Developed in the late 19th century by a handful of Chicago’s most elite families, the Gold Coast has certainly retained its grandeur over the decades. “It’s a fabulous location just north of the city, right along the lake,” says Cyd Archer, a 30-year resident and Broker with @properties, the city's number one brokerage. “You’ve got older buildings with beautiful views of the lake, historic townhomes and larger estates. You can walk everywhere. There are organic farmer’s markets and concerts; I mean, you don’t even have to leave the neighborhood if you don’t want to.” Adorned with greenery just blocks from Lincoln Park and Oak Street Beach, the Gold Coast is considerably one of Chicago’s elite communities.
Gold Coast is full of high-rise condos with waterfront views of Lake Michigan.
Lincoln Park Zoo has an expansive campus that Gold Coast residents love to explore.
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Historic rowhomes with conservatories for streets
Chicago’s Gold Coast offers a refined combination of ornate rowhomes and high-rise condominiums. Many single-family properties were constructed in the late 19th century, flaunting stone and brick façades in Richardsonian Romanesque and Queen Anne styles. Behind their wrought iron gates, lush and well-maintained gardens accompany shrubs and trees, turning residential streets into miniature conservatories. These rowhomes are typically priced between $1 million and $7 million, with higher-end builds exceeding 9,000 square feet. “A few of the blocks are landmark districts, meaning they can’t be altered, which is really nice,” Archer says. Meanwhile, the wide price range of condominiums is almost entirely dependent on square footage, proximity to Lake Michigan and additional amenities like balconies, rooftop patios and fireplaces. Homebuyers may find 2,000-square-foot options for $190,000, while those with 4,000 square feet and beyond can reach well above $1 million.
Gold Coast features many condo buildings that have amazing views of the lake.
There are many historic single family homes in the Gold Coast neighborhood.
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Skylight brunches and/or late-night cravings
La Colombe Coffee Roasters may be a local favorite, but the Gold Coast is also home to a handful of critically acclaimed brunch spots that visitors swear by. Blue Door Kitchen and Garden is a farm-to-table institution led by Art Smith—the former chef of Oprah Winfrey—whose vision is driven by fresh, seasonal produce. The posh ambiance of 3 Arts Club Café is situated inside of Restoration Hardware. Under the glow of a skylit garden, guests dine from a curated menu of artisanal American fare. Of course, Chicagoans can still enjoy the grittiness of a late-night craving at Dublin’s Bar & Grill, open 365 days a year until 4 a.m. The Oak Street District is well-known for its collection of luxury houses like Dolce & Gabbana and Chanel. Though the average errand run can be had along Division Street at Jewel-Osco or Target Grocery.
Butch McGuire's is one of the oldest bars in Gold Coast with a great atmosphere.
Three Arts Club is a great place to get lunch in Gold Coast.
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All the splendor of a festival in The Loop
The Porchlight Music Theater is an occasional hub for plays and off-Broadway shows. But residents of the Gold Coast are just 2 miles from the splendor of a festival in The Loop. Chicago’s Blues and Jazz Festivals, alongside Lollapalooza, attract hundreds of thousands of music fans to The Loop every year, while Taste of Chicago remains the city’s largest festival overall. The scent of hot chocolate and sweet roasted nuts envelops Daley Plaza during the holiday season as guests flock to the Christkindlemarket. Back home, “Aster Street has a block party every year open for residents,” Archer says. “Down on Division Street, they have summer markets with fruits, vegetables and flowers. The Old Town Art Festival has been going on for about 50 years, and in the winter, they light up the zoo for families.”
With three stages and over 250 artist, Blues Fest is one of Chicagos best summertime events.
Old Town Art Fair takes place on Wells Street and features a large number of artists.
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Public education with Chicago Public Schools
Families are zoned for the Chicago Public School District 299, beginning at Ogden International School. The East and Jenner campuses enroll kindergarten through eighth-grade students, altogether earning a grade of B-minus on Niche. Those graduating from Ogden’s Middle School are automatically eligible to attend the high school, also known as West Campus. With a B on Niche, this magnet school for the arts ranks ninth in the state among other public arts high schools. Students can also enroll at Lincoln Park High School, offering more than 60 clubs and organizations with an A on Niche.
Ogden International School of Chicago
Lincoln Park High School main grand four pillar entrance, Chicago, IL.
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Mere walking distance from Lake Michigan’s shoreline
Arguably, the biggest draw to the Gold Coast is its proximity to Lake Michigan, often appreciated on warm days at Oak Street Beach. There, the towering Chicago skyline contrasts expansive views of the water, where guests can enjoy the sandy dunes or walk a few blocks north to Concrete Beach for sturdier ground. The Lakefront Trail is a go-to for walkers and cyclists, extending 19 miles along the shore. “Where the Gold Coast ends, Lincoln Park begins—it’s one of the busiest parks in the United States,” Archer explains. “They have baseball diamonds and soccer fields, the zoo, lagoons, a history museum. There’s all kinds of stuff to do there.” The Lincoln Park Conservatory boasts a plethora of unique species of flora, while the zoo attracts millions of visitors each year.
