Chicago, IL·299
Homes in the
Benito Juarez district.
Pilsen's community high school, anchoring one of Chicago's most colorful and proudly Mexican-American neighborhoods just off the 18th Street corridor.
- Homes for sale
- 6
- Typical list
- $621,500
- Most expensive
- $659,900
- Most affordable
- $295,000
2135 Cermak Road →
1610 Halsted Street →
Eagles · Black & Silver · 1,585 students · Chicago Public League
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6 homes on the market
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Market snapshot
The Benito Juarez area, by the numbers
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Homes for sale now
6
Typical list price
$621,500
Avg time on market
9 days
Sold in the last year
30
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$580,000
Living near Benito Juarez
The area, not just the school
Benito Juarez sits in the heart of Pilsen, one of Chicago's most storied neighborhoods on the Lower West Side. Pilsen is one of the few areas whose buildings survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, so the streets are lined with 19th-century architecture, greystones, and classic Chicago two-flats. Settled in the 1870s by Czech immigrants and proudly Mexican-American since the 1970s, the neighborhood earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
Day to day, life centers on the 18th Street corridor and its celebrated murals, taquerias, panaderias, and independent shops. The National Museum of Mexican Art sits nearby in Harrison Park with free admission year-round, and Thalia Hall adds music and nightlife. Commuting is easy: the CTA Pink Line stops at 18th Street and Damen for a quick ride toward the Loop, and the neighborhood sits just off the I-90/94 Dan Ryan corridor. Housing leans historic, with greystones, brick two-flats, and vintage cottages, many wearing the murals Pilsen is famous for. Buyers should note that taxes and prices have climbed as the neighborhood has grown more popular, so it is worth reviewing costs carefully.
🦅Home of the Eagles
Juarez teams compete as the Eagles in the Chicago Public League.
🏫Founded 1977
Opened after a years-long community campaign led by Pilsen families.
🎓IB Diploma Programme
Juniors and seniors can pursue the two-year IB diploma plus AP courses.
🎨Art-filled campus
The Aztec-pyramid-inspired building honors Mexican culture with murals.
🚆Pink Line access
CTA Pink Line at 18th Street and Damen runs toward downtown Chicago.
🖼️Free museum nearby
The National Museum of Mexican Art in Harrison Park is free to visit.
The school
About Benito Juarez Community Academy
Benito Juarez Community Academy opened in 1977 after a sustained campaign by Pilsen's Mexican-American families. Before the school existed, area students had to travel to Harrison Technical High School, and repeated proposals for a Pilsen high school were rejected by the Chicago Board of Education. Boycotts, protests, and freedom schools followed, and in June 1974 the Board approved $8.9 million to build the school. Teresa Fraga, Mary Gonzales, and Raquel Guerrero are recognized as its three founding mothers. The formal dedication was held on September 16, 1977, the anniversary of Mexico's Cry of Dolores. The building, designed by Mexican architect Pedro Ramirez Vazquez, uses elements inspired by Aztec pyramids as a homage to Mexican culture.
Juarez offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for eligible juniors and seniors, along with a broad slate of Advanced Placement courses spanning the sciences, mathematics, humanities, and languages. As of 2014 the school's graduation rate was reported above 80 percent, and in 2022 Juarez became the first school to partner with Hope Chicago, whose surprise announcement gave enrolled students fully funded college scholarships.
Juarez competes in the Chicago Public League as the Eagles and is a member of the Illinois High School Association. Soccer has been the school's strongest program, with the boys taking the Public League championship in 1995-96 and the girls winning the inaugural Public League title in 1994.
- District
- 299
- Founded
- 1977
- Principal
- Juan C. Ocon
- Conference
- Chicago Public League
- Address
- 1450 W Cermak Road, Chicago, IL 60608
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District 299 website. Last verified 2026-07-02.
Listings filtered by the school the MRED listing agent assigned. Roughly 7 in 10 active listings have this field populated; the remaining listings will surface once the school-district boundary pipeline ships. School assignment is not a guarantee. Always verify with the district before writing an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
Benito Juarez FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Benito Juarez district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What high school district serves the Pilsen area around Benito Juarez?
- Benito Juarez Community Academy is part of Chicago Public Schools (City of Chicago School District 299), which serves Pilsen and the broader Lower West Side. Attendance boundaries can change, so please confirm your specific address with CPS before making a decision. For new-listing alerts near Juarez, text 224-385-8779.
- How big is Benito Juarez, and what grades does it serve?
- Juarez is a four-year public high school serving grades 9 through 12, with an enrollment of about 1,585 students in the 2024-2025 school year. Always confirm current attendance boundaries with CPS. Want to track homes in the area? Text 224-385-8779.
- What academic programs does Juarez offer?
- Juarez offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors along with a broad list of Advanced Placement courses across the sciences, math, humanities, and languages. Programs and boundaries can change year to year, so verify details directly with CPS.
- What is the housing like in Pilsen near the school?
- Pilsen is one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods, with 19th-century greystones, brick two-flats, and vintage cottages, many decorated with the murals the area is famous for. It has also seen rising property taxes and gentrification, so review costs carefully. Confirm school attendance boundaries with CPS before buying. To see what is on the market, text 224-385-8779.
- How is the commute from the Juarez and Pilsen area?
- Pilsen is served by the CTA Pink Line at 18th Street and Damen for a quick ride toward the Loop, and it sits just off the I-90/94 Dan Ryan corridor for drivers. It is a walkable, transit-friendly part of the city. Text 224-385-8779 for new-listing alerts near the school.
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This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 21, 2025 through July 21, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.