Maywood · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Maywood.
- Active listings
- 36
- Median list
- $376K
- Avg time on market
- 43 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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About the community
Living in Maywood.
Maywood is a village of roughly 23,500 residents in Proviso Township, Cook County, sitting about 12 miles west of the Chicago Loop along the Des Plaines River. One of Chicago's oldest West Side suburbs, it was developed in 1869 along the region's earliest rail line and is known today for its mature tree canopy and a remarkable stock of century-old homes, with 17 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Home prices here are among the more accessible in Cook County, with a median property value reported around $229,800. Commuters ride the Metra Union Pacific West line from the Maywood station in the heart of the business district, reaching Ogilvie Transportation Center downtown in roughly 22 to 27 minutes, and Interstate 290, the Eisenhower Expressway, runs through town for fast car access. Maywood is also home to the Loyola University Medical Center campus and the adjacent Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, major regional medical anchors. Children attend Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 for elementary and middle grades and Proviso Township High Schools District 209, with Proviso East High School located in the village.
At a glance
Founded 1869
Maywood was founded April 6, 1869 and organized as a village October 22, 1881.
~23,500 residents
The 2020 census counted 23,512 residents in the village.
Metra UP-W
The Maywood station sits in the downtown business district on the Union Pacific West line to Ogilvie.
Loyola Medical Center
The Loyola University Medical Center campus and the adjacent Hines VA Hospital are major medical anchors.
Historic tree town
The Maywood Company planted roughly 20,000 trees in 1870, and 17 properties sit on the National Register of Historic Places.
I-290 access
Interstate 290, the Eisenhower Expressway, runs through the village and connects west to I-294 in Hillside.
District 209 high schools
Proviso East High School is located in Maywood, part of Proviso Township High Schools District 209.
~$229,800 median value
Home values in Maywood are among the more affordable in Cook County.
What’s close
Maywood sits in Proviso Township, Cook County, on the West Side of the Chicago metropolitan area, roughly 12 miles from the Loop along the Des Plaines River.
- County and region
- Cook County, Proviso Township, in the West Side suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan area.
- Neighboring towns
- Borders Melrose Park to the north, Bellwood to the west, Broadview to the south, and Forest Park and River Forest to the east.
- Main corridors
- Lake Street, Madison Street, First Avenue, and Roosevelt Road are key local corridors.
- Interstates
- Interstate 290, the Eisenhower Expressway, runs through the village and connects west to I-294, the Tri-State Tollway, in Hillside.
- Distance to the Loop
- About 12 miles by road to the Chicago Loop.
- ZIP and area codes
- ZIP codes 60153 to 60155, area codes 708 and 464.
What it’s actually like to live here
Daily life in Maywood centers on its walkable downtown business district around the Metra station and a strong network of public recreation run by the Maywood Park District. The district operates neighborhood parks, the Lightford Recreation Center on Madison Street, and the Fred Hampton Family Aquatic Center on Oak Street, offering youth and adult programs, fitness, and rentals. The Illinois Prairie Path, the nation's first rail-to-trail conversion, runs through the west side of town, giving residents a paved route for walking and cycling.
The village's character blends working-suburb practicality with deep history and institutional heft. Tree-lined residential streets hold many original century-old homes, while the Loyola University Medical Center health-sciences campus and the neighboring Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital bring thousands of medical and academic workers into the community. Triton College in nearby River Grove serves as the area community college, and Pace bus routes connect Maywood across the western suburbs. The combination of rail access, expressway frontage, and a midway position between O'Hare and Midway keeps the village well connected for both commuters and travelers.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Maywood 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 Maywood.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- SD89Grades K-8
Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89
Schools serving the area
- Emerson Elementary
- Garfield Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary
- Irving Middle School
Serves Maywood along with Melrose Park and Broadview for elementary and middle grades. Confirm assignment per address.
- D209Grades 9-12
Proviso Township High Schools District 209
Schools serving the area
- Proviso East High School (located in Maywood)
- Proviso Math & Science Academy (by application)
Operates the township's public high schools. Proviso East is in Maywood, and residents may apply to the selective Proviso Math & Science Academy.
