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Lakeview East is known for its activity and affordability
Lakeview East’s high rises overlook Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park. Of the neighborhoods in the Lakeview area, Lakeview East has the most options and flexibility, accommodating various lifestyles. The area is mostly renters and condos, making it more affordable than other neighborhoods. Wrigleyville and Lincoln Park’s beaches are within walking distance, as well as the bars and clubs in Lakeview East’s Boystown.
East Lakeview is full of pride and Chicago heritage for all to enjoy.
Run along the Lake Michigan at Belmont Harbor.
Lakeview East is home to the first nationally recognized gay village.
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Lincoln Park and the beaches are within walking distance
“People who love to walk and move their bodies gravitate to Lakeview East,” says broker Juliana Yeager with Christie’s International Real Estate and longtime Lakeview resident. Lincoln Park is one of Chicago's largest green spaces and includes:
Montrose and North Avenue beaches
Belmont Harbor and its marinas
Lincoln Park Zoo
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
Various playgrounds, sports fields and gardens
The Lakefront Trail also goes through the park, offering paved lanes for pedestrians and cyclists. For a quieter afternoon outside, Gill Park is a neighborhood green space with a playground, baseball field and an indoor pool and gym at the fieldhouse.
Lakeview East has several spots for residents to enjoy the lakefront.
Residents dock their boat at Belmont Harbor after a nice afternoon on the lake.
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High rise living is unique to Lakeview East
Compared to other parts of Lakeview, Lakeview East has more rentals. “It’s a little more dense. You’re going to see more high raises and condos,” Yeager says. “There’s next to no single-family homes. It’s pretty rare in Lakeview East.” The apartment and condo high rises come with various amenities, from rooftop decks and gyms to pools and valet parking. “They’re all along the lake and they all have nice views,” Yeager says. You’ll also find condos in graystone and contemporary brick two- and three-flats, which also often come with rooftop decks and balconies. Though rare, most single-family homes here are historic Victorians or graystones that blend in with the two-flats. Most housing comes with off-street parking, like detached garages, assigned parking spaces or apartment complex garages.
Stately graystones are plentiful in East Lakeview.
East Lakeview is a one-of-a-kind Chicago neighborhood with high-rise buildings.
Older brick buildings offer condo and apartment options in Lakeview East.
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Lakeview East is more affordable than nearby neighborhoods
Lakeview East’s high rises help keep the cost of living lower than in other neighborhoods. The community’s median housing price is about $350,000, more than half the cost of living in Lakeview and Wrigleyville. It’s also significantly lower than Lincoln Park, where the median is close to $500,000. Condos in the high rises range from the mid $100,000s to mid $300,000s, though they can come with steep homeowners association fees. Condos in the low-rise buildings start around the low $900,000s and reach up to $2 million. If there’s a single-family home on the market, you can expect the price to be between $1.6 and $2.7 million.
Staying busy and entertained in the Lakeview East area
Lakeview East is an energetic neighborhood. You’ll find plenty to do day-to-day and annually. Some community and nearby attractions include:
Wrigley Field: The Chicago Cubs' home stadium is within walking distance and also hosts concerts.
Boystown: At Lakeview East's LGBTQ+ district, you can stop in a number of gay and drag bars.
Theaters: Comedy clubs like the Laugh Factory and theaters offer regular shows from national and local groups.
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts lines Broadway with over 150 artist booths and offers live music every September. In Boystown, Chicago Pride Fest has live music, drag performances and guest speakers across three different stages.
Lakeview East residents celebrate Chicago Pride Fest.
Wrigley Field is a quick train ride or walk from East Lakeview.
Pets are welcome at the annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts in East Lakeview.
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Local restaurants are abundant and diverse
Broadway, Clark Street and Halstead Street are all lined with Lakeview East’s foodie scene. “You’ve got tons of restaurants, and there’s no chains,” Yeager says. Wilde Bar and Restaurant is a literary-themed Irish pub. Its dining room looks like a library, with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The Chicago Diner specializes in vegetarian and vegan fare. Ann Sather Restaurant is the go-to brunch spot and features traditional Swedish folk paintings on the walls and ceilings. You can also walk to multiple grocery stores in Lakeview East, including Mariano’s and Jewel-Osco.
Ann Sather has been a Chicago breakfast tradition since 1945 in Lakeview East.
Chicago Diner in East Lakeview has been meat-free since 1983.
Jewel-Osco can support all your grocery needs in East Lakeview.
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Nettelhorst Elementary School serves students living in Lakeview East.
Top-rated public and private education options
Lakeview East is part of Chicago Public Schools. It’s a school choice district, but Lakeview East students benefit from good local schools. The Nettlehorst School is one top-rated K-8 option and has a fine and performing arts magnet program. Compared to other nearby neighborhoods, you’ll also have more access to top-rated private K-8 schools here. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy is a Catholic option, while Bernard Zell Anshe Ernet Day School is a Jewish institution. Chicago City Day School is a non-religious, top-rated private choice.
A walkable neighborhood with plenty of commuter options
When getting around Lakeview East, you can manage without a car. The accessibility and proximity to the beach, restaurants, entertainment and schools make it possible to walk anywhere in the neighborhood. Even two hospitals are within walking distance. Bike lanes on major streets like Halstead and Clark and Divvy bikeshare stations also offer another way to get around. Buses also stop throughout the neighborhood.
Commuters also have plenty of options, including the bus. The Red, Brown and Purple lines all stop in Lakeview East and head into The Loop, offering a 30-minute commute. You’re also right next to Lake Shore Drive, which shortens the trip downtown to about 15 minutes.
Hop on the L train to anywhere in the city from East Lakeview.
Catch a bus or the L at the Belmont CTA station in Lakeview East.
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Lakeview East Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lakeview East, Chicago sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakeview East, Chicago over the last 12 months is $365,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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