Oakwood - 41st Street Beach, Chicago, IL

Oakwood – 41st Street Beach sits along Lake Michigan’s shoreline in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, giving residents direct access to a supervised swimming area, a newly renovated beach house with restrooms and concessions, and a sand volleyball court. A paved lakefront path connects the beach to Burnham Park and the 18-mile Lakefront Trail, allowing runners, cyclists, and walkers to travel north to downtown or south to Jackson Park without crossing city streets. Adjacent green space includes a children’s playground, picnic tables, and open lawn for outdoor fitness classes. The lake itself offers consistent summer winds for small-craft sailing and kayaking, with a public launch ramp nearby. From the beach, the downtown skyline provides a clear westward view, while the water stretches uninterrupted to the east. Multiple CTA bus routes stop at 41st Street and Lake Park Avenue, and the 41st Street Metra station is three blocks inland, placing the Loop within a 12-minute train ride. Grocery stores, coffee shops, and casual restaurants line nearby 43rd Street, meeting daily needs within walking distance.

Beach

Location

City Chicago

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $6,971

House $833,000

Townhouse –

Condo $382,760

Homes for Sale

Oakwood - 41st Street Beach currently has 5 single family homes for sale, 5 condos for sale, and 1 lot for sale. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 2 new construction homes for sale.

Homes 5 for sale $541,000–$1,100,000

Condos 5 for sale $269,900–$589,000

Townhouses 0 for sale

Multi-unit 2 for sale $650,000–$1,849,900

Lots/Land 1 for sale $72,000

Manufactured 0 for sale

Short Sales 0 for sale

Foreclosures 0 for sale

New Construction 2 for sale