, tennis courts, fields, trails and a nature center complete with little houses.  Kids love little houses!

Home sales within four blocks of Indian Boundary Park, West Ridge community area  (Pratt to Touhy, Western to Sacramento)

It's an interesting park and there are equally interesting homes lining the surrounding streets.  Many brick homes with lush landscaping. 13 single family homes have sold within the boundaries above near the park from January 1st to August 7th, 2015.  The median price for a home sale is $415,000.  Same period in 2014, 13 homes also sold with a median price of $430,000.  In 2013, 17 homes were recorded as sold over the same period with a median price about $400,000.

The highest sale this year so far is at 6833 N Francisco for $1,150,000. The contemporary 6+ bedrooms home built in 2000 also sits on a 106' x 130' lot (about 4 city lots).  The lowest sale is at 2805 W Coyle for $215,000.  The small 1953 built raised ranch was a foreclosure sale.

The Mediterranean bungalow found in West Ridge near Indian Boundary Park

At the moment, there are about 7 homes for sale near the park and another 6 under contract.  Most of the homes are priced under $500,000.

A large corner-lot tile roof home with lots to look at across from the park.

My daughter in awe over Art Camp!

Spray park!

All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty (hands off unless I say so). Sales stats gathered from MREDLLC.com.

West Ridge super sneaky house values, median price up

 

West Ridge community area's diverse residential housing, diverse demographics, small business community and access to great parks offer great value compared to many north side neighborhoods. 

My clients are ready to trade their small Lincoln Square / Bowmanville condo for single family home life.  With one large dog, another in the works and work-from-home situation... they need more space. They are on a budget under $400,000 and open to neighborhoods further west or north to take the next step.  West Ridge may be the answer.

West Ridge single family home sales 2022

114 single family homes sold in 2022.  The median price of a sold single family home over last year was about $465,000 (about half of Lincoln Square a couple miles to the south). Only one house sold for over $800,000. With mortgage interest rates up and the buying frenzy slowed I expect that median price to plateau.  Prices will remain close however to last year's due to more renovation and development in the area delivering higher quality products.

In 2019 (pre-pandemic) 141 homes closed with a median price of $365,000
2020, 142 single family homes closed with a median price of $399,900
2021, 152 homes sold with a median price of $429,000

West Ridge has great access to large parks like Warren Park and Indian Boundary Parks. It is a short trip to Chicago and Evanston beaches. Small business, grocery stores, schools, larger retailers and religious institutions are in close proximity throughout the entire community area. 

About 13 homes are currently on the market in West Ridge with a median asking price of $500,000. 

My (younger) kids at Indian Boundary Park  back in 2015! Our 4th would have been a few months old by now... maybe I am carrying him while taking pictures? 

Under Contract! West Ridge condo near great parks and shopping gets multiple offers

Our latest North Side Chicago listing in the West Ridge neighborhood (just northwest of Lincoln Square) went under contract over the weekend with multiple offers.  The two bedrooms, two baths newer construction home at 6015 N Mozart Unit 102, Chicago IL 60659 listed at $199,900 showed great. Buyers jumped at the value in this challenging price-point! We enjoyed preparing the condo for sale and showing the unit. The contract is now in attorney review period. More details HERE

Take a quick walk-through of the unit!

Large kitchen island overlooks the living room with gas fireplace.

 The unit had been rented for many years and needed a refresh. We brought in our contractors for painting, new carpets, buffing the floors, new appliances and changing out a few fixtures. The home looks like brand new construction!

Master bedroom with double closets and large en suite bathroom

Double vanity, jet tub and separate shower.

The walk-out terrace is off both the kitchen and master bedroom

The building is just northwest of the pricey Lincoln Square and Andersonville neighborhoods and west of Edgewater. The location is easy to many great amenities and institutions such as Northeastern Illinois University, North Park University, Swedish Covenant Hospital, Legion and River Parks, Mather High School, North Park Nature Center, Indian Boundary Park, Green Briar Park, Warren Park, Target and Wolfy's!  I94 and the North Shore communities are easily reached.


This condo unit attracted a ton of showings and multiple offers. There is a demand for value just outside of the hottest North Side neighborhood centers. Give us a call or email to buy and sell in Chicago and the near suburbs.

Winter fun at Warren Park skating rink, sledding hill in West Ridge

Amalia watches Ryne hit the deck on the large skating rink at Warren Park, 6601 N Western Avenue, Chicago IL 60645 in the West Ridge Community Area (Photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty

We had one shot last weekend at some winter fun before the deep freeze and we took it.  For "North Siders" Warren Park offers the closest option for ski resort life.  The easily accessible ice rink and sledding hill (there's a parking lot!!) will make sure your city kids get outside for proper winter sports.

Here is a list and hours of Chicago Park District Ice Rinks

A "warming house" with bathrooms and $6.00 skate rentals sits in the background.

The sledding hill is more than adequate for elementary school and teens to get a thrill. Great for snowboard practice. The photo doesn't show it well but the incline is good and stairs make it easier to get up the hill.

Last time outside for a week!

 West Ridge single family home sales

About 153 homes sold in West Ridge over the last three months with a median price of about $318,000.  The median price can get you a totally rehabbed raised ranch three bedroom house near Warren Park, Indian Boundary Park AND Rogers School Park.  Like parks?  Get a move-in ready house well under $400,000 and enjoy the outdoors.