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Andersonville

Andersonville

Urban Core Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois

Cook County 60640 , 60660
$961,544 Average Value
$431 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

What it’s like living in vibrant Andersonville

Located on Chicago's North Side, Andersonville is a vibrant neighborhood known for its historic character and bustling commercial corridor. The area has been a longtime staple for local shopping, dining and events, so it often attracts homeowners seeking a walkable lifestyle and a distinctive sense of community. Buyers choose from a variety of housing options, including vintage flats, updated condos and Victorian homes. You're also around the corner from Lake Michigan, several public transit stations and a major highway leading directly to .

Clark Street is the heart of the community, lined with shop, eateries and museums.
Clark Street is the heart of the community, lined with shop, eateries and museums.
The neighborhood is a hub for events, like the annual Andersonville Insidewalk Sale.
The neighborhood is a hub for events, like the annual Andersonville Insidewalk Sale.
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Hundreds of small businesses line the Clark Street corridor

Many buyers choose Andersonville for its expansive walkable retail corridor. The neighborhood bills itself as the Shop Local Capital of Chicago, with over 400 independent businesses to explore along Clark Street. "Our Chamber of Commerce is fantastic about promoting the different businesses and hosting events and activities that highlight them," says Realtor India Whiteside with @properties Christie's International Real Estate, who lives in Andersonville. Some of the one-of-a-kind businesses you'll see around include:

  • Andersonville Galleria, a multilevel market with jewelry, artwork and home decor from over 200 local artisans
  • Women & Children First, one of Chicago's best-known independent bookstores with a large selection of books by women authors and children's writers
  • Dearborn Denim, a local company that designs, cuts and sews its own jeans and apparel
  • Andersonville Antiques, a longtime favorite for vintage furniture and collectibles

Local dining ranges from Belgian beer to Levantine fare

Clark Street also has a nationally acclaimed restaurant scene. Have a quick bite or sit down for a meal at:

  • Hopleaf, a longtime favorite for Belgian beer and elevated pub fare
  • Big Jones, a Southern-style restaurant making dishes with heirloom ingredients and seasonal seafood
  • Fiya, a Levantine restaurant serving wood-fired flatbreads, mezze and grain bowls
  • Lost Larson, a Scandinavian bakery and café known for its cardamom buns and artisan breads
  • Jin Ju, a popular Korean restaurant offering kimchi stew, mandoo and gochujang-glazed ribs

Andersonville has vintage homes, multifamily flats and modern condos

Most homes here are multiunit buildings from the 1910s, including two-flats, six-flats and larger apartments. A smaller number of historic single-family homes are around, sporting Craftsman, Dutch Colonial, Victorian and American Foursquare designs. Many retain their original brickwork, woodwork and period details, like pocket doors and transom windows. The neighborhood also has a variety of condos. Vintage courtyard buildings offer converted lofts with tall ceilings, while newer condos have open floor plans and updated finishes. The area's median sale price is around $590,000, but prices vary widely from the low $200,000s to $2.6 million. On average, homes sell after 13 days on the market, compared to the national average of 55 days.

Modern apartment complexes are newly available in Andersonville.
Modern apartment complexes are newly available in Andersonville.
Housing styles vary from Greystones to brick two-flats.
Housing styles vary from Greystones to brick two-flats.
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CTA, Metra, Highway 41 and permit parking support daily commuters

Commuting from Andersonville is straightforward. Drivers use Highway 41 to reach downtown Chicago in about 10 miles. Multiple Chicago Transit Authority bus routes run through the area, and the CTA Red Line is nearby at the Berwyn and Argyle stations. The Ravenswood Metra station connects to the suburbs via the Union Pacific North Line. The neighborhood is also highly walkable and bikeable.

Metered street parking is available along Clark Street, but it is difficult to find spots in the evenings and on the weekends. Parking on side streets requires a Residential Zone Parking Permit. Alleyways lined with detached garages are behind many homes, offering off-street parking.

Commuting is easy with several CTA bus routes running frequently.
Commuting is easy with several CTA bus routes running frequently.
The Ravenswood Metra is a convenient way for locals to commute from Chicago.
The Ravenswood Metra is a convenient way for locals to commute from Chicago.
People can safely bike through the neighborhood.
People can safely bike through the neighborhood.
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Midsommarfest and other traditions bring neighbors together

The neighborhood hosts many events, from weekly farmers markets and holiday traditions to smaller community gatherings. "I happen to be a member of a really old block club, and we have an annual Harvest Moon Festival that has hayrides and pie-baking contests," Whiteside says. However, Andersonville is best-known for Midsommarfest, one of Chicago's largest street festivals. This three-day June celebration honors the area's Swedish heritage with Maypole dancing, live music and international food.

Many local block clubs neighborhood parties.
Many local block clubs neighborhood parties.
Midsommarfest is the community's biggest celebration.
Midsommarfest is the community's biggest celebration.
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Parks, playgrounds and Foster Beach on Lake Michigan are close by

Small parks are scattered throughout the neighborhood. "You can walk in any two-to-three-blocks direction and find a playlot or larger park," Whiteside says. A short drive away, Winnemac Park has baseball fields, a full-size football stadium, walking trails and a community garden. In summer, people visit Foster Beach to swim and sunbathe along Lake Michigan.

Small parks, like Andersonville Park, offer playgrounds for local kids.
Small parks, like Andersonville Park, offer playgrounds for local kids.
Many people go swimming at Foster Beach.
Many people go swimming at Foster Beach.
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Peirce School of International Studies is a highly rated school in the neighborhood.
Peirce School of International Studies is a highly rated school in the neighborhood.

Public and private schools offer IB programming and French immersion

Andersonville is part of the Chicago Public Schools system. Many kids can walk or bike to Peirce School of International Studies, an International Baccalaureate World School offering special courses in art, dance and technology. Nearby private schools include Lycée Français de Chicago, a dual-language prekindergarten through 12th-grade school.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

24 min drive

Bus

Foster & Glenwood

Bus

Clark & Edgewater

Bus

Foster & Ravenswood

Bus

Foster & Paulina

Bus

Ashland & Balmoral

Bus

Ashland & Berwyn

Bus

Ashland & Bryn Mawr

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,139
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1914
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,547
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,760
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,260
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
818
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
43
Median Rent
$2,535
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,945
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,600
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,985
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,500
Median Condo Rent
$2,500
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,725

Demographics

Total Population
9,726
Median Age
41
Population Density
31 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$93,407
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$123,431

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
70%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Exceptionally walkable

Walkability®

100 / 100

Good public transit

Transit®

70 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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