To the Loop
4.3mi
Straight-line miles from the middle of Lakeview.
Size
2.9sq mi
North Side
L lines
Through it
Living here
Life in Lakeview.
Lakeview stretches from the harbors on the lake to the shops of Southport Avenue, with Northalsted, the city's long-established LGBTQ+ district, along Halsted. It is one of the largest neighborhoods on the North Side, with something open on almost every corner.
Belmont Harbor, the lakefront parkland, and neighborhood parks such as Gill Park.
Near the lakeRestaurantsNights outLocal shopping streetsEasy without a carHigh-rise living
The homes
What you'll find.
Vintage courtyard buildings, two-flats and greystones, lakefront high-rises, and single-family homes west of Ashland.
Vintage condosTwo-flatsLakefront high-risesSingle-family homes
Getting around
How far is everything?
The Red, Brown and Purple lines run through Lakeview. Lake Shore Drive and the Lakefront Trail run along the east edge.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map.
Places to know
Start here.
- Lake and riverBelmont HarborSailboats, the lakefront path and the dog beach.
- ShoppingSouthport CorridorShops and restaurants along Southport Avenue.
- Arts and cultureMusic Box TheatreA 1929 movie palace on Southport.
- Food and drinkNorthalstedRestaurants and bars along Halsted, home of Market Days.
Listed with us
Homes in Lakeview.
Next door
Around Lakeview.
Questions
Good to know.
What is Lakeview known for?
Lakeview stretches from the harbors on the lake to the shops of Southport Avenue, with Northalsted, the city's long-established LGBTQ+ district, along Halsted. It is one of the largest neighborhoods on the North Side, with something open on almost every corner.
What kind of homes are in Lakeview?
Vintage courtyard buildings, two-flats and greystones, lakefront high-rises, and single-family homes west of Ashland.
How do you get downtown from Lakeview?
Lakeview is about 4.3 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. The Red, Brown and Purple lines run through Lakeview. Lake Shore Drive and the Lakefront Trail run along the east edge.
Which neighborhoods are next to Lakeview?
Lakeview borders Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, North Center, Uptown and Wrigleyville.
How do I find the schools for a home in Lakeview?
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.
Looking in Lakeview?
Let us show you around.
Our agents know Lakeview block by block. Tell us what you're after and we'll line up the homes, on the market and off it.
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: Belmont Harbor by TheWxResearcher, CC BY-SA 4.0; Music Box Theatre, Southport by - EMR -, CC BY-SA 2.0; Northalsted by Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0; South Pond and Nature Boardwalk, Lincoln Park by Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0; Davis Theater, Lincoln Avenue by Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0; The North Branch at Riverview Bridge by AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0; Broadway and Lawrence (Riviera Theatre) by Chicagoshim, CC BY-SA 4.0; Wrigley Field by Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0.