Why Live in Midtown
Midtown in North Chicago features Nationals and bungalows along its one-way streets, with minimal landscaping and regularly spaced trees along Park Avenue. While Midtown itself lacks a park, nearby Boak Park offers a playground and access to the 25.5-mile Robert McClory Bike Path. Foss Park, just across Sheridan Road, provides access to Lake Michigan with a small beach, skatepark, and picnic areas. Dining options include 5 Points Restaurant, known for Italian beef sandwiches and soft-serve ice cream, and Full Moon Family Restaurant, a 24-hour diner with a classic feel located on the farther side of North Chicago. For shopping, Walmart is 4 miles away in Waukegan, and Target and Heinen’s Grocery Store are 5.5 miles south in Lake Bluff. Midtown residents can also shop at the Great Lakes Commissary, 3 miles away. Community events include North Chicago’s Community Days at Foss Park and Waukegan’s Scoop the Loop, showcasing antique cars. Sheridan Road connects Midtown to the naval base and downtown Waukegan, 2.5 miles north, while the North Chicago Metra station, less than a mile away, links to downtown Chicago, 39 miles away. The closest hospital is Waukegan’s Vista Medical Center – East, 4 miles north, with the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center 2.5 miles south.
Home Trends in Midtown, IL
On average, homes in Midtown, North Chicago sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Midtown, North Chicago over the last 12 months is $185,000, down 65% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$185,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$185,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$343,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$191
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Median List Price
$282,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-65%