Lincoln Park Condos

I serve the Chicago near north side real estate market including the beautiful neighborhood of Lincoln Park. Here is some information on Lincoln Park and check out my Lincoln Park Condos site and view Lincoln Park Real Estate Listings online.

Homebuyers considering downtown Chicago real estate are often wooed by Lincoln Park condos because of its charming mix of urban high-rises and suburban feeling single-family homes. Nestled between the neighborhoods of Lakeview to the north, Bucktown to the west, and Near North to the south, this popular area of Chicago real estate offers a variety of attractions and a convenient location.

Whether you prefer condo living or quaint, tree-lined brownstone and graystone homes or something in between, Lincoln Park is sure to have what you are looking for. Those who prefer the convenience and sweeping views of a high-rise building will soon have the option to choose from one of the 314 Lincoln Park condos and 13 townhomes under construction in the Lincoln Park 2520, located at 2520 N. Lakeview Ave. The modern units designed by Lucien Lagrange will range from the mid $500’s to an estimated $9 million for the luxury penthouse.

Many of the Lincoln Park homes have been converted into multi-unit condominiums and apartments to serve the many DePaul students and young professionals drawn to the neighborhood. However, many of those single-family homes are being reverted back to their original state, as Lincoln Park is becoming an increasingly popular site to raise a family. The almost suburban feel of the long neighborhood streets and the proximity to Lincoln Park, the Lincoln Park Zoo, and Lake Michigan makes Lincoln Park real estate an ideal choice for active families.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Lincoln Park, for which the area is named, sits on 1,200 acres of endless bike and jogging paths, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, picnic areas, a public golf course, and the famous Lincoln Park Zoo. In addition, Lake Michigan provides a recreational outlet for beachgoers and water enthusiasts alike. The annual summer Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival welcomes people from throughout Chicago to over 100 gardens in the area, and the annual Chicago Air & Water Show draws crowds from all over the Midwest.

The neighborhood of Lincoln Park began when the City of Chicago transformed the large cemetery near Lake Michigan into a publicly supported park in 1864. City funding in the 1970’s helped transform Lincoln Park into the elegant, bustling, city within a city that is now home to nearly 65,000 Chicagoans. Boasting nearly 300 restaurants within its three square miles, Lincoln Park enjoys an eclectic choice of restaurants, bars, lounges, and clubs. Lincoln Avenue between Diversey and Armitage has an impressive concentration of eateries and watering holes and is host to the Taste of Lincoln Avenue each July. Lincoln Parkers will find additional outdoor entertainment at the Lincoln Park Summerfest, in the park itself; the Lincoln Park Fall Festival on Southport Avenue; and the Oktoberfest Pumpkin & Beer Festival in late September.

The Lincoln Park neighborhood also has a vibrant cultural component. It features nearly twenty galleries and is home to three museums: The Chicago History Museum, The DePaul University Art Museum, and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. The Steppenwolf Theater Company, the Victory Garden Greenhouse Theater, and Second City offer a myriad of performances throughout the week. The Lincoln Park Art Fair each September turns the streets into mobile galleries for local and international artists.

Lincoln Park has two public elementary (K-8) schools, Abraham Lincoln Elementary and Oscar Mayer Elementary. Lincoln Park High School is the public secondary school in the neighborhood and is one of the top ranked schools in Chicago. The Saint Clement School (K-8) and the Francis W. Parker School (K-12), provide private school alternatives.

Easily accessible by Chicago mass transit, Lincoln Park has CTA Red, Brown, and Purple line stops at Fullerton. The Purple and Brown lines also stop at Armitage and Diversey. CTA buses run throughout the neighborhood and are a popular mode of transportation.

I read an interesting article on The Washington Post titled: Foreclosure Auctioneer's Lonely Task. There is a quote in the article I found particularly interesting: "Banks don't want your house; they want your money. They want to work with you so you can keep your house. With the market like it is, lenders don't want to foreclose on you."

If this were genuinely the case, why is there such an onslaught of REO homes nowadays? I think it's a genuine sentiment, but the current mortgage problems like this are occurring anyways, and people, particularly those at risk of foreclosure, need to understand this!

