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Hyde Park
The University of Chicago's world. And yours.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD STORY

Hyde Park is one of America's great urban neighborhoods — a community whose identity has been shaped by the University of Chicago's intellectual rigor and whose physical environment has been defined by Frederick Law Olmsted's lakefront park planning. It is dense with Nobel laureates and neighborhood institutions. The Museum of Science and Industry anchors the lakefront. The Midway Plaisance connects the Hyde Park campus to Washington Park. And the community's commitment to integration has created a neighborhood with both moral authority and genuine cultural richness. This is where serious people live.

WHY RESIDENTS LOVE IT

•   University of Chicago —one of the world's great intellectual institutions defines the neighborhood'sdaily culture.

•   Museum of Science andIndustry — the finest science museum in the Western Hemisphere is aneighborhood amenity.

•   Promontory Point — thelakefront's most beloved gathering spot, with sweeping views and a genuinecommunity identity.

•   Metra Electric Line —express service to Millennium Station in approximately 20 minutes.

•   Architecturalsignificance — the neighborhood contains buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright,Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and other icons.

•   Genuine affordabilityrelative to quality — Hyde Park delivers an extraordinary quality of life atprices that remain accessible.

HOMES & ARCHITECTURE

Hyde Park's housing is an architectural history lesson. Greystone single-family homes and two-flats from the 1890s through the 1920s define the residential streets with a consistency of quality that is remarkable for a neighborhood of its density. Large courtyard apartment buildings from the same era provide elegant rental and condominium options. Mid-century modern buildings represent the modernist contribution to the neighborhood's architectural conversation.

PROPERTY TYPES AT A GLANCE

Property Type Description
Greystone Single-Family Homes The neighborhood's architectural heart — limestone and greystone construction from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Vintage Courtyard Buildings Elegant multi-unit buildings with shared garden courts — a unique Chicago residential typology.
Two-Flats & Three-Flats Classic investor and owner-occupant properties with strong rental demand from the university community.
Mid-Century Modern Buildings Including the work of notable architects — a significant part of Hyde Park's built heritage.

POCKETS & DISTRICTS

Pocket / District Character & Vibe
University Campus Adjacent Intellectually vibrant, maximum proximity to university resources, strong rental market
Kenwood Border/East Hyde Park Larger homes, more family-scaled, closer to the lakefront parks
Harper Avenue District Architecturally rich, historic residential streets, strong community identity

HOW TO MOVE AROUND

Metra Electric Line provides express service with multiple stops. Multiple CTA bus routes serve the neighborhood. The Lakefront Trail runs along the eastern edge. Driving accesses Lake Shore Drive directly. Local Tip: The Metra Electric express to Millennium Station is one of the city's most underrated commuter assets — 20 minutes to downtown at Metra prices is hard to beat anywhere in the region.

DINING & NIGHTLIFE

Fine Dining

•   Virtue Restaurant — James Beard Award-winning Southern-inspired finedining — the neighborhood's flagship culinary destination

•   Kikuya — Beloved Japanese restaurant that has served theuniversity community for decades

Casual & Neighborhood Favorites

•   Medici on 57th — Hyde Park institution since 1962 — cafe, bakery,and restaurant beloved by students and professors alike

•   Harold's ChickenShack — Chicago fried chicken royaltywith an unmatched neighborhood following

Late Night

•   Bar Louie (53rdStreet) — Late-night option in theheart of the commercial district, drawing university and neighborhood crowds

GREEN SPACE & OUTDOORS

•   Promontory Point — The neighborhood's most beloved public space — alimestone-rimmed lakefront peninsula with panoramic views

•   Jackson Park — Olmsted-designed park and the future site of theObama Presidential Center

•   Midway Plaisance — The historic boulevard connecting Hyde Park toWashington Park — a significant urban greenway

Hyde Park Signature Listings

For Sele

$2,500,000

654 Ocean Dr, Miami, FL 33101

4 BA
5 BD
MLS# 345678
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Active Under Contract

$950,000

321 Trendy Blvd, Chicago, IL 60601

1 BA
1 BD
MLS# 210987
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Active Under Contract

$450,000

789 Rustic Rd, Austin, TX 73301

1 BA
2 BD
MLS# 789012
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Active Under Contract

$850,000

456 Elegant Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001

3 BA
4 BD
MLS# 654321
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For Sale

$1,200,000

123 Luxury St, New York, NY 10001

2 BA
3 BD
MLS# 123456
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Lifestyle & Points of Interest

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Dog Parks
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EDUCATION LANDSCAPE

School Type Grades Notes
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools Private/University PK-12 One of America's most distinguished K-12 institutions — competitive admission, extraordinary outcomes
Hyde Park Academy High School CPS Public 9-12 Neighborhood high school with specialized programs
Kenwood Academy CPS Magnet 6-12 IB program, honors tracks, and strong college prep outcomes
High School
Mixed Schools
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
Private
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5

WHO LIVES HERE

Population Median Age Avg. Household Income
29,400 32 $78,000
Population Density Gender Split Education
High 48% Male / 52% Female 66% Bachelor's or higher
High School
Mixed Schools
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
Private
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5

WALKABILITY & ACCESS SCORES

87
Walk
Walk Score
72
Bike
Bike Score
68
Transit
Transit Score

THE LUXESQUIRE INSIDER TAKE

Hyde Park is one of Chicago's most undervalued neighborhoods by buyers who form opinions from a distance. Come here, walk the streets, eat at Virtue, stand at Promontory Point at sunset, and try to explain why this should not be significantly more expensive than it is. You cannot. That is the opportunity.

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