Featured Communities 

FULTON RIVER DISTRICT

The Fulton River District, a sub neighborhood within the West Loop, is a residential and commercial neighborhood bordering the Chicago River, and offering renovated loft buildings as well as newly built condos. The community is the location of the Union and Northwestern railroad stations, as well as the historic Blommer Chocolate Factory.

GOLD COASt

Chicago’s Gold Coast is one of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods, encompassing the Magnificent Mile of North Michigan Avenue, including such high-profile shopping destinations such as Water Tower Place and 900 North Michigan Avenue. The trendy boutiques of Oak Street are also here, along with Chicago’s famed Oak Street Beach. With the exception of the aristocratic single-family residences in the Astor Street area, most residents live in high-rise condos and co-ops.
 

GREEK TOWN

Greektown is due west of the Loop, and offers a diverse ethnic population in an eclectic neighborhood where high-rise office and apartment complexes co-exist with old-world style and traditions. Halsted Street, the hub of the community, is lined with world-famous restaurants and independently owned shops. Tri-Taylor is a vibrant, growing triangular shaped neighborhood near UIC and Chicago’s famous Little Italy. To help preserve the area’s leafy, old-world ambience in which restored 19th century row houses and two- and three-flat buildings mingle with new single-family homes and townhouses, the Tri-Taylor Historic District has been granted neighborhood landmark status. The Illinois Medical District, home of four world-class hospitals, is part of the Tri-Taylor community.
 

LAKEVIEW

South of Uptown and bordered on the east by Lake Michigan is the vital, well-established community of Lakeview. Known as much for its active community spirit as for being the home of Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs, Lakeview real estate offers an entrancing mix of housing alternatives including classic Chicago-style single-family residences and many large greystones. Along the lakefront are numerous high-rise condominiums. West of the lake are neighborhoods of quiet, tree-lined streets that feature rehabbed vintage apartments and condos, as well as two- and three-flat buildings, converted storefronts and spacious lofts. Lakeview’s stunning shoreline offers residents a wealth of beach-oriented activities including boating, swimming, fishing, running and a thriving beach volleyball scene. The community is also culturally adventurous, with sports bars standing shoulder-to-shoulder with exceptional restaurants, galleries, theaters, clubs and some of the Chicago’s most eclectic shopping areas. Lakeview is also the site of the totem pole of Kwansusila, and a key locale of the Chicago Marathon and Bike-the-Drive.
 

LINCOLN PARK

Lincoln Park is one of Chicago’s most affluent neighborhoods. The jewel of the Lincoln Park neighborhood is its namesake, Lincoln Park. This 1200-acre greenspace is set on the shore of Lake Michigan and contains one of the nation’s oldest zoos and the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Scenic Lake Shore Drive runs along the park’s east edge. The area between Armitage Avenue, Willow Street, Burling Street, and Orchard Street was named Chicago’s most expensive block by Forbes magazine. A mix of gorgeous 19th-century architecture, upscale shops, and high-end restaurants is found here. The neighborhood has great restaurants. Clark Street is known for its eclectic mix of small bookstores, record stores, and clothing shops.
 

LINCOLN SQUARE

Lincoln Square, located in Chicago’s North side, was Chicago’s historic home to German immigrants. Their influence is seen in the neighborhood’s authentic German architecture, restaurants, and breweries. Today, you’re just as likely to find Thai or French cuisine, local owned stores, and music venues. It’s home to about 40,000 people and more than 1,000 businesses. The Lincoln Square neighborhood is composed of five smaller communities: Ravenswood Gardens, Ravenswood, Bowmanville, Budlong Woods, and Lincoln Square.

Music has a strong influence on Lincoln Square’s culture. The 55-year-old Old Town School of Folk Music moved here in 1998. The school and performance center has transformed Lincoln Square. It’s now a premier destination for live music and dining. The commercial district around the Square hosts music festivals and events. The autumn Apple Fest and the summertime Lincoln Square Roots festival are highlights.

The actual Square has lots of restaurants and shops.  It’s a fantastic place, with murals and statues. One end of the Square closed to traffic, creating a relaxed, small-town feeling in a space.

