Chicago Real Estate
We are here to help you in your search for Chicago real estate. You can start exploring homes for sale in Chicago by filling out the above form or just call us at 708-434-1165. Situated right off of Lake Michigan the city has everything from fabulous restaurants and great nightlife to world class museums. It is a center for services, business, and finance. It is a major transportation hub with the 2nd busiest airport in the world.
The fact that Chicago rests next to one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world makes it very attractive. In the summer one can sail, swim or hang out on one of the 29 public beaches and parks that boarder the lakefront.
It is known as a melting pot with many different kinds of people and culture which makes for a rich life experience. Chicago is a city of neighborhoods each marching to a little different beat.
Popular Chicago Neighborhoods
1. Lincoln Park - This is an upscale neighborhood right on the lake and close to the loop with an expansive park system. Lincoln Park has some of the most desirable real estate in Chicago.
2. Old Town - Historic and affluent neighborhood bordering the loop and Gold Coast neighborhoods. It is home to the famous Second City Comedy Troupe that has turned out comics like Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mike Myers, Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Bonnie Hunt, Stephen Colbert, Halle Berry, and Amy Sedaris.
3. Bucktown - Recently gentrified neighborhood with uber-cool boutiques, restaurants, and nightlife. Has many newer homes built in the recent housing boom. Bucktown is a great place to search for a home in Chicago.
4. Wicker Park - A southern sister neighborhood to Bucktown. They share a business district around North, Damen and Milwaukee Avenue. Still retains some eclectic retail outlets like Reckless Records and Myopic Books. A fun vibrant place to live.
5. Gold Coast - One of the wealthiest areas in the city. The Gold Coast has beautiful row houses that go for millions of dollars as well as high rise condo buildings that are far more affordable.
6. Streeterville - Located just south of the Gold Coast and right on the lake this neighborhood has a definite city feeling to it. This is prime real estate to search for an intown Chicago condo.
7. South Loop - Home to the museum campus including Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Field Museum as well as Soldier Field where the Chicago Bears play. Has many newer condo buildings with awesome lake views.
Popular Western Suburbs
There are many areas outside of the city that one should consider when looking at Chicago real estate. In the western suburbs we strongly recommend considering these 10 burbs (not necessarily in this order):
1. Oak Park - First suburb west of Chicago. Just 9 miles from the Loop and easy access to the city through the green and blue line L trains, Metra and 290 Expressway. Great schools and many beautiful vintage homes.
2. River Forest - Just west of Oak Park with one of the best school systems in the state. Tends to have bigger lots with larger homes than in Oak Park.
3. Riverside - This village was designed by the Father of Landscape architecture. Riverside is a National Historic Landmark has many winding streets interspersed with 41 parks.
4. Hinsdale - Hinsdale is rich in historic architecture. That being said many smaller homes have been torn down to make way for larger new "mansions". Downtown Hinsdale is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
5. Willowbrook - Enjoy a superior quality of life and take advantage of well-kept community parks, the treasures of the nearby Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, and excellent public schools including access to the Hinsdale Township High School District 86.
6. Downers Grove - Downers Grove is known for great schools and an appealing mix of housing types and styles. The Park District manages over 500 acres of park land in town, and has won the coveted National Gold Medal award for the quality and diversity of recreational opportunities.
8. Oak Brook
9. Darien
10. Burr Ridge
11. Clarendon Hills
12. Westmont
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$487,500
1200 Lake Shore Drive Unit 404, Chicago
This bright, large and lovely corner One Bedroom home, in an iconic Benjamin Marshall Vintage Condominium, has a woodburning fireplace, hardwood floors, high ceilings, an...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 08371824
$525,000
400 Ohio Street Unit 4504, Chicago
At last! High floor with sweeping lake & city views plus totally redone kitchen & baths & defined dining rm area. Eat-in windowed kitchen features: maple cabs granite to...
- Beds 2
- Baths 2.0
- MLS 08371417
$369,900
Chicago
Great 2 bedroom with lake views on all windows. Nicely upgraded wonderful views of the park & lake. Cherry hrdwd flrs. Chefs kitchen, cherry cabs,granite counters, s.s. A...
- Beds 2
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 08342944
- Bldg. Pearson On The Park
$479,000
1000 Lake Shore Drive Unit 1705, Chicago
Top gold coast location! Totally renovated 3br/3bath features sleek cook's kitchen, well done baths, closets galore & granite flrs thruout. Entrance on beautiful bellev...
- Beds 3
- Baths 3.0
- MLS 08369270
$495,000
900 Lake Shore Drive Unit 1809, Chicago
Amazing lake vws from all rms in streeterville mies van der rohe highrise. Reconfigured 3 br/3 bth w/sep dr, smlr 2nd br, kit renovation w/brookhaven cabs and brkfst bar ...
- Beds 2
- Baths 2.0
- MLS 08369007
$339,000
111 East Chestnut Street Unit 40G, Chicago
Large, Sunny, Beautiful Unit with Gorgeous City Views from 8 Floor to ceiling Windows. Solid Hardwood floors in LR, DR, and Bed Room. In Unit washer/Dryer. Open Kitchen d...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 08368180
$419,000
179 Lake Shore Drive Unit 1004, Chicago
Elegant, totally renovated jumbo 1 BR in prestigious East LSD cooperative. Perfect as a pied-a-terre or an executive apt, this 1,275 sqft residence offers a spacious LR/D...
- Beds 1
- Baths 1.0
- MLS 08368103
- Bldg. Drake Tower
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