Welcome to Jefferson Park
Chicago Guide to Jefferson Park Real Estate
This northwest side treasure has much to offer in the way of cultural attractions and Eastern European eateries. Art lovers can spend their time exploring exhibitions at the Ed Paschke Center and music fans can choose from a menu of concerts and performances at the Copernicus Center. It’s a Chicago neighborhood that was built for residential life and continues to attract home buyers to this day for that very reason. Surrounded by forest preserves and also boasting a few outdoor green spaces within its borders, the Jefferson Park neighborhood provides a variety of amenities to enjoy all year long. Learn more about living in Jefferson Park with this local real estate guide.
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Living in Jefferson Park
CULTURE & TRADITION • SMALL BUSINESSES • OPEN GREEN SPACE • RESIDENTIAL LIVING
The Jefferson Park neighborhood is rooted in German, Polish and Russian traditions that date back to the 1830s when some of the first settlers to the area hailed from these countries. The neighborhood still has a celebrated Polish influence that can be experienced in its dining or each year in the Taste of Polonia festival. This northwest side neighborhood, like a few other Chicago communities, is named after the area’s namesake park, located off of Higgins Ave and Lawrence Ave., which serves as one of the area’s key amenities where families with kids can play the afternoon away, runners can enjoy a jog, and couples and friends can take a stroll.
Jefferson Park represents big city community living at its best. Small businesses, local restaurants and brick apartments line the major streets, while side streets are lined with English Tudor-style houses and framed single family homes.
Residents of the Jefferson Park neighborhood benefit from proximity to the expressway and easy accessibility via the CTA, buses and Blue Line, as well as the Metra trains.
Where is Jefferson Park?
Jefferson Park is one of the larger neighborhood communities on Chicago’s northwest side, located between Lawrence Ave. and the southern border of Forest Glen Woods and Old Edgebrook.
The western border is Nagle Ave from Lawrence Ave until Bryn Mawr. North of Bryn Mawr, the western border sets back to Austin Ave. To the east, the Jefferson Park neighborhood area extends to Leclaire Ave north of Winnemac, and as you move further south, the eastern edge becomes Lavergne Ave.
Three major diagonal streets run through the Jefferson Park neighborhood: Elston Ave, Milwaukee Ave and Higgins Ave. These are all nice alternatives to the expressway when moving through traffic in the city.
The Jefferson Park neighborhood community makes up the 45th Ward and covers the zipcodes of 60646 and 60630.
Jefferson Park Transportation
Jefferson Park is a good neighborhood location for commuters traveling by public transit. The area is serviced by the CTA Blue Line, and the station is located off Milwaukee Ave and Gale St. A number of bus routes also connect and move through the area including the #56 N Milwaukee, #92 Foster, #81 West Lawrence, #78 Montrose, #88 Higgins, #57 Laramie, #68 Northwest Highway, #91 Austin, #85 Central and #85A North Central.
A common mode of transit includes the Metra commuter rail Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, and Gladstone Park.
The neighborhood’s position just off of the Kennedy Expressway (I-90) also makes it convenient for those that are needing to commute by car to downtown or the northwest suburbs.
Jefferson Park Real Estate Market Snapshot
BUNGALOWS • TUDOR-STYLE HOUSES • SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES • BRICK TWO FLATS
If you’ve aspired to be the homeowner of a Chicago bungalow, Jefferson Park should most certainly be on your search list. The area’s housing inventory is predominantly single-family homes, many in the Chicago bungalow style, as well as some English Tudor homes and multi-level frame and brick single-family homes. A few ranch homes also make up part of the real estate market in Jefferson Park. Along the major streets, home hunters will find two- and three- level apartment and condo buildings.
Ample space for families marks many of the homes for sale and condos available in Jefferson Park. Some houses are newly remodeled with modern and contemporary updates, finishes and touches. There are also houses that would be a dream for those with an eye and keen sense for design, who are looking to take on a fixer-upper project.
Homes for sale in Jefferson Park average between the range of high $300K’s and mid $400k’s.
