Calumet Park · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Calumet Park.
- Active listings
- 15
- Median list
- $199K
- Avg time on market
- 75 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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Active listings
15 homes on the market
About the community
Living in Calumet Park.
Calumet Park is a small village in Cook County, about 15 miles south of the Chicago Loop. It covers just over one square mile and is split in two by Interstate 57, which runs straight through the community. The housing stock is mostly post-war brick: Cape Cods, Chicago-style bungalows, and a scattering of Georgians and foursquares on tightly gridded, sidewalk-lined streets. It is a residential, working-family suburb with direct highway access and a Metra Electric station inside the village, so residents stay connected to downtown jobs while paying far less for a house than in many neighboring communities.
At a glance
~7,000 residents
Calumet Park had 7,025 residents at the 2020 census, in a footprint of just over one square mile.
District 132 + CHSD 218
Elementary students attend Calumet Public School District 132; high schoolers feed into Community High School District 218.
I-57 runs through town
Interstate 57 cuts directly through the village, giving a straight shot toward downtown Chicago about 15 miles north.
Metra Electric station
The Ashland/Calumet Park station sits on the Blue Island branch of the Metra Electric District line.
Post-war brick housing
Most homes are 1950s brick Cape Cods and Chicago-style bungalows, typically 850 to 1,500 square feet, on gridded streets.
Affordable entry point
The median property value was about $184,700 in 2024, well below many neighboring Cook County towns.
Just over a square mile
The village covers about 1.15 square miles of land and water in southern Cook County.
What’s close
Calumet Park packs a lot into a compact footprint, with parks, a commuter rail station, and main-road shopping all close at hand, plus larger green space just across the Little Calumet River.
- Ashland/Calumet Park Metra station
- Commuter rail on the Metra Electric Blue Island branch, with trains running north toward Millennium Station.
- Veterans Park
- A small community park in the northwest corner near the train tracks, with a playground, grassy ball field, and picnic canopy.
- Whistler Woods Forest Preserve
- Across the bridge over the Little Calumet River, with biking and walking trails through old oak trees.
- West 127th Street corridor
- The village's main commercial strip with everyday shops, fast food, hardware stores, and banks.
- Calumet Park Parks & Recreation Center
- A community hub at 12426 S Loomis St with a gym, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
- Interstate 57
- Runs straight through the village, the single biggest reason small post-war houses filled in here so fast.
What it’s actually like to live here
Daily life in Calumet Park is quiet and residential. The village is very walkable, with sidewalks on every street, and most of its area is taken up by house-lined blocks rather than commercial development. Residents head to the main roads such as West 127th Street for retail, groceries, and restaurants, and gather at local parks for events and picnics. It remains a family-oriented community where neighbors know one another.
The housing is overwhelmingly older and brick. Most homes date to the 1950s post-war era, with brick Cape Cods and Chicago-classic bungalows making up the bulk of the stock, plus two-story Georgians and American foursquares scattered throughout. Prices run well below many neighboring communities, which makes the village a relatively affordable entry point for buyers wanting brick construction with quick city access. The homeownership rate is about 55 percent.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Calumet Park community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Calumet Park.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- SD132Grades Pre-K – 8
Calumet Public School District 132
Schools serving the area
- Burr Oak Academy
- Burr Oak Elementary School
- Calumet Middle School
Serves elementary and middle school students living in Calumet Park. District office at 1440 W. Vermont Avenue. Confirm assignment per address.
- CHSD218Grades 9 – 12
Community High School District 218
Schools serving the area
- Dwight D. Eisenhower High School
- Harold L. Richards High School
- Alan B. Shepard High School
Calumet Park high schoolers attend District 218, with Eisenhower High School in Blue Island serving Calumet Park among other south suburban communities.
Around town
What there is to do in Calumet Park.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Veterans Park
A community park with a playground, ball field, and picnic canopy in the northwest corner of the village.
- Parks
West Pullman Park
A nearby park with sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, and an indoor public pool.
- Parks
Whistler Woods Forest Preserve
A Cook County forest preserve across the Little Calumet River with biking and walking trails.
- Food & Drink
Egg Shack
A family-run diner serving breakfast favorites near the village.
- Food & Drink
Geno's Place in the Park
A neighborhood bar and grill serving soul food and cocktails.
- Family
Calumet Park Parks & Recreation Center
The village recreation hub with a gym, playgrounds, picnic areas, and youth programs.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Calumet Park.
MetraME line
- Stations: Ashland/Calumet Park
- Terminal: Millennium Station
DriveBy car
- Routes: I-57 · West 127th Street · Ashland Avenue
- O'Hare Airport: ~40 min
By the numbers
Calumet Park taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
3.68%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.25%
combined
Median sold price
$185,000
MRED · last 12 mo (63 sales)
Median household income
$53,556
ACS
How Calumet Park got here
A bit of history.
Calumet Park began as an appendage of neighboring Blue Island. Two to three hundred ethnically mixed residents, who originally called their settlement Caswell, incorporated as the village of DeYoung in 1912. Polish immigrants soon gained control of the village and renamed it, first to Burr Oak and then to Calumet Park in 1925, a name drawn from the Native American calumet, or ceremonial pipe. During Prohibition the village saw bootlegging and gambling activity that generated revenue for the small town.
The village stayed small, with about 1,593 residents in 1940, until the post-World War II era reshaped it. Interstate 57 was cut through the community, dividing it in two but giving residents direct access to the Loop, which fueled a building boom of small brick houses and pushed the population to 10,069 by 1970. As it grew it became close-knit, anchored by Seven Holy Founders Church and the Calumet Park Recreation Association, which built a public swimming pool and a small library in 1964. The community shifted from predominantly white to predominantly Black within a generation, and in 1996 it elected Buster Porch as its first African American mayor.
The questions buyers actually ask
Calumet Park FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Calumet Park. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- How much does a house cost in Calumet Park?
- Calumet Park is one of the more affordable Cook County suburbs. The median property value was around $184,700 in 2024, and recent sale prices have run in the same range. You will mostly find post-war brick homes, often priced well below neighboring towns.
- What kind of homes are in Calumet Park?
- The housing is overwhelmingly older brick. Expect brick Cape Cods and Chicago-style bungalows from the 1950s, typically 850 to 1,500 square feet, with some two-story Georgians and American foursquares mixed in.
- How is the commute to downtown Chicago?
- It is one of the village's biggest draws. Interstate 57 runs right through town for a direct drive toward the Loop, about 15 miles north, and the Ashland/Calumet Park Metra Electric station offers commuter rail service toward Millennium Station.
- What schools serve Calumet Park?
- Younger students attend Calumet Public School District 132, which runs Burr Oak Academy, Burr Oak Elementary, and Calumet Middle School. High schoolers attend Community High School District 218, with many going to Eisenhower High School in Blue Island. Confirm the exact assignment per address.
- Are property taxes high in Calumet Park?
- Yes, like much of Cook County, the property tax burden is significant. The median effective property tax rate is about 3.68 percent, higher than both the Illinois and national medians, so it is worth budgeting carefully and checking which exemptions you qualify for.
- What is the sales tax rate in Calumet Park?
- The combined sales tax rate in the Calumet Park area (ZIP 60827) is 10.25 percent, which breaks down to 6.25 percent state, 1.75 percent Cook County, 1.25 percent city, and 1 percent for the Regional Transportation Authority.
Nearby
Towns next to Calumet Park.
If you’re cross-shopping the area, these are the places that border Calumet Park.
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