Chicago, IL·CPS
Homes in the
Mather HS district.
Set on Chicago's Far North Side, homes near Mather put you in West Ridge, one of the city's most welcoming and internationally diverse neighborhoods, where classic brick bungalows line quiet streets just off Devon Avenue.
- Homes for sale
- 52
- Typical list
- $435,000
- Most expensive
- $1,197,700
- Most affordable
- $104,999
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Rangers · Royal Blue & White · 1,777 students · Chicago Public League
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52 homes on the market
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Market snapshot
The Mather HS area, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. What this market is actually doing right now, sales included, not a portal estimate.
Homes for sale now
71
Typical list price
$395,000
Avg time on market
9 days
Sold in the last year
93
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$500,000
Living near Mather HS
The area, not just the school
West Ridge, still known to many longtime residents as West Rogers Park, is one of the most genuinely international corners of Chicago. It is home to a large Jewish community alongside thriving Indian, Pakistani, Assyrian, Korean, and Russian communities, and that mix shows up everywhere from the spice markets to the bakeries along Devon Avenue. It is a place where you can eat your way around the world in a ten-minute walk and still be home in time for dinner.
The housing here has real character and staying power. West Ridge holds two designated bungalow historic districts that together preserve hundreds of the sturdy 1920s brick Chicago bungalows the neighborhood is known for, plus classic two-flats and condo options. Buyers tend to be drawn by solid brick construction, generous lots for the city, and a settled residential feel. Warren Park anchors the east side of the neighborhood with green space, and getting downtown is easy with CTA and Pace buses plus Metra service at the Peterson/Ridge station.
🌍Global neighborhood
West Ridge is one of Chicago's most internationally diverse communities, centered on the Devon Avenue corridor.
🏠Bungalow country
Two designated bungalow historic districts preserve hundreds of 1920s brick Chicago bungalows.
🚆Easy commute
CTA and Pace buses plus Metra service at the Peterson/Ridge station connect the area downtown.
🌳Warren Park
Anchors the east side of the neighborhood with recreation and open space.
🏫Mather Rangers
A Chicago Public Schools neighborhood high school opened in 1959, motto Celebrating Diversity.
The school
About Mather High School
Stephen Tyng Mather High School opened in 1959 as a neighborhood high school on Chicago's Far North Side, operated by Chicago Public Schools. It is named for Stephen Mather, the industrialist and conservationist who became the first director of the National Park Service. Mather has long served one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in the city, with a majority of students speaking a language other than English at home.
Mather is a neighborhood high school with a college-preparatory emphasis, and its bilingual and English as a Second Language program is central to the curriculum. The school offers Advanced Placement courses across subjects including English, U.S. History, U.S. Government, World History, Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Psychology, Physics, Spanish, and Studio Art.
Mather competes as the Rangers in the Chicago Public League and is a member of the Illinois High School Association. The boys soccer program won the IHSA Class 2A state championship in 2011.
- District
- CPS
- Founded
- 1959
- Principal
- Gary J. Tesinsky
- Conference
- Chicago Public League
- Address
- 5835 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60659
Trophy case
- 🏆 Boys Soccer Class 2A · 2011
Notable alumni
- Max Levchin. Internet entrepreneur, co-founder of PayPal and founder of Affirm.
- Frank Klopas. Former U.S. national team soccer player, coach, and broadcaster.
- Robert Berland. Judoka and the first American to win an Olympic judo silver medal, in 1984.
- Mun Choi. President of the University of Missouri.
- Stephen Elliott. Writer, editor, and filmmaker.
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District CPS website. Last verified 2026-07-01.
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
Mather HS FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Mather HS district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What high school will my kids attend if we buy a home near Mather?
- Mather is a Chicago Public Schools neighborhood high school serving grades 9 through 12 in West Ridge. Attendance is based on your CPS attendance boundary, so confirm your exact address against the current boundary on the CPS site before you buy.
- What kind of homes are common in this area?
- West Ridge is classic North Side Chicago housing stock: sturdy 1920s brick Chicago bungalows, two-flats, and condominiums. The neighborhood has two designated bungalow historic districts, so you will find a lot of solid brick construction with character.
- How is the commute downtown from West Ridge?
- You have options. CTA and Pace buses serve the neighborhood, and Metra service is available at the Peterson/Ridge station for a rail trip toward downtown.
- Is this a diverse, family-friendly neighborhood?
- Very. West Ridge is one of Chicago's most internationally diverse neighborhoods, with large Jewish, South Asian, Assyrian, Korean, and Russian communities and the famous Devon Avenue commercial corridor. It has long been a settled, middle-class residential community.
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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 16, 2025 through July 16, 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.