To the Loop
5.2mi
Straight-line miles from the middle of North Center.
Size
2.0sq mi
North Side
L lines
Through it
Living here
Life in North Center.
North Center takes in Roscoe Village and the blocks around the meeting of Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen. Its main streets have small shops and restaurants, and the North Branch of the Chicago River runs along its western side.
The riverbank parks along the North Branch, and Hamlin Park in Roscoe Village.
Quieter side streetsNew constructionLocal shopping streetsBig parks
The homes
What you'll find.
Single-family homes, many of them new construction, vintage two-flats, and condos in small buildings.
Single-family homesNew constructionTwo-flatsCondos
Getting around
How far is everything?
The Brown Line runs through North Center. Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen buses cross the neighborhood, and the Kennedy is a short drive west.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map.
Places to know
Start here.
- ShoppingRoscoe VillageShops and restaurants on Roscoe and Belmont.
- Food and drinkLincoln AvenueRestaurants around the Lincoln, Irving and Damen crossing.
- Lake and riverNorth Branch of the Chicago RiverAlong the western edge.
- ParksHamlin ParkFields and a pool in Roscoe Village.
Listed with us
Homes in North Center.
Nothing of ours is listed in North Center right now. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll keep watch, including homes that come to us before they hit the market.
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Around North Center.
Questions
Good to know.
What is North Center known for?
North Center takes in Roscoe Village and the blocks around the meeting of Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen. Its main streets have small shops and restaurants, and the North Branch of the Chicago River runs along its western side.
What kind of homes are in North Center?
Single-family homes, many of them new construction, vintage two-flats, and condos in small buildings.
How do you get downtown from North Center?
North Center is about 5.2 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. The Brown Line runs through North Center. Lincoln, Irving Park and Damen buses cross the neighborhood, and the Kennedy is a short drive west.
Which neighborhoods are next to North Center?
North Center borders Bucktown, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Uptown, Albany Park, Avondale and Irving Park.
How do I find the schools for a home in North Center?
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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Our agents know North Center 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: The North Branch at Riverview Bridge by AlphaBeta135, CC BY 4.0; Roscoe Village by Daniel X. O'Neil, CC BY 2.0; St. Mary of the Angels Church by Goldnpuppy, CC BY-SA 4.0; Belmont Harbor by TheWxResearcher, CC BY-SA 4.0; 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; Broadway and Lawrence (Riviera Theatre) by Chicagoshim, CC BY-SA 4.0.