LOGAN SQUARE

“The” Logan Square is a public green space at the junction of Milwaukee, Kedzie, and Logan Boulevard. The square boasts an impressive selection of restaurants and bars as well as music venues and coffee shops. Lula Café and Longman and Eagle, both on Kedzie, are especially popular for their innovative bar programs and farm-to-table food.

In operation since 1915, the Logan Theater is another local gem. This art-deco theater was recently restored and features a bar and lounge area.

A newer addition to the neighborhood is the 606 Trail, which opened in June 2015. The 606 is a 2.7-mile multi-use recreational trail and transportation corridor. It’s built on abandoned railway tracks, and it links four neighborhoods and six parks.  It’s pretty cool.
 

THE LOOP

As Chicago’s city center, the Loop is one of the most significant business districts globally, and also boasts a residential population that exceeds 160,000. In addition to its dynamic architecture and rich history, living in the loop gives residents access to an incredible concentration of cultural institutions, nationally acclaimed restaurants, world-class shopping, award-winning shows, and the incredible lakefront. While the Loop houses countless hotels, office buildings, and commercial spaces, this Chicago neighborhood offers far more than just work and play. The last decade has seen a boom in residential building – a nice mix of real estate in the loop can be found, from condominiums and apartments to townhomes — that has made the heart of Chicago a prime address in one of the city’s most dynamic areas.

Along with Chicago’s architectural marvels, you’ll find a high concentration of cultural attractions in the Loop neighborhood. Chicago’s celebrated Theater District buzzes with award-winning shows, the Chicago Cultural Center provides an incredible range of visual arts and performances, and The Art Institute of Chicago is considered one of the finest institutions of its kind in the world. The Loop is home to Grant Park and Millennium Park, Chicago’s premier green space, with 25 acres of awe-inspiring landscape, dozens of free events and exhibitions, and an iconic collection of public art including the “Bean,” a massive, stainless steel sculpture that has become the iconic symbol of Chicago. The Loop has several excellent academic institutions including Roosevelt University, DePaul University’s downtown campus, and Columbia College.

NORTH CENTER

North Center is a relatively small neighborhood that is imbued with a relaxed small town atmosphere. The community offers a variety of real estate and housing options including neatly maintained single-family homes, plus a variety of condos and flats. Centered around the convergence of Lincoln Avenue, Damen and Irving Park Road, North Center is home to a commercial potpourri of retail shops, restaurants and taverns, as well as live entertainment including music and theater. The Chicago River flows through the community; on its banks are a number of well-used parks and industrial areas, many of which are currently in the midst of redevelopment.
 

OLD TOWN

Old Town is a neighborhood just north of Chicago’s downtown. The community is home to many of Chicago’s finest Victorian-area buildings and is famous for its historic architecture- restored row houses, townhomes, and cottages. Old Town’s housing includes multi-million dollar homes and middle-class high rise condos.

Old Town’s borders are inexact; Armitage on the north, Division on the south, Clark on the east, and Orleans and Larrabee on the west are the “traditional” borders. Some claim Old Town’s borders extend only as far as St. Michael’s bells are heard. St. Michael’s church is a landmark that survived the great Chicago fire. Some consider Old Town to extend west past Halsted to Clybourn.

ROSCOE VILLAGE

Roscoe Village is a quiet, but vibrant neighborhood located within the North Center community. A relatively low-density community, Roscoe village offers residents a myriad of housing alternatives including condos and two- and three-flats, a number of which are being converted into single-family residences. The area is also the site of much new construction including townhouse and condominium developments and airy loft conversions. A neighborhood focal point is a concentrated shopping area featuring independent retail establishments and restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. In addition, a section of five blocks on Belmont Avenue, known locally as Antique Row, is one of the Midwest’s largest and most important assemblages of antique stores.
 

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE

University Village is an historic neighborhood that has been revitalized by the nearby University of Illinois at Chicago campus. The newly cosmopolitan area was once the site of Chicago’s famous Maxwell Street market with its memorable “we cheat you fair” motto, and the area in which the music known as Chicago Blues first originated.