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LARGE CITY PARK •  HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD  • UNIVERSITY CAMPUS • QUINTESSENTIAL RESIDENTIAL LIVING • DIVERSE DINING SCENE

Your real estate agent may tell you that prime location is what sets Lincoln Park apart from most Chicago neighborhoods. With a verdant 1200+-acre namesake park as a central fixture of the neighborhood, living in Lincoln Park is a having-the-best-of-it-all scenario. This north side neighborhood represents quintessential residential living in Chicago. Enjoy a walk or ride on Chicago’s Lakefront trail. Visit the Green City Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, or spend an afternoon at Chicago’s year-round free city zoo before cozying up at any one of the restaurant patios set up for al fresco dining. Spend an evening listening to Chicago-style blues or watching a live theatrical performance at a number of theaters. In Lincoln Park there is no shortage of options.

Lincoln Park’s history extends back into the late 1800s at a time when Chicago was growing rapidly. Traces of its past are found in the residential architecture, indicative of late 19th century and early 20th century designs. Like the city, the neighborhood has changed and evolved over the years. Known for its affluence, the area is a blend of middle and upper income families.

Those considering a home purchase in the Lincoln Park neighborhood will benefit from the mix of green space, diverse dining options, boutique shopping, cultural experiences and city attractions that form part of this lakeside neighborhood. 

Where is Lincoln Park?

Lincoln Park is situated north of Chicago’s downtown district along Lake Michigan. This lakeside neighborhood is one of Chicago’s largest neighborhood communities, bordered by two bodies of water, The Chicago River to the West and Lake Michigan to the east. North Avenue and Diversey Avenue form the southern and northern borders of the neighborhood, respectively. Lincoln Avenue and Clybourn Avenue, which both run diagonally through the area, are thoroughfares that connect Lincoln Park to its northwest neighboring communities and offer a mix of entertainment, dining and shopping along the way. 

The boundaries of Lincoln Park fall primarily with the 43rd Ward of Chicago and the 2nd Ward. The neighborhood’s zip code is 60614.

Typically, the closer your home is to Lake Michigan and the beach, the more your home is worth. If you are selling your home in Lincoln Park, work with a local realtor that will have the ability to provide the best insight into how to price your home and how to handle multiple offers from homebuyers. Homebuyer demand for properties near the lake and public transportation tends to be higher and should therefore lead to more favorable terms when receiving offers to purchase your home.

Lincoln Park Transportation

Chicago’s iconic elevated trains run through the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Serviced by the Brown, Purple (Armitage, Diversey, Sedgwick and Wellington stops) and Red Lines (Fullerton, North/Clybourn stops), getting to and from Lincoln Park from other parts of the city is quite easy through public transit. 

The area is also serviced by a number of bus routes. Most commonly used are the #22 Clark

#72 North,  #74 Fullerton, #76 Diversey, #134 Stockton/LaSalle Express, #8 Halsted, and #37 Sedgwick. 

For those commuting by car, Lincoln Park is connected by Lake Shore Drive to the east and the Kennedy Expressway to the west of the neighborhood. Accessibility to this highly coveted area is one of its major selling points.

Lincoln Park Real Estate Market Snapshot

STATELY HOMES •  LUXURY CONDOS • TOWNHOMES FOR SINGLE FAMILY LIVING •  HIGH RISES NEAR LAKE • STUNNING ARCHITECTURE

The Lincoln Park real estate inventory is varied and full of wonderful prospects for your next home purchase. Whether you’re in the market for a townhome, condo or single-family home, Lincoln Park’s real estate options are plentiful. 

The neighborhood is full of charm and history, with many of the streets characterized by historic row houses, greystone or brick two- and three-flat buildings, as well as newer contemporary multi-unit buildings. Being a lakeside neighborhood, high-rise and mid-rise buildings are especially prominent on the eastern side of the neighborhood closest to the park and Lake Michigan. These buildings have condos for sale with fantastic city, park and/or lakefront views. Recent developments like Lincoln Commons are attracting renters to the neighborhood who are also seeking an elevated urban living experience that can be found in Lincoln Park. 

