Morgan Park · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Morgan Park.
- Active listings
- 18
- Median list
- $313K
- Avg time on market
- 20 days
- Sold · last year
- 163
Active listings
18 homes on the market
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About the community
Living in Morgan Park.
Morgan Park sits on Chicago's Far South Side, just south of Beverly and roughly 13 miles south of the Loop, perched atop the Blue Island Ridge, a glacial rise that gives the area its hilly, wooded character. Laid out in the 1870s by surveyor Thomas F. Nichols, the neighborhood is known for winding streets, small parks, and roundabouts that have long evoked an English country town. The housing stock reflects this heritage, with historic single-family homes, tree-lined blocks, and several estate-sized houses along the ridge at Longwood Drive, many designed by notable architects. Today Morgan Park is a primarily middle-class community with a strong, established sense of identity, and it is home to one of Chicago's pioneer African American communities, with a population that is majority Black. Two Metra Rock Island District stations at 111th Street and 115th Street put downtown within a direct commuter-rail ride, and much of the area falls within the nationally recognized Ridge Historic District. For buyers, Morgan Park offers character-rich older homes, mature trees, and genuine community institutions at prices well below many North Side neighborhoods.
At a glance
Population
Roughly 21,325 residents as of recent estimates, in a community area covering about 3.19 square miles.
Housing character
A primarily middle-class neighborhood whose historic housing stock includes several estate-sized homes on the ridge along Longwood Drive.
Metra access
Served by two Metra Rock Island District stations, at 111th Street and 115th Street, on the line's Beverly Branch.
Walk Score
Morgan Park carries a Walk Score of 63, rated Somewhat Walkable.
Median home price
The median sale price was about 230,000 dollars as of late 2025, up year over year.
Parks
Kennedy Park spans 18.44 acres at 11320 S. Western Ave., with ball diamonds, a pool, a playground, and a hockey rink.
Schools
Morgan Park Academy, a coeducational college-preparatory independent day school founded in 1873, serves students from age 3 through Grade 12.
Historic district
Much of the area lies within the Ridge Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
What it’s actually like to live here
Daily life in Morgan Park revolves around its historic homes and family-oriented blocks. The neighborhood is primarily middle-class, with a housing stock that ranges from comfortable single-family residences to a handful of estate-sized houses on the ridge along Longwood Drive, many of them designed by notable architects. Mature trees, winding streets, and small parks lend the area a settled, residential feel, and longtime community institutions help anchor neighborhood identity, including the George C. Walker branch library, which first opened in 1890 and was later renovated. For commuters, the two Metra Rock Island District stations at 111th Street and 115th Street offer a direct rail connection toward downtown Chicago, with 111th Street sitting about 13.8 miles from LaSalle Street Station.
Families have plenty of green space and culture close at hand. Kennedy Park, the area's largest park at more than 18 acres, offers baseball diamonds, a swimming pool, a playground, and a hockey rink, while the nearby Beverly Arts Center, which has served Chicago's South Side since 1967, brings theater, gallery exhibitions, and arts classes to the 111th and Western corridor. On the education side, Chicago Public Schools operates neighborhood schools including Morgan Park High School and the historic Esmond Elementary, with zoned K-8 options such as Clissold, Shoop, and Mount Vernon, and families also have the private option of Morgan Park Academy, a college-preparatory independent school founded in 1873.
Around town
What there is to do in Morgan Park.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Kennedy Park
The neighborhood's largest park, with more than 18 acres of baseball diamonds, a swimming pool, a playground, and a hockey rink at 11320 S. Western Ave.
- Culture
Ridge Historical Society
Based in the grand Graver-Driscoll House since 1972, this society preserves and shares the history of Beverly, Morgan Park, and the surrounding ridge communities.
- Culture
Beverly Arts Center
A 40,000-square-foot arts hub at 111th and Western with a 400-seat theater, galleries, and classes that has served the South Side since 1967.
- Culture
Givins Beverly Castle
The only building in Chicago described as a castle, this 1880s limestone landmark at 103rd and Longwood is a contributing structure in the Longwood Drive District.
- Food & Drink
Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co.
A neighborhood craft brewery and gastropub at 10426 S. Western Ave. serving house-brewed beer and from-scratch Southern cooking.