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Live Like a Local in Chicago’s Jefferson Park Neighborhood
Schedule a home viewing with a Jefferson Park real estate agent and then explore the neighborhood on your own. Here’s a quick self-guided tour of Jefferson Park.
Get your morning brewing at Weston’s Coffee & Tap (4872 N Milwaukee Ave). Enjoy the late morning air with a walk or bike ride in the Forest Glen Woods (5420 N Forest Glen Ave), on the northeast end of the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Get some afternoon nourishment at Earl's BBQ (4835 N Austin Ave). and then spend an hour or two at Ed Paschke Art Center (5415 W Higgins Ave) viewing the latest exhibitions on display at this free neighborhood cultural institution. Plan for an early dinner at Cafe Marbella (5527 N Milwaukee Ave) before catching an evening performance at The Gift Theatre (4802 N Milwaukee Ave), one of Chicago’s leading storefront theatres.
Jefferson Park Dining
Jefferson Park neighborhood restaurants are characterized by tradition, culture and ethnic cuisine. Polish delis and buffets, as well as Irish pubs are some of the longstanding neighborhood dining spots. Here are some local places to add to your “places to try” list:
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A Midwest Kitchen (5740 N Milwaukee Ave) stop in for handcrafted pretzels and coffee.
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Gale Street Inn (4914 N Milwaukee Ave) most known for their ribs, but this local pub offers a varied menu including Jambalaya and South African Lobster Tails.
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Mother Cluckers Kitchen Chicago (5200 N Elston Ave) Po Boys, fried chicken sandwiches and broasted chicken dinners are just a few of the menu favorits at this counter service BYOB restaurant.
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SMAK-TAK! (5200 N Elston Ave) this neighborhood Polish restaurant serves up pierogis, potato pancakes and sausages, along with Polish Tymbark Juices and Nałęczowianka Sparkling Water.
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Assyrian Kitchen (5481 N Northwest Hwy) the restaurant boasts a menu with dishes inspired from ancient recipes.
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Smakosz (5619 W Lawrence Ave) - if a family-owned, authentic Polish restaurant is what you’re seeking, be sure to cozy up here.
Jefferson Park Neighborhood Amenities
The Jefferson Park community has all major amenities within its boundaries: schools, parks, grocery stores, dental offices, theatres, restaurants, community centers and more.
What gives this neighborhood community is its namesake park, Jefferson Park, named after Thomas Jefferson, which is a seven-acre stretch of grass, trees, fields and playgrounds. The park also has a public pool for those warm, summer days. Other parks are sprinkled throughout the community area, including Gladstone Park (5901 N Central Ave), Austin-Foster Park (6020 W Foster Ave), Roberts Square Park (5230 W Argyle St) and the Thaddeus S. "Ted" Lechowicz Woods (5901 N Central Ave). These open green spaces are plenty of reason to spend time outdoors, whether to enjoy some fresh air, have a picnic, play some outdoor games as a family or take the dog for a walk.
For parents thinking of education and schooling options available in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, there are quite a few choices, including a mix of public and parochial schools. Among some of the elementary schools in the area geared to grades K-12 are James B Farnsworth Elementary School (5414 N Linder Ave), St Tarcissus School (6040 W Ardmore Ave), Beaubien Elementary School (5025 N Laramie Ave), and St Constance School (5841 W Strong St). High School level students have the option of William Howard Taft High School (6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave), which recently added a new Freshman Academy.
As a large neighborhood community, food stores and grocers are easily accessible. A few major grocers with locations in and around the border of Jefferson Park include Mariano’s (5353 N Elston Ave) and Jewel’s (4729 N Central Ave). Smaller markets include Kordian’s Market (6332 W Higgins Ave) and the Polish butcher and delicattessan, Andy's Deli & Mikolajczyk Sausage Shop Inc. (5442 N Milwaukee Ave).
For cultural experiences and explorations, the Jefferson Park neighborhood is also home to the Copernicus Center (5216 W Lawrence Ave), a landmark fixture of the community, a former movie theater turned cultural event venue which hosts dances, concerts, the Taste of Polonia Festival, and more.
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