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A Chicago neighborhood with many names
While the original intent in the 1970s was to make the neighborhood where the West Argyle Street Historic District is north of Chicago exclusively a Chinatown area, it morphed into Little Vietnam, also known as Little Saigon and Asia on Argyle. While there are primarily Vietnamese restaurants and businesses here, there are also Laotian, Cambodian, Japanese and Chinese. “This is a culturally diverse area,” says Wendy Lee, a real estate agent with Exit Realty at Home. Argyle Street, between Broadway and Sheridan, is where that diversity is fully displayed. It's also the site of the annual Lunar New Year Parade, held every February.
Little Vietnam goes by many names, such as Asia on Argyle.
Celebrating SE Asian diversity during Lunar New Year, Thai students display mask's and flags.
Celebrating the year of the dragon on full display during Little Vietnams Lunar New Year.
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Not just Vietnamese cuisine in Little Vietnam
Walking along Argyle Street is like taking a tour of Asian countries and their food. Pho 777 specializes in the Vietnamese soup dish served with rice noodles. The meat is separate from the broth, which is not typical of Pho restaurants. La Patisserie P is a bakery with Asian favorites like barbecue pork buns and classic French croissants. First Sip Café décor includes teacups hanging from the ceiling and various teas and coffees, including Vietnamese roasts known to be strong. With the amount of restaurants, and the variety of flavors, it makes sense that some stand out. “One of the best Mexican restaurants is in this neighborhood,” says Santiago Valdez, a broker with Compass with over 20 years of real estate experience. “Kie-Gol-Lanee is not a very big place, but if you’re coming to Chicago, you have to try it.” They are known for Oaxacan food and their tamales. There are various neighborhood grocery stores along Argyle Street, while Mariano's is at the corner of Foster and Sheridan.
Pho 777 is a highly regarded noodle shop on Argyle, that Little Vietnam claims is the best.
La Patisserie P has the best pork buns, fresh pastries, and sweet moon cakes in Little Vietnam.
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Great walkability as compared to Andersonville
About 80% of those living in Little Vietnam are renters, with condos rather than single-family homes. Condos can range from $125,000 to $800,000, with some renovated units over 100 years old. Some of the condos are built with classic Chicago Greystone architecture. Monthly fees run from $200 to $400 for maintenance-free living. Single-family homes start at $900,000 and go up to $1.2 million, with turn-of-the-century Victorians with bay windows and up to 3,000 square feet. “People are drawn to this area because it’s less expensive than nearby areas like Andersonville, and it's more walkable,” Valdez says. In the residential area, there are narrow streets, sidewalks on either side of the street and homes built close to one another. Little Vietnam's overall CAP crime index score is 5, slightly above the national average. The highest score is for robbery, which gets a 7. Because of Lake Michigan's proximity and the issue of lakeshore erosion, the neighborhood also has a heightened risk of flooding after heavy rains.
Greystone walk ups with tidy front yards in Little Vietnam are a popular choice for home buyers.
Modern mid rise condos are a part of Little Vietnams newer housing developments.
Little Vietnam is a family friendly walkable neighborhood on Chicago's North side.
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Close to Lake Michigan
Traveling east on Foster Avenue, about a mile from Little Vietnam, is the shore of Lake Michigan. A parking lot is close to a trail leading south to Montrose Beach, the largest beach in Chicago and one of the few places where non-motorized boats can be launched. The north part of the beach is a designated dog section where canines frolic in the sand and splash in the water. Buttercup Park includes a mini splash pad and a playground with a soft-surface area accessible for kids in wheelchairs. The park also has a free library where people can take or leave a book.
The Montrose Dog beach is open year round where residents can let pups off leash.
With close proximity to Lake Michigan and Montrose Beach, Little Vietnam has all Chicago offers.
With close proximity to the lake and and all the charm of Uptown, Little Vietnam is thriving.
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Chicago public schools
Elementary school students living in Little Vietnam can attend public schools, like William C. Goudy Technology Academy, which is part of the Chicago Public School District. It’s rated a B-minus on Niche and has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Senn High School is a magnet Performing Arts institution rated a B-plus on Niche. Little Vietnam is also home to St. Augustine College, an Episcopal Diocese of Chicago private school that enrolls about 1,000 students. The school is the former site of Essanay Studios, popular in the 1910s and 1920s, producing silent films starring Charlie Chaplin. The auditorium at the college is named in Chaplin’s honor.
William C. Goudy Technology Academy is a well ranked choice for students in Uptown.
Senn High School on the North side welcomes students from the Little Vietnam neighborhood.
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CTA Red Line goes by Little Vietnam
Commuters can use the Argyle CTA Red Line station to get to Downtown Chicago, around a 35 minute ride. There are also numerous CTA bus stops on major roads like Broadway and Foster Avenue.
Argyle Street, the enclave of Little Vietnam, is sometimes called “Asia on Argyle.”
While the Argyle station is under construction a temporary CTA Red Line stop is available.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Little Vietnam
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Little Vietnam Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Little Vietnam, Chicago sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Little Vietnam, Chicago over the last 12 months is $457,500, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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