Residents can head east from River North to The Lakefront Trail.
Oak St beach at the North end of Mag Mile is a great place to catch some sun in the summer.
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Ditching the car for CTA’s Red Line
Owning a personal vehicle is the opposite of convenient on the Gold Coast. “You really don’t need a car,” Archer says. You can walk everywhere. There are buses that’ll take you downtown, plus the elevated trains and the subway. There’s permitted parking on the street, but not nearly enough for everyone who lives here.” A Ventra Card secures easy access to the Red Line, where the closest L station is Clark/Division. CTA also provides 24-hour subway train service, while bus stops line Lake Shore Drive, Clark, Division and Rush Street. Many also opt for ridesharing or taxi service. Residents can expect a 45-minute to hour-long commute to both Chicago Midway International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Northwestern Memorial Hospital serves as the closest emergency room, just a mile south on Michigan Avenue.
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Living in the gold coast is amazing because of there is so much to do, places to eat, and shop. It's also an ideal place to live because you don't need a car to go anywhere, everything is in walking distance from your house. There are lots of museums, movie theaters, shopping centers and now the worlds biggest Starbucks will be coming soon.
5.0Current Resident
7/31/2019Niche Review
Gold Coast is the heart of Chicago, you are close to amazing restaurants, shopping, great hospitals, schools, easy access to public transportation, and the highway.
5.0Current Resident
4/29/2020Niche Review
The Gold Coast neighborhood is steeped in history, evident in the architecture of its stately homes. There is also a comfort in the constant bustle of commercial activity surrounding the residences.
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Gold Coast Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gold Coast, Chicago sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Gold Coast, Chicago over the last 12 months is $515,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully preserved vintage condo, located in a classic pre-war boutique building in the heart of the Gold Coast. A welcoming foyer opens to rich dark parquet floors that run throughout the unit. The spacious living area features an antique marble decorative fireplace framed by graceful cove molding, and the recently renovated kitchen includes quartz
Offered for the first time in decades, this spacious residence in a coveted Gold Coast building spans approximately 2,300 square feet, offering incredible potential for both move-in buyers and those seeking a full renovation. Currently configured as a 3-bedroom plus den, the layout provides flexible living spaces, including an oversized living/dining area, generously proportioned bedrooms, and a
See the sunrise on Lake Michigan and the sunset on Oak Street! Join the ranks of the few that can call 'The PLAZA' home, where Michigan Avenue meets Lakeshore Drive lies your dream 3BR condo: Best location, Best Building, and Best Staff in Chicago's Gold Coast. 3BR Luxury Lakefront Gold Coast Condo across from Oak Street Beach with private deck, community pool, gym, & patio. Welcome to your Gold
This beautifully upgraded and truly one-of-a-kind penthouse offers an expansive three-bedroom, two-bath layout in the heart of the Gold Coast. Originally two residences combined, the home features maple hardwood floors, extensive millwork, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing sweeping south and west city views. The spacious living area is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and
Experience stunning panoramas stretching across Lincoln Park, the Zoo, the Lagoon, Lake Michigan, and North Avenue Beach. This is the highest-floor one-bedroom in the building - and easily the best tier - offering an ultra-rare opportunity in one of Chicago's most iconic lakefront towers. Perfectly situated in the Gold Coast, you're just moments from Michigan Avenue, the lakefront trail, North
VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS! This immaculate south-facing residence is flooded with natural light from morning through sunset, showcasing breathtaking views and a serene, zen-like ambiance throughout. Clean architectural lines and thoughtful updates create a sophisticated, move-in-ready home with top-quality finishes at every turn. The rich, modern kitchen opens seamlessly to the dining area and features
Incredible opportunity to own a luxuriously renovated, high floor corner residence in the coveted 05 tier of Faulkner House. Perched on the 29th floor, this sophisticated southeast facing home showcases breathtaking, unobstructed lake and skyline views from every room, bathing the space in natural light and creating an extraordinary backdrop for daily living. Meticulously renovated in 2022, the
Having it all is possible...spacious rooms, breathtaking east and south views, abundant storage and premium location all in one package! Phenomenal corner unit with 17 windows that overlook the beach and lake plus park and city views to the south. Freshly painted throughout and new carpet installed in areas that do not feature hardwood floors. The gallery styled foyer is perfect for displaying
Step into elegance the moment you arrive at this extraordinary 4-bedroom, 3.1-bathroom PENTHOUSE offering breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. Designed by the legendary architect Robert DeGolyer in 1924, this stately all-brick cooperative is one of a kind. The elevator opens directly into your private residence, where you're welcomed by soaring 15-foot ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors
Only Gold Coast offering of a grand and gracious pre-war co-op ready to customize into one of Chicago's finest residences. Located on the full and private twenty-second floor, this light-filled layout of 4,200 square feet enjoys lakefront vistas and views from four exposures. Indulge your every wish and create a stunning home steps to Michigan Avenue and walking distance to excellent private and