- Recreation
Longwood Drive Historic District
A walkable, 12-block ridge-top district showcasing Italianate, Queen Anne, Prairie School, and Renaissance Revival homes, ideal for a self-guided architecture stroll.
By the numbers
Morgan Park taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Median sold price
$265,000
MRED · last 12 mo (163 sales)
How Morgan Park got here
A bit of history.
Morgan Park takes its name from Thomas Morgan, an English settler who became the area's largest landholder after arriving in the United States in 1843 and establishing himself on the Blue Island Ridge, where he cleared trees and ran a cattle and sheep operation for roughly a quarter century. The community was first settled in the mid-19th century and known as North Blue Island, a nod to its position on the ridge and its proximity to the older town of Blue Island to the south. In 1869, the Blue Island Land and Building Company purchased thousands of acres from the Morgan family, then laid out streets, planted thousands of trees, and built houses, aiming to create a suburban community free from the smoke and nuisances of the city. Beginning in the 1870s, surveyor Thomas F. Nichols gave Morgan Park its distinctive winding streets, small parks, and roundabouts. To spur growth, the company helped finance early institutions, including a military academy in 1873, the predecessor of today's Morgan Park Academy, and the Baptist Theological Union, whose faculty included William Rainey Harper, who went on to become the first president of the University of Chicago.
Morgan Park incorporated as a village in 1882, and reflecting its Baptist roots it prohibited the sale of liquor in part of the area, a ban that still stands east of Western Avenue. A contentious annexation battle with Chicago began in 1911 and dragged through the courts until 1914, when the village finally became part of the city. Women, who could vote on the question after winning limited voting rights in Illinois, supported annexation overwhelmingly because it promised better police and fire protection along with a new high school. Morgan Park is also home to one of Chicago's pioneer African American communities. Beth Eden, organized in 1891, was the first of more than 19 churches established by Black families who lived in a district east of Vincennes near the Rock Island main line, and by 1920, 674 of the community's 7,780 residents were African American.
The questions buyers actually ask
Morgan Park FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Morgan Park. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What schools serve Morgan Park?
- Chicago Public Schools operates the neighborhood's public schools, including Morgan Park High School and several zoned K-8 schools such as Clissold, Esmond, Shoop, and Mount Vernon. Families also have a well-regarded private option in Morgan Park Academy, a coeducational college-preparatory independent day school founded in 1873 that serves students from age 3 through Grade 12. Confirm current attendance boundaries with CPS by address.
- How is the commute downtown?
- Morgan Park is served by two Metra Rock Island District stations, at 111th Street and 115th Street, both on the line's Beverly Branch. The 111th Street station sits about 13.8 miles from LaSalle Street Station, giving residents a direct commuter-rail connection toward downtown Chicago.
- What kind of homes can I expect to find?
- Morgan Park is primarily a middle-class community with a historic housing stock, and it includes several estate-sized houses on the ridge along Longwood Drive. Many buildings were designed by notable architects, and much of the area falls within the Ridge Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The Longwood Drive District in particular is known for a rich mix of Italianate, Gothic, Queen Anne, Prairie School, and Renaissance Revival styles.
- What are home prices like?
- As of late 2025, the median sale price in Morgan Park was around 230,000 dollars, reflecting a year-over-year increase. Prices vary by home type and month, so buyers should check current listings for the most accurate picture.
- Is Morgan Park a good fit for families?
- Morgan Park is a family-friendly, established community with a strong sense of identity, mature tree-lined streets, and a range of schools. Green space is plentiful, anchored by Kennedy Park's more than 18 acres of ball fields, a pool, a playground, and a hockey rink, and cultural programming is close by at the Beverly Arts Center.
- What is there to do for recreation and culture nearby?
- Beyond Kennedy Park, residents can explore the Longwood Drive Historic District, a walkable ridge-top stretch known as an outdoor museum of architecture, and visit the Givins Beverly Castle, the only structure in Chicago described as a castle. The Ridge Historical Society and the Beverly Arts Center offer local history and arts programming, while Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co. is a popular neighborhood brewery and gastropub.
- Who is the real estate agent for Morgan Park?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Morgan Park in Morgan Park, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Morgan Park specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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