I cannot stress enough how important constant communication with your lender is when you are facing a risk of foreclosure. Banks are becoming more and more flexible with homeowners (finally), but the reality is that if there's ANY possibility of getting the note renegotiated, or getting the house sold before foreclosure, why WOULDN'T you try?

I serve the Chicago near north side real estate market including the beautiful neighborhood of Lincoln Park. Check out my Lincoln Park Condos site lincolnpark-realestate.com, and view Lincoln Park Real Estate Listings online!

Marlborough, Lincoln ParkMarlborough is a 106 unit residential condo building located at 2600 - 2608 N. Marlborough in Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Nestled between Lakeview to the North, Bucktown to the West, and Near North to the South, Lincoln Park offers a variety of attractions. Whether you prefer urban high-rise living or quaint, tree-lined brownstone and graystone houses or something in between, Lincoln Park is sure to have what you are looking for. The Marlborough - Lincoln Park condos range in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms.

If you are considering a move to Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago or one of the surrounding communities, there are many condo and loft options to choose from. Visit my Lincoln Park Condos site and view Lincoln Park Real Estate listings. Nestled between Lakeview to the North, Bucktown to the West, and Near North to the South, Lincoln Park offers a variety of attractions. Whether you prefer urban high-rise living or quaint, tree-lined brownstone and graystone houses or something in between, Lincoln Park is sure to have what you are looking for. Lincoln Park is easily accessible by Chicago mass transit. The CTA Red, Brown, and Purple lines all stop at Fullerton. The Purple and Brown lines also stop at Armitage and Diversey. CTA buses run throughout the neighborhood and are a popular mode of transportation.

After years of explosive growth, the housing market is finally cooling off. New national data show that the stock of unsold houses is up, prices are either stable or dropping in most places, and sales this quarter are down from a year ago, ....

The real estate headlines coming out of the national news media outlets are certainly not helping this market. I guess the number of realtors will decline sharply when this is all said and done. I guess as with most market downturns, it's going be survival of the fittest. I have cut down many business expenses unless they are producing results!!! Just curious what rest of the AR members are doing to cope up with this difficult market.

Please feel free to share your thoughts....

If you are considering a move to the spectacular Chicago Lincoln Park neighborhood or one of the surrounding areas, there are many condo and loft options to choose from. Visit my Lincoln Park Real Estate site and view Lincoln Park Condos, lofts and homes for sale.

SoNo, Lincoln Park Condominiums

SoNo will be the premier Lincoln Park condominium residence, located two blocks south of North Avenue. Experience the pulse of modern residental design through full-sized model of one and two bedroom condominiums. SoNo will be seen as an icon of Chicago architecture. SoNo’s design, by award-winning architect Laurence Booth, FAIA, will give owners unparalleled, unobstructed views of Chicago’s skyline and Lake Michigan.

Lincoln Park, also designated as Community Area 7, is one of the North side community areas of Chicago, Illinois in the United States. Named after Lincoln Park, a vast stretch of park belonging to the Chicago Park District, the community area is anchored by the Lincoln Park Zoo and DePaul University. Lincoln Park is bordered by the community areas of Lakeview and North Center to the north, Logan Square (Bucktown neighborhood) and West Town to the west, and Near North to the south.

Although boundaries are not precisely defined, the Lincoln Park neighborhood is generally considered to be bordered on the north by Diversey Parkway, on the west by Clybourn Avenue, on the south by North Avenue, and on the east by the public park of the same name. Lincoln Park is home to Lincoln Park High School, Francis W. Parker School, and DePaul University, which bought out the McCormick Seminary buildings in 1975, when the seminary moved to Hyde Park. Many students who attend these schools now live in this neighborhood. Lincoln Park is also home to two architecturally significant churches: St. Vincent De Paul and St. Josaphat’s, one of the many so-called ‘Polish Cathedrals’ in Chicago. Visible from throughout the neighborhood, these monumental edifices tower over the neighborhood lending the area much of its charm.

There are many boutiques, movie theaters, retail stores, restaurants and coffee shops. There are also many bars and clubs in the area, especially along Lincoln Avenue between Diversey and Armitage. In 2007, Forbes Magazine named the area between Armitage St, Willow St, Burling St, and Orchard St as the most expensive block in Chicago