Ashburn
Ashburn got its name from the fact that it used to be a popular spot for Chicagoans to throw out their furnace’s ashes. To begin with, the neighborhood was slow to grow. During its first 50 years, there were less than 20 new homes built. However, during the 40’s and 50’s the neighborhood had a massive population boom and continued to grow over the next two decades. Homes in the area were reasonably priced and many persons moved there from locations closer to the area. Prices for homes range from $75,000 to $250,000 and there are a multitude of home styles to choose from. The average price for a single-family home in Ashburn is $192,000.
Ashburn is in the far south of Chicago. The area is very stable. Many older residents have remained here since they moved in to the neighborhood in the 1950’s. There are many community organizations that work to better the community as well as improve the lives of its residents.
One unique home style in Ashburn is the Cape Cod home. The Cape Cod home features an unfinished second story that lets the owner expand the home without building an addition onto it. Although, there are many homes in the area that have additions attached to them.
Ashburn is bounded by 75th Street, Kedzie Avenue, 87th Street and Pulaski Road. North of Ashburn, Ashburn Estates is bounded to by 85th Street, 87th Street, Pulaski and Cicero. To the east of Ashburn, Wrightwood is bounded by 75th, Western, 87th and Kedzie.
Chicago’s first contemporary retail plaza is located in Ashburn . The Scottsdale Shopping Center was a terrific draw when it opened. People from all over the area would go there to shop or just hang out.
The CTA Orange line stops in the community.
