Lakeview real estate
General Info
Located just north of downtown Chicago, the area known as Lakeview is surrounded by gleaming skyscrapers and the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan. The community is roughly bordered by Grace Street to the north, Diversey Avenue to the south, Lake Michigan on the east and Racine Avenue on the west.
Lakeview’s two neighborhoods -- Central Lakeview and Lakeview East -- are home to more than 65,000 residents who enjoy a unique blend of retail areas, restaurants, affordable housing and recreational activities. The community is located near Chicago’s "Off-Loop" theater, fashionable shopping districts and world-class entertainment venues. The real estate market offers something for everyone, with both traditional and innovative architectural designs.
Students in Lakeview attend classes in Chicago Public Schools, the third-largest school system in the United States and second-largest employer in Illinois.
History
Native Americans still camped along the Chicago River when the first settler came to Lakeview. Conrad Sulzer arrived in Lakeview East in 1837 and became the first assessor of the old Lakeview township in 1857. Today, the Conrad Sulzer Regional Library is named in his honor.
The name "Lakeview" probably came from the Hotel Lakeview, which was built on the shores of Lake Michigan in 1853. The hotel was known for its scenic views of the lake, and hotel patron Walter L. Newberry suggested that the neighboring community adopt the hotel’s descriptive name. The town of Lakeview was incorporated in 1887, but it was annexed during Chicago’s real estate boom just two years later.
In its early days, parts of Lakeview were a farming region known as the "Celery Capital of the World." Today, the area is a multicultural neighborhood with its own unique style. On the streets of Lakeview, you’ll find traditional Chicago-style hot dogs and authentic Thai restaurants, small boutiques and major retailers, and the famous Briar Street Theater and smaller repertory companies. Lakefront parks offer a variety of outdoor activities. Central Lakeview is also site of Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs and a revered mecca for pro baseball fans.
Pricing
Home prices in Lakeview range from $224,000 to more than $1.2 million. Homes styles vary greatly, from cottages and single-family homes to mansions and high-rise condominiums.
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