South Shore Homes for Sale

Real Estate in South Shore, Chicago Illinois

South Shore is one of 77 defined community areas of Chicago, Illinois, United States. A predominantly African-American neighborhood on the city's South Side, the area is named for its location along the city's southern lakefront. South Shore was at one time a vibrant active neighborhood with every convenience-large and small neighborhood grocers, eat-in restaurants, retail shops, banks, and movie theaters. This lakefront neighborhood is still beautiful with some of the best examples of Chicago architecture that any neighborhood could offer. One of the best parts of the South Shore neighborhood is, well, the shore. The area is home to a pristine stretch of lakefront that includes one of the city’s largest beaches. Wander away from the water and into the neighborhood to discover a wealth of rich cultural offerings and eye-catching architecture. Head to Rainbow Beach Park to get a sense of what South Shore has to offer. The gorgeous outdoor space features two playgrounds, a public beach, a community garden, and jaw-dropping views of the Chicago lakefrontand skyline. The beach itself is one of the city’s largest, and has been a popular spot for swimming and sunbathing since the early 1900s.

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