Dunning
Found in Chicago’s northwest side, Dunning is home to Belmont Heights, Belmont Terrace, Irving Woods, Schorsch Village, and The Villa. Real estate values vary from the low hundred thousands up into the millions. Dunning is surrounded by O’Hare, Montclare, Portage Park and Belmont Cragin. Your family can find homes from $130,000 to about $360,000. Property value is really picking up in Dunning, in recent times increasing by about $10,000.
Younger people are moving into this traditionally older neighborhood. One will regularly see children playing outside. Dunning is a tranquil and relaxed community with a close-knit and friendly aura. There are many respected private and public schools in the region. Dunning lies between Belmont, Montrose, Irving Park Road, Cumberland Avenue, Belmont, Austin Avenue, and Forest Preserve Road. Real estate properties are usually flats and apartments.
Portage Park covers more than 35 acres and is exceptionally beautiful. In the summer, it is not uncommon to see weddings in the park. There are also ball fields, sports courts, swimming, trails, playgrounds, a gym, two field houses, and open areas. The park caters to many neighborhood youth programs including gymnastics, sign language, music lessons, and sports teams.
Wright College, founded in 1934 and located in Dunning, is one of the public city colleges. Wright College offers a broad curriculum and educational opportunities for students young and old. An ethnically diverse student body of 15,000 adds to the neighborhood’s vitality.
