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Lakeview offers loads of amenities in Chicago's north side
Just a mile from the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan is Lakeview — a popular neighborhood 5 miles north of downtown Chicago teeming with energy and community spirit. Containing an array of acclaimed restaurants and community parks, Lakeview serves as a haven for entertainment while also offering a friendly neighborhood vibe pocketed in the middle of a major metropolis. "You can walk anywhere. You can walk to the lake, you can walk to Wrigley, it's just so convenient," says local Realtor Will Goldberg of DG Advisors Group, who has sold nearly 300 homes throughout Chicago. "The west side of Lakeview kind of feels like a neighborhood, but you're super close to everything. Anything's within a snap of a finger away."
Lakeview is a vibrant neighborhood teeming with energy and community spirit.
Lakeview is just a mile from the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan.
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Greystones steal the show along with condos and Queen Anne-style townhouses
While condominiums and luxury apartment complexes are common in Lakeview, single-family homes are abundant along the neighborhood's tree-lined streets. Chicago's famous brown and greystones — some more than a century old — steal the show while townhouses with Queen Anne elements are also plentiful. "Lakeview's got a very diverse housing stock. There's a lot of rentals, there's a lot of million-dollar condos and there's a lot of high-end single-family homes," Goldberg says. "In Lakeview East, you're kind of close to the water and you get those high-rise condos. And then as you go west, it gets really 'neighborhoody,' but it's very, very desirable." Smaller, older homes often price between $600,000 and $900,000, while larger properties with five or more bedrooms and updated appliances can range between $1 million and $2 million. Lakeview's housing market is competitive with many homes selling within two to four weeks.
Lakeview features century-old brown and greystones.
Condominiums and apartment complexes are common in Lakeview.
Townhouses with Queen Anne elements can be found in Lakeview.
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Crosby's Kitchen is revered for its Midwestern-influenced comfort foods
Lakeview’s Southport corridor is known for its acclaimed restaurants. Crosby's Kitchen offers Midwestern-influenced comfort foods while Little Goat Diner is a top brunch spot. For a slice of Chicago's iconic deep-dish pizza, Giordano's is stationed on West Belmont Avenue at Lakeview's southside. A mile south, the Michelin-starred Galit is another favorite for its Middle Eastern entrees. Locals can also meet at Guthries Tavern to play board games while sipping on a local craft beer. Residents gather ingredients for home-cooked meals from the Whole Foods on North Ashland Avenue, though additional shopping and dining options can be found along North Southport Avenue, which is lined with locally owned boutiques and eateries.
Locals head to the Michelin-starred Galit for chef-driven Middle Eastern cuisine.
In Lakeview, Stephanie Izard's Little Goat Diner is a local favorite.
For a family brunch, residents enjoy Crosby's Kitchen's comfort food and tasty cocktails.
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Locals celebrate local artists at the annual Southport Art Fest
Lakeview is community-driven and features a host of festivals and public events. The annual Southport Art Fest is a two-day celebration of the arts right outside the historic Music Box Theatre on Southport Avenue while the Lakeview Taco Fest, which is also held on Southport, features live entertainment, a smorgasbord of taco dishes and even public wrestling matches.
The annual Southport Art Fest takes place in Lakeview.
The annual Southport Art Fest is a two-day celebration of the arts in Lakeview.
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Lake View High School offers a wealth of extracurriculars
Lakeview students are served by City of Chicago School District 299. Children from prekindergarten through Grade 8 may attend Blaine Elementary School, which earns an overall grade of A-minus from Niche, before moving on to Lake View High School on North Ashland Avenue. Earning a B-minus Niche grade, the high school offers a host of extracurricular clubs and organizations including the National Honor Society and the Art for Social Justice Club. The A-rated Hawthorne Scholastic Academy — a literacy magnet school serving kindergarten through Grade 8 — is another option on North Clifton Avenue.
Blaine Elementary School is a highly rated public school in Lakeview.
Lake View High earns an overall B-minus grade from Niche.
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Margaret Donahue Park is a haven for young Cubs fans
Lakeview contains several small pocket parks. After school, parents take the kids to South Lakeview Park for playdates while the Chicago Cubs-themed Margaret Donahue Park, which sits half a mile from Wrigley Field, contains a splash pad and jungle gyms amid the iconic red, white and blue Cubs crest. Locals can also travel a mile east to jog or bike along the scenic Lakefront Trail, which spans over 18 miles along the shores of Lake Michigan.
The splash pad at Margaret Donahue Park is perfect for children of all ages.
Residents of Lakeview can enjoy a quiet picnic with friends and family at South Lakeview Park.
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The "L" features a stop on Southport Avenue
Lakeview is walkable, bikeable and offers excellent public transportation options. The CTA bus features numerous stops throughout the neighborhood, and the "L's" Brown Line includes a station on Southport Avenue. Residents commuting by car can get downtown by heading a mile east and merging onto Route 41, though traffic can get very heavy during rush hour.
A bike station is conveniently located by the Southport "L" station.
Residents can take the "L" at Lakeview's Southport station.
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Chicago has a huge upswing in crime. Sporadic incidents of violence in my area but I am always on the alert. Police are pretty visible. Most of the buildings where I live have doormen and women and they call police when they see any suspious activity.
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8/15/2014Niche Review
Can be a crowded area due to congestion near Wrigley Field, especially when there are events happening there.
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6/7/2015Niche Review
Most of the shops are looking for waitress or part-time employees, that's fine if I was in high school and still living under my parents roof. It's hard to live in the city without a good job.
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7/19/2014Niche Review
The area is home to Wrigley Field so there are literally hundreds of bars and restaurants in all price points. There are so many options it would be impossible to list any favorite or type of cuisine. Ethopian, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, American, Italian, Spanish, Greek.
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Lakeview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lakeview, Chicago sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakeview, Chicago over the last 12 months is $730,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath Penthouse in brick 3 flat with private roof deck on beautiful tree-lined street in Wrigleyville/ Lakeview! This sun- drenced condo features soaring 14 foot vaulted ceilings with skylights in the living room, dining room and kitchen and 10 foot ceilings throughout the rest of the unit. Beautiful gut rehabbed kitchen with peninsula seating, quartz counters, custom
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End-Unit Townhome, NO HOA, 3 parking spaces, Deck and Patio in Lakeview/Wrigleyville. Flooded with natural light from three Juliet balconies, this 2BD/2BA townhome offers ~1,350 sq ft across multiple levels. The open main floor is perfect for entertaining, while the lower level provides flexible space for a bedroom, office, or gym. Upstairs, the private primary suite includes a full bath and a
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Welcome to 1305 W Barry! Available Sept 01. This incredible 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit is now available for lease and is situated on a quiet one-way street in the highly desirable Lakeview/Southport Corridor neighborhood. The unit is located in the Real building, which underwent a complete gut rehab in 2017, taking it down to the studs and rebuilding it with modern updates and high-quality
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Bright and spacious 2bd/1ba unit located in amazing Lakeview location on a beautiful tree lined street. Walk to Belmont, the Lake, restaurants, transit & more! Spacious light filled layout with heat included and laundry on site. Back porch and large shared yard. Easy street parking! Available 10/1/25.
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