Lakeview

The Chicago community of Lakeview is one of the most in demand neighborhoods in the city to live. Nestled against the shore of Lake Michigan, this north-side neighborhood has something for everyone. Crammed with shops, restaurants, bars, and entertainment, Lakeview offers a wide assortment of distractions. The population is very young, with a good percentage still in their 20s.

There are over 600 shops in the Lakeview neighborhood. They range from many notable national chains to independently owned specialty shops, and the restaurants in the area are similarly wide-ranging. One can find both the late night greasy spoon and the classy place for Sunday brunch. The nightlife in Lakeview is lively, with everything from smaller neighborhood bars to the late night clubs of Lakeview’s large gay district, dubbed “Boy’s Town”. There are many alternative lifestyle establishments and shops in the area of Boy’s Town.

There’s plenty of leisure and recreational activities in Lakeview as well. The proximity to the lake makes for easy access to lakefront activities like boating and fishing. Parks and trails run along the shoreline offering chances for some scenic cycling, skating, running, and walking. Wrigleyville gets its name from the home of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, which plays at Wrigley Field. If crowds of baseball fans aren’t to your liking, Lakeview encompasses several theaters, galleries, movie theaters, and music venues.

A few blocks away from the busy streets and the hustle and bustle, you can find the more subdued and more relaxing side of Lakeview. Just a short walk from one of the most visited parts of the city, you may be surprised to find yourself among lovely homes and tree-lined streets. This serene and comfortable district is why Lakeview is so desirable. It’s no surprise that vacancies in Lakeview are quickly filled.

Housing prices range from the very reasonably priced to the quite expensive. The landscape is ripe with single unit apartments, condos, older town homes, and recently rehabilitated homes. Your dollar won’t go quite as far in buying a house in Lakeview, but many people consider the choice venue more than a fair trade, and are happy to pay the higher costs. The neighborhood is safe and contains numerous schools, and the Loop is about 15 minutes away, by train.

Lakeview and Wrigleyville’s transportation alternatives are numerous. The CTA Red, Purple, and Brown lines stop at Ravenswood, Sheridan, Sheffield, Southport, Addison, Belmont, Wellington, and Diversey. CTA buses run along Sheridan, Halsted, Clark, Belmont, Lincoln, Diversey and Addison.