The affluence of the neighborhood is also seen in the residential architecture. Many of the homes for sale in Lincoln Park are sizeable properties with luxurious design elements and high-end touches. A large number of the homes in Lincoln Park were built in the late 19th century and are done in the Italianate or Queen Anne styles of architecture. These stately homes add a sense of grandeur to the neighborhood blocks of Lincoln Park. Newer builds often feature a stunning limestone facade or a blended brick and limestone facade that complement the historic buildings in the area. 

Townhouses for sale are common in some parts of Lincoln Park best known for their row houses. The appeal for families in the market for a single-family home in Lincoln Park is that many of the townhomes function like single-family homes.

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Live Like a Local in Chicago’s Lincoln Park Neighborhood

Schedule home or condo showings with a Lincoln Park real estate agent and then explore the neighborhood on your own. Here’s a quick self-guided tour of Lincoln Park. 

Start your day with a French pastry and some coffee at Floriole (1220 W Webster Ave). Need to get some work done? No worries. This little French pastry shop offers free Wi-Fi and plenty of seating between its two levels. Spend your afternoon perusing through the shops along Armitage Ave and Halsted St. Grab a bite for lunch at Stella Barra Pizzeria (1954 N Halsted St). Walk off your food in the expanse of Lincoln Park or head down to the Lakefront Trail. Stay a while at North Avenue Beach (1600 N Lake Shore Dr) watching the volleyball leagues. Enjoy a quick dinner at Del Soul (2568 N Clark St), an Asian-fusion counter service before capping off the night with some good ol’ Chicago blues at Kingston Mines (2548 N Halsted St). If you’re wanting to linger for dinner or want to add some romance to the night then opt to be delighted by Naoki’s (2300 N Lincoln Park W Suite N) Japanese cuisine in an intimate space tucked away in the historic Belden-Stratford high rise just across from Lincoln Park. 

Lincoln Park Dining & Nightlife Hotspots

Lincoln Park’s dining scene is perhaps best known internationally for being the home of one of the best restaurants in the world. Chef Grant Achatz’s highly-lauded Alinea restaurant is representative of the upscale dining that awaits food enthusiasts in Chicago and Lincoln Park. But the neighborhood has a full spectrum of dining options. Some well-known favorites include: 

• Alinea (1723 N Halsted St) All the theatrics and one unforgettable dining experience.

• Boka (1729 N Halsted St) the Roasted Chicken is nothing short of delicious.

• Floriole (1220 W Webster Ave) the sweets are fantastic, but don’t pass up the savory options.

• Batter & Berries (2748 N Lincoln Ave) small space and long waits, but oh, those pancakes. 

• Cafe Ba Ba Reeba (2024 N Halsted St) some of the best of Spanish tapas by well-known Chicago restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE).

• Pequod’s (2207 N Clybourn Ave) their rendition of Chicago deep-dish pizza is accentuated with a caramelized crust. 

• Willow Room (1800 N Halsted St) a contemporary American restaurant located on a hip corner with stylish interior and delicious cocktails.

Lincoln Park Neighborhood Amenities

Residents of the Lincoln Park neighborhood benefit from both its location and the multitude of amenities throughout the area. 

In addition to its proximity to the lakefront and Chicago’s largest public park, the neighborhood’s free zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo (2001 N Clark St), located within the parameters of the park, is one of the only free zoos in the country. Just steps away is North Ave Beach (1600 N Lake Shore Dr), where beach volleyball and water recreation are highly encouraged. 

For parents and families considering nearby schools, Lincoln Park is home to one of the city’s top performing public high schools, Lincoln Park High School (2001 N Orchard St), as well as elementary schools including, Oscar Mayer (2250 N Clifton Ave), Newberry (700 W Willow St), Prescott (1632 W Wrightwood Ave) and LaSalle (1734 N Orleans St). Parents also have their choice of private educational institutions such as Francis W. Parker (330 W Webster Ave), which serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Beyond recreation and education, a visit to one of the area’s noteworthy museums is a must for locals and visitors alike.  The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (2430 N Cannon Dr) and the Chicago History Museum (1601 N Clark St) are two cultural institutions with a long presence in the community. 

Grocers are also easy to come by in Lincoln Park. From Whole Foods, with two locations at 1550 N Kingsbury St and 959 W Fullerton Ave, to regional grocery chain Mariano’s located at 1500 N Clybourn Ave. The amenities, services and experiences available in Lincoln Park are ample and diverse.

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