From the neighborhood
Around Maywood
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@acontentqueenAround town
What there is to do in Maywood.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Maywood Park District
The village park district runs neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and year-round youth and adult programs.
- Family
Fred Hampton Family Aquatic Center
A community pool and aquatic facility operated by the Maywood Park District on Oak Street.
- Parks
Illinois Prairie Path
The first rail-to-trail conversion in the U.S. runs through Maywood's west side for walking and cycling.
- Culture
Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Campus
Loyola's Maywood medical and academic campus anchors the village and hosts public health and education programs.
- Family
Lightford Recreation Center
A Maywood Park District indoor recreation center on Madison Street offering classes and rentals.
- Culture
Maywood Public Library District
The village's public library serves residents with collections, programs, and community events.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Maywood.
MetraUnion Pacific West (UP-W) line
- Stations: Maywood
- Terminal: Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center
- Distance: 12 miles to downtown Chicago
DriveBy car
- Routes: I-290 (Eisenhower Expressway) · Lake Street · First Avenue · Roosevelt Road
- Chicago Loop: ~25 min
- O'Hare Airport: ~18 min
By the numbers
Maywood taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
4.40%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.50%
combined
Median sold price
$299,000
MRED · last 12 mo (179 sales)
Median household income
$68,815
ACS
How Maywood got here
A bit of history.
Maywood was founded on April 6, 1869, and formally organized as a village on October 22, 1881. In 1868, Vermont businessmen established the Maywood Company, which in 1870 platted streets and began construction on the north side of the rail tracks, planting some 20,000 nursery-grown trees to shape the future town. The village was named by Colonel William T. Nichols after his late daughter, May, combined with the groves of trees on the prairie site. Before this development the area saw limited European-American settlement, but at least one local house served as a station on the Underground Railroad, commemorated today by a plaque near Lake Street and the Des Plaines River bridge.
Maywood's 20th-century history is layered with aviation, sport, and sacrifice. Two airports once operated here, including an airfield tied to early airmail flying, and Loyola University Medical Center was later developed on one former airport site. The village became the base for the 33rd Tank Company of the Illinois National Guard, organized in 1929. In 1940, 122 of its men were inducted as Company B of the 192nd Tank Battalion and sent to the Philippines, where many died on the Bataan Death March and only 41 survived to return home, a loss still honored with an annual Bataan Day Parade. Maywood retains many unaltered century-old homes and 17 properties on the National Register of Historic Places.
The questions buyers actually ask
Maywood FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Maywood. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What school districts serve Maywood, IL?
- Maywood is served by Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview School District 89 for elementary and middle grades and by Proviso Township High Schools District 209 for high school, with Proviso East High School located in the village. Confirm assignment per address.
- How is the commute from Maywood to downtown Chicago?
- The Maywood station on the Metra Union Pacific West line sits in the downtown business district and reaches Ogilvie Transportation Center in about 22 to 27 minutes. By car the Loop is roughly 12 miles via the Eisenhower Expressway.
- What are property taxes like in Maywood?
- Maywood's median effective property tax rate is high, reported around 4.4 percent by Ownwell, well above the national median. Pull the actual tax bill for the specific address to confirm.
- How much do homes cost in Maywood, IL?
- Home values in Maywood are among the more affordable in Cook County, with a median property value reported around $229,800, which makes the village attractive for value-focused buyers seeking historic homes near the city.
- Where should I look for homes in Maywood?
- Buyers often focus on the historic tree-lined streets near the downtown Metra station and the ZIP 60153 core. The village has many century-old homes and 17 properties on the National Register of Historic Places.
- What is Maywood known for?
- Founded in 1869 and named after founder Colonel William T. Nichols' daughter May, Maywood is one of Chicago's oldest West Side suburbs, home to the Loyola University Medical Center campus and known for its deep tree canopy and historic housing.
Nearby
Towns next to Maywood.
If you’re cross-shopping the area, these are the places that border Maywood.
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