Edgewater
Lakefront towers, beaches and the Bryn Mawr district.
Osterman (Hollywood) Beach and Foster Beach · Edward Stojakovic, CC BY 2.0
To the Loop
7.4mi
Straight-line miles from the middle of Edgewater.
Size
1.4sq mi
Far North Side
L lines
Through it
Living here
Life in Edgewater.
Edgewater runs along the far north lakefront, where Sheridan Road's high-rises look over a string of beaches. Inland are the Bryn Mawr Historic District, the pink 1920s Edgewater Beach Apartments, and the large single-family homes of Lakewood Balmoral.
Foster Beach, Osterman Beach, Berger Park on the lake, and the north end of the Lakefront Trail.
Near the lakeHigh-rise livingQuieter side streetsBig parksHistoric architecture
The homes
What you'll find.
Lakefront high-rise co-ops and condos along Sheridan Road, vintage courtyard buildings, and single-family homes in Lakewood Balmoral.
Lakefront high-risesVintage condosSingle-family homes
Getting around
How far is everything?
The Red and Purple lines run through Edgewater. Lake Shore Drive ends at Hollywood Avenue, at the south end of the neighborhood.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map.
Places to know
Start here.
- Lake and riverOsterman BeachQuiet beach at the end of Lake Shore Drive.
- Lake and riverFoster BeachA wide beach with a lakefront path.
- LandmarksEdgewater Beach ApartmentsThe pink 1928 tower on Sheridan.
- ParksBerger ParkLakefront park with a historic mansion and cultural center.
- LandmarksBryn Mawr Historic DistrictTerra cotta buildings near the Red Line.
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Homes in Edgewater.
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Questions
Good to know.
What is Edgewater known for?
Edgewater runs along the far north lakefront, where Sheridan Road's high-rises look over a string of beaches. Inland are the Bryn Mawr Historic District, the pink 1920s Edgewater Beach Apartments, and the large single-family homes of Lakewood Balmoral.
What kind of homes are in Edgewater?
Lakefront high-rise co-ops and condos along Sheridan Road, vintage courtyard buildings, and single-family homes in Lakewood Balmoral.
How do you get downtown from Edgewater?
Edgewater is about 7.4 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. The Red and Purple lines run through Edgewater. Lake Shore Drive ends at Hollywood Avenue, at the south end of the neighborhood.
Which neighborhoods are next to Edgewater?
Edgewater borders Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Uptown, Rogers Park and West Ridge.
How do I find the schools for a home in Edgewater?
Chicago Public Schools' School Locator shows the neighborhood schools for any address. We're happy to look one up with you for a home you're considering. Open the School Locator.
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Boundaries follow the City of Chicago's neighborhood map; locals draw some edges differently. Distances are straight-line miles. We describe places, homes and transit, not the people who live there. For schools, the CPS School Locator shows the schools for any address. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Osterman (Hollywood) Beach and Foster Beach by Edward Stojakovic, CC BY 2.0; Edgewater Beach Apartments by Micki L. Katz, CC BY-SA 4.0; Osterman Beach by Alanscottwalker, CC BY-SA 3.0; Clark Street and the Swedish American Museum by Zagalejo, Public domain; Davis Theater, Lincoln Avenue by Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0; Broadway and Lawrence (Riviera Theatre) by Chicagoshim, CC BY-SA 4.0.