Neighborhoods
Rogers Park
Long before Wicker Park and Bucktown, Rogers Park was the artsy neighborhood of Chicago. The student influence from Loyola and Northwestern Universities is, and has always been, quite apparent. In the Glenwood Arts District you will find plenty of theaters, galleries and entertainment. The Heartland Café and its neighbors- the Red Line Tap, the No Exit Café, Dukes Tavern and others- offer a unique dining and nightlife experience.
Edgewater / Andersonville
Edgewater is another one of Chicago's fantastic lakefront communities and includes Andersonville, a distinct subsection of Edgewater. The community of Edgewater revolves around three main streets: Clark, Broadway and Sheridan. Bus lines run up and down all of these streets, making downtown easily accessible. The Red Line elevated train runs parallel to Broadway and Sheridan and has stations about every four blocks.
Uptown / Buena Park
Uptown is a historical district which also includes Buena Park and Sheridan Park, where the condo converters went nuts in the 90's. Home to only a few high rises, Uptown boasts tons of historical architecture, from rehabbed 6 flats to gorgeous old elevator buildings. Like the other lakefront neighborhoods, the Red Line train is the main method of getting downtown.
Sheridan Park
Our office helped put this neighborhood on the Register of Historic Places in 1989. Situated just north of Wrigleyville, Sheridan Park offers great and affordable living spaces. Most of these buildings are vintage walk-ups with hardwood floors and plenty of original woodwork. Other developers jumped into the game and built beautiful contemporary walk-up condos with all the bells and whistles- fireplaces, jacuzzis, granite, stainless- all within walking distance to the lakefront and a 2 stop ‘el ride to Wrigleyville.
Ravenswood / Lincoln Square
Resembling Lakeview and Lincoln Park without the price, Lincoln Square offers just as much entertainment as its lakefront neighbors. The Brown Line train runs through the middle of these 2 neighborhoods and a Metra stop is conveniently located at Lawrence and Ravenswood Avenues.
Lakeview / Wrigleyville
Lakeview is home to our office (enough reason to move here) and various shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. This neighborhood is also home to Wrigleyville, the area directly surrounding Wrigley Field. Stretching west to Ashland, Lakeview boasts some of the best public transit in the city. Easy access to downtown via various buses and trains, as well as Lake Shore Drive, make this neighborhood a fantastic option for those who often travel downtown. Plenty of highway access makes getting in and out of the city a breeze.
North Center / Roscoe Village
Epicenters for art and entertainment, the Roscoe Village and North Center neighborhoods have all the perks of living on the lakefront at a fraction of the cost. Roscoe Village, situated just west of Damen Avenue, is home to small boutique shops, fantastic wine bars, intimate cafés and mom and pop bakeries.
Bucktown and Wicker Park
The line between Wicker Park and Bucktown is hazy at best, and where one ends and the other begins is completely up to who you're asking. Conveniently located near public transit and downtown, these neighborhoods have a unique feel all their own. Home to tons of neighborhood pubs, parks, shops and art galleries, Bucktown/Wicker Park has become the "hipster" area of Chicago.
Lincoln Park / DePaul
Even if you're not from Chicago, you know of Lincoln Park. Home to DePaul University, Lincoln Park Zoo, the botanical garden and the Notebart Nature Museum, there is nothing you can't find in Lincoln Park.
Old Town
Old Town is located on the south end of Lincoln Park and just West of the Gold Coast. Only a few blocks in size, the Old Town Triangle was granted historic status in the 1970's. The Chicago Historical Society is here and great way to spend an afternoon. One of the more expressive neighborhoods in Chicago, Old Town has some of the most beautiful historic buildings in the city.
