Mayfair Chicago Real Estate for Sale - Chicago, IL
As a neighbor to Albany Park, Mayfair has a quiet residential feel with convenient accessibility to downtown Chicago or any of the north suburbs. Located directly east of the break to the Kennedy and Edens Expressways, the official boundaries of Mayfair are Pulaski Road to the east, Lawrence Avenue to the north, Cicero Avenue to the west, and Montrose Avenue to the south. Mayfair is a popular neighborhood among young and growing families as the housing is very affordable and the nearby parks and outdoor spaces add quite a bit of appeal to the area.
MAYFAIR REAL ESTATE
While North Mayfair has its own historic bungalow district, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, the real estate in Mayfair offers more vintage style brick homes as well as 2- flat and classic courtyard style apartment buildings. The single family homes in Mayfair offer typical suburban amenities such as attached or detached garages and of course, small backyards. With many of these quaint residences remodeled and redeveloped, Mayfair is the perfect location for families looking for a little extra space with modern and updated amenities at a more affordable price. The average sales price for a one- or two-bedroom condo in Mayfair is just under $200,000. If in the market for a Mayfair single family home, expect to spend somewhere around $325,000.
MAYFAIR ENTERTAINMENT & OUTDOOR AMENITIES
The closest park that actually lies within the boundaries of Mayfair is, fittingly, Mayfair Park. Not the largest park in Chicago, but the two and a half acres of Mayfair Park boasts tennis courts, athletic fields, two different playgrounds, and a classic-style field house originally designed by Clarence Hatzfeld. In addition, just north of the Mayfair boundary, lies 600 acres of heavy forested parkland, open grasslands, a restored prairie, and all the picnic tables and walking trails you can imagine. This urban green space, more commonly known as the LaBagh Woods Forest Preserve, is the absolute perfect summer getaway and nearby residents and visitors can easily spend an entire day here without even realizing it.
MAYFAIR TRANSPORTATION
The Edens Expressway is accessible via Wilson Avenue towards the southeastern portion of Mayfair, making a commute to downtown Chicago or the northern suburbs very easy. The two main east/west thoroughfares of Mayfair are Lawrence and Montrose Avenues. The CTA 78 bus travels along Montrose while the 81 bus takes passengers across Lawrence Avenue. If traveling north or south, the CTA 53 bus travels up and down Pulaski Road and the 54 bus goes up and down Cicero Avenue.