Auburn Gresham/ Washington Heights
Easily reached by the Dan Ryan Expressway (94E/W), these neighborhoods are known for their community pride, activism, and small business entrepreneurship. With a significant array of single family homes, especially Chicago Bungalows, and 2-flats; it’s a great place for homebuyers or beginning investors. With two strong churches that are very involved in building up the community, Trinity UCC and St. Sabina, buyers can rest assured that strong voices are present to keep the community safe, attractive, and well-represented by local politicians.
Hot Housing Developments
- The Havens Chicago
85th & Parnell Ave.
Food, Fun & Fitness
- Perfect Peace Café & Bakery
1255 W. 79th St.
(773) 224-2233 - BJ’s Market & Bakery
1156 W. 79th St.
(773) 723-7000 - Morrison’s Soul Food
8127 S. Ashland Ave.
(773) 487-7000 - Bally’s Total Fitness
112 W. 87th St.
(773) 994-0203
Community Organizations/Institutions
- Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation
- 79th Street Renaissance Festival
- Trinity United Church of Christ
400 W. 95th St. - Faith Community of Saint Sabina1210 W. 78TH Place
Relevant Blog Posts
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Winter Mkt Report: South Chicago, Auburn Gresham & Englewood
Spring is here, but it’s helpful to analyze the South Side’s winter real estate activity to keep track of how our local housing market is progressing. Over the month of March, we’ve been analyzing sales stats for 3+ bedroom, 2+ bathroom single family homes and condos on Chicago’s South Side. Our focus is on a four-month period, stretching from Nov.1, 2010 through today. This week we’re exploring South Chicago, Auburn Gresham and Englewood.
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Chic South Side Rehabbed Homes With Perks!
Want to buy an updated home at unbelievably great prices? The Carter Ware Group offers amazing re-habbed properties on Chicago’s South Side. This week I’m focusing on two Carter Ware listings in South Shore and Washington Heights. These classic Chicago bungalows are both chic and affordable, with all the modern conveniences everyone has come to expect! Read below to hear about the great perks for buyers and agents!
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Church & Community: Trinity UCC/Washington Heights
I’m Damien Davis, a member of Trinity United Church of Christ (400 W. 95TH St.) in the Washington Heights neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side where I have lived for over twenty-five years. While blighted by unfair media attacks, it’s important to set the record straight that Trinity is an amazing church grounded in a strong, community-centered, people-focused mission that unites community and faith.
Relevant Articles
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Late loan for sale on South Side apartments
(Crain's) — A delinquent $11.1-million loan secured by 11 apartment buildings on the South Side has been put up for sale, part of the wave of distressed-debt sales sweeping through the real estate market.
www.chicagorealestatedaily.com


