Where Affordability Meets Opportunity on the North & Northwest Side

Parks & Recreation: Lakeview borders Lake Michigan and includes access to Belmont Harbor and the Lakefront Trail, providing miles of walking, running, and biking paths. The neighborhood also includes smaller parks, athletic fields, and recreation facilities throughout the area.

Transit: CTA Red, Brown, and Purple Line stations serve Lakeview, providing direct downtown access.

Key CTA bus routes include: #22 Clark, #36 Broadway, #8 Halsted, #77 Belmont, and #151 Sheridan

Condominiums: Mid $300Ks – $800Ks+

Single-family homes: $1M+

Housing stock includes vintage walk-ups, courtyard buildings, newer construction condos, and greystones.

*Subject to Market Conditions

Many condominium buildings in Lakeview are eligible for conventional financing, though buyers should consult licensed mortgage professionals regarding qualification standards and association requirements.

Parks: Winnemac Park is one of the neighborhood’s largest green spaces, offering open fields, walking paths, athletic facilities, and seasonal recreational programming. Just to the north, West Ridge Nature Park provides a more natural setting with walking trails, native plant landscapes, and a small pond area designed for passive recreation and environmental education. Additional neighborhood parks and playgrounds are located throughout the community.

Transit: The CTA Brown Line serves Lincoln Square via the Western and Rockwell stations, providing direct access to downtown and surrounding North Side communities.

Key CTA bus routes include: #49 Western, #49B North Western, #11 Lincoln, and #81 Lawrence

Condominiums: High $300Ks – $700Ks

Single-family homes: $900K – $1.6M+

*Subject to Market Conditions

Smaller condominium associations may require additional lender review. Buyers should verify financing eligibility directly with qualified lending professionals.

Parks: Welles Park is one of the neighborhood’s primary recreational hubs, featuring athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, and an indoor cultural center. Revere Park provides additional green space, ball fields, and recreational facilities. Residents also benefit from access to the Chicago Riverwalk segments and nearby riverfront paths, offering walking and biking opportunities.

Transit: The CTA Brown Line serves North Center via the Addison and Irving Park stations, providing direct access to downtown Chicago.

Key CTA bus routes include: #9 Ashland, #50 Damen, #80 Irving Park, and #11 Lincoln

Condominiums

$400Ks – $900Ks

Single-family homes

$1M – $2M+

*Subject to Market Conditions

In some new construction properties, builders may offer incentives or rate buydown programs. Terms vary and should be confirmed directly with builders and lenders.

Parks & Recreation: Holstein Park provides athletic fields, playgrounds, and seasonal programming. The 606 Trail (Bloomingdale Trail) runs along Bucktown’s southern edge, offering elevated walking and biking access across multiple neighborhoods.

Transit: CTA Blue Line stations at Damen and Western provide access to downtown Chicago and O’Hare International Airport.

Key CTA bus routes include: #56 Milwaukee, #50 Damen, #72 North Avenue, and #73 Armitage

Condominiums: $400Ks – $900Ks
Single-family homes: $900K – $2M+

Some condominium buildings may be classified as warrantable or non-warrantable by lenders. Buyers should confirm loan eligibility, HOA financial requirements, and underwriting standards directly with their mortgage professional.