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Living in Mid-North District

HISTORIC CHARM •  WALKABLE • CLOSE TO LAKEFRONT •  DINING & NIGHTLIFE

This historic landmark is representative of Chicago’s recognition as a city of architecture with beautifully-designed homes and residential buildings that speak to the grandeur, affluence and changing architectural styles of the mid 1800s and the early 1900s.

Walking through the smaller residential streets of the neighborhood is like taking a step back in time. Many of the buildings are historic row homes or brick three-flats, with the occasional modern building or high-rise sprinkled throughout the area. The buildings and homes in the Mid-North District often feature touches of ornate details around the windows and doorways, and entries framed by gas-burning lamps and lanterns. It’s a community area that invites you to take a stroll along its streets to appreciate the charm and preservation efforts that give the neighborhood character. 

The community’s borders include the bustling streets of Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue, which easily lead to nearby community neighborhoods and also offer a mix of restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, salons, bars, yoga studios and more. 

Families looking to buy a home or condo in the Mid-North District will have Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo within walking distance, one of Chicago’s free attractions.This quiet pocket of Chicago is ideal for those who are wanting to buy real estate close to the lakefront and who are willing to spend a good amount for the location and the pleasantries of the neighborhood.

Where is Mid-North District?

The Mid-North District makes up a small portion of the Lincoln Park neighborhood south of Fullerton Ave, its northern boundary, and east of Lincoln Ave, its western boundary. The community’s southern border is Armitage Ave and its eastern border is Clark St. 

The community area makes up part of the 42nd Ward and its zip code is 60614.

Accessing the Mid-North district by car or bus is the best option. The CTA bus routes that go through the neighborhood include the #74 Fullerton, #22 Clark, #73 Armitage and #11 Lincoln.

The #74 Fullerton and the #73 Armitage buses will take you to the nearest CTA train stations at Fullerton Ave (red, brown and purple lines) and Armitage Ave (brown and purple lines). These train lines will take you to the downtown loop and other northside and southside neighborhoods (red line).

Drivers have the option of accessing Lake Shore Drive to the east of Mid-North District or the 90/94 expressway (also referred to as the Kennedy Expressway) to the west. There are entrance ramps at Fullerton Ave and Western Ave, as well as Armitage Ave and Ashland Ave.

Mid-North District Real Estate Market Snapshot

ROW HOUSES • VINTAGE CHARM • LUXURY APARTMENTS • HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE • RENOVATED CONDOS

If you’re in the market to buy or condo or purchase a home in an area of the city that is close to the lakefront, then the Mid-North District is an ideal place to look. Real estate in the Mid-North District consists of condos for sale, the occasional townhouse for sale and mid-size to large buildings for sale. The Mid-North District is known for its high concentration of brick row houses which gives the Mid-North District area within Lincoln Park its distinct character. If you’re considering an investment property in the area, talk with a Mid-North District REALTOR® to discuss the properties that are best suited to your investment goals.

Properties in the area are largely historic brick and greystone buildings, perhaps most representative of late 19th and early 20th century residential architecture. A number of condos for sale in the Mid-North District real estate market are renovated units or gut-rehabs, some purposely incorporating vintage charm. 

If you’re drawn to the area but are looking for new construction rental options, the 538-unit development called Lincoln Commons may be the answer. The development was completed in early 2019 and features two glass residential towers connected by a ground-level plaza. Amenities for residents of Lincoln Commons range from a rooftop deck and pool, on-site fitness center, coworking space, plus a game room and a private dog run service. Rental prices for these luxury apartments begin in the low $2000 range for a studio and go upwards of $6500 for a three-bedroom unit. The development will soon include a condominium building called The Orchard.

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Live Like a Local in Chicago’s Mid-North District Neighborhood

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

For breakfast, stop in to the Lincoln Park location of Cafecito (411 W Fullerton Pkwy) and enjoy a Cuban pressed breakfast sandwich and a cafe con leche (latte). Then, take a walk along the Nature Boardwalk and follow the trails to Lincoln Park Zoo. Spend some time relaxing at the Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pool (125 W Fullerton Pkwy) at the north end of the zoo. At lunchtime, cozy up at 7 Plates Café (2221 N Lincoln Ave) and choose from a menu of breakfast dishes, sandwiches, salads and soups while enjoying its airy ambiance.

Dinner at Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder (2121 N Clark St) will be a dose of history and a Chicago classic dish: pizza. It’s both a neighborhood and city favorite.

Mid-North District Dining & Nightlife Hotspots

Similar to other parts of Lincoln Park, the Mid-North District has a combination of eateries representing different cuisines. Some elevated dining experiences. A number of casual options. And, most certainly, a delicious variety. Here are some to check out:

• Gemini (2075 N Lincoln Ave) - contemporary American bistro serving up steak, seafood and more. 

• La Crosta Woodfire Pizzeria Italiana (2360 N Lincoln Ave) lively, casual atmosphere and wood-fired pizzas.

• Sushi Para II (2258 N Clark St) - the premise here is all you can eat Sushi. And it’s BYOB. 

• Rickshaw Republic (2312 N Lincoln Ave) - a taste of Indonesian street food is what the family behind this restaurant aims to give patrons.

• R.J. Grunts (2056 N Lincoln Ave) - the first Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE) restaurant, this eatery serves up burgers, wings, shakes and more. 

• Insomnia Cookies (2260 N Lincoln Ave) - cookies and ice cream sandwiches served into the wee hours of the night.

Mid North District Neighborhood Amenities

Bookended to the east and west by two major streets, Clark St and Lincoln Ave, each lined with restaurants, shops, and small businesses, gives this small section of Lincoln Park easy accessibility to many neighborhood amenities. 

With major grocers a short distance from the Mid-North District in nearby communities, residents of the area are within walking or a short drive from a grocery store. The neighborhood community does, though, have a small, old-school grocer within its boundaries. Carnival Foods (458 W Dickens Ave), opened in the neighborhood in the 1930s and has undergone various expansions over the years, maintaining its presence as a community grocer.

If you’re especially keen to purchase a home or buy a condo near green space, consider that the Mid-North District has the vastness of Lincoln Park to one side and Oz Park, one of the city’s larger community parks, on the other side. Kids especially enjoy seeing all the characters of The Wizard of Oz in statue form scattered throughout the park. 

Speaking of kids, there are a few schools in the vicinity including Francis Parker (330 W Webster Ave), a private, independent school for grades K-12, and Abraham Lincoln Elementary (615 W Kemper Pl), a Chicago Public School for students in grades K-8. 

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