Fabulous price for this exceptional opportunity to own this spacious home with incredible views! Create your ideal lifestyle in one of Chicago's most desirable and historic areas; the Gold Coast. This home offers breathtaking views of the lake, beaches, and Chicago skyline, providing a picturesque living experience. With approximately 3,000 sq. ft., the space was originally two units combined;
Carla Walker@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Conceived for the entertaining traditions of the 1920s and thoughtfully adapted for modern life, this architecturally significant Gold Coast penthouse offers approximately 7,750 sqft of gracious living space. With only three owners, this residence carries notable provenance, including time as the home of silent film icon Colleen Moore and reputed dinners attended by John F. Kennedy in the grand
Perched on the most coveted corner of the Gold Coast, this spectacularly renovated residence offers approximately 2,100 square feet of sophisticated, fully furnished living space. Framed by new, oversized windows, the home serves as a private gallery for breathtaking, unobstructed views of Oak Street Beach and the Michigan Avenue skyline. This expansive two-bedroom plus den sanctuary has been
Your dream home on Lake Shore Drive awaits. FOUR UNITS COMBINED! This can also be split up into multiple units. Enjoy the fireworks of Navy Pier from the comfort of your living room. The elevator opens to a private landing into this 3 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom unit. The grand library can easily be converted to a 4th bedroom. All three en suite bedrooms are spacious living. EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS BEING
Built in 1929, 1260 North Dearborn features all the sophisticated styling of its era. Each apartment features the original crown molding and high white baseboard, as well as arched doorways and molded closet doors with antique glass doorknobs. The fabulous recent renovation of this fine vintage building has made it one of the most beautiful in its prestigious area. At 1260, you will be within a
$5,500 per month
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
Fully furnished apartment in Historic Gold Coast! Fantastic Bellevue Residential Street between high-end shopping, restaurants and the lake front! This spacious 1800 S FT corner unit has been fully renovated from top to bottom & features 3 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms a beautiful high-end kitchen! Custom mirrored closet doors, wide plank dark wood flooring, wall of sconces, claw foot tub, and
Ashlea Holland@properties Christie's International Real Estate
At The Deco, we offer luxury Gold Coast apartments designed to suit your lifestyle. Our Chicago apartments are beautifully renovated, within walking distance of the citys best attractions, and offer panoramic views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. This is the combination of old-world charm and new-world luxuries in a stunning Art Deco building built in 1927. Overlook Chicagos Gold Coast neighborhood
Rarely available in-unit washer dryer (new 2024 LG stackable) in the heart of the historic Gold Coast! Beautifully designed this stunning, south facing 1 bed, 1 bath at "The Churchill" will have you living in the lap of luxury. Complete with gourmet chef kitchen w/ Viking range, quartz counters and SS appliances, spa-like bathroom, cedar closet and artful finishes including ornate moldings and
Ilana Steelman@properties Christie's International Real Estate
The 40 East Oak is in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast. Vintage high rise living with all the fine amenities such as a 24-Hour Doorman, Laundry Room, Package Receiving, Bike Room, Fitness Center, and a gorgeous Rooftop Sundeck with lake and skyline views. RENT INCLUDES: Heat, Cooking Gas, Water, Cable (200+ Channels) and Internet. 40 East Oak--a place to relax, plus a convenient location in the
A Masterpiece of Luxury Living in the Gold Coast Experience timeless elegance and unmatched design in this exquisite full-floor residence located in the heart of Chicago's prestigious Gold Coast. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and over 750 square feet of private outdoor space, this home delivers a perfect blend of classic architecture and contemporary sophistication. From the moment you enter,
Nestled in Chicago's historic Gold Coast neighborhood, you'll find 65 East Scott. Uniquely affordable for the area, 65 East Scott is proud to offer residents the full Gold Coast experience and an unbeatable location. Once you visit, you'll understand why our residents love to call us home.
Available 5/1. Live in affordable luxury on a million dollar street. Close to everything, shopping, lakefront, public transportation, zoo, resteaurants. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. Updated kitchen and bath, dishwasher. Hardwood Floors. 2 walk in closets! Overlooks Beautiful Dearborn Street. Amazing sundeck remodeled. Security, laundry, Beautiful and amazing sundeck!! Receiving room. Amazing deal! Move
Canterbury Court is located in Chicago's upscale Gold Coast Area. Canterbury is a vintage, modestly furnished apartment building that is well-maintained and managed. One-Month rentals are available. We have on-site, responsive personnel including a resident manager and janitor/engineer. Utilities (electric, heat, gas and water) and Internet are included in Rent. There is 24-hour Front desk
Enjoy condo living in this spacious 2 bed/2 bath unit with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from your private balcony! Split floor plan with 3/4" oak hardwood flooring throughout, a modern kitchen with custom cabinets and Miele appliances, wine fridge and plenty of storage! Lots of room for a dining room table. Primary bedroom is generously sized with the ability to fit a king size bed plus
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