Lake View

LAKEVIEW 

Residents Love:  

• Lakeview’s laidback atmosphere 
• Picture-perfect shoreline 
• Living near hotspots like Wrigley Field and the Belmont Theater District 
• Tree-lined blocks, historic architecture, and access to outstanding schools 

As one of Chicago's largest neighborhoods, Lakeview (or spelled “Lake View,” depending on who you ask) can feel like a city within a city. The north side neighborhood melds several distinct areas — East Lakeview, Central Lakeview, Boystown, and Wrigleyville. Anchored by a beautiful stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline to the east, Lakeview is home to the Lakefront Trail with plenty of outdoor recreation and a well-known nightlife and dining scene. 

Living in Lakeview  

Home Types 

Because Lakeview encompasses several different areas of the city, it is a diverse neighborhood that offers a range of home types, from upscale condos to brownstones, graystones, townhouses, and co-op apartments. Many of the single-family homes even have yards and green spaces. 

Affordability Factor 

Lakeview is generally more affordable than several nearby neighborhoods, including Sheffield Neighbors, West De Paul, Wrightwood Neighbors, North Center, and Wrigleyville. Wrigleyville, Central Lake View, and the most prestigious section of East Lake View, located near the Belmont Harbor, typically fetch the highest home prices in Lakeview.

A Night Out 

Lakeview is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. Brimming with live music venues, summer street festivals, and the Belmont Theater District, the neighborhood will never cease to keep you entertained. The world-famous Blue Man Group performs at the Briar Street Theatre nearly every night of the week. There’s live music at the Chicago Music Exchange. The historic Music Box Theatre is another Chicago favorite, known for showing art house films and midnight Saturday screenings of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Foodie favorites include Coda di Volpe, Ella Elli, Wood, Strings Ramen Shop, and Ceres Table. For the city’s classics, try a long-running institution, The Chicago Diner, or a deep dish slice at The Art of Pizza. 

The Perfect Sunday 

On a nice day, you’ll want to hit the 1,200-acre outdoor oasis on the scenic Lakefront Trail, which features a golf course and driving range, a boat harbor, and tennis courts. Outstanding shopping can be found in East Lakeview along Broadway and the Southport Corridor. The Belmont Harbor area is also brimming with amenities, including an inviting lakefront, park, harbor and bike and jogging paths, eclectic shops, and dining options galore. Catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. And don’t forget to stop in for a visit at Heritage Bikes & Coffee, where you can splurge on a custom-made cruiser while you drink some award-winning brew. 

Your Commute 

While Lakeview is a walker’s paradise, there are dozens of train lines and bus lines connecting you to the rest of the city. A typical commute to the Loop from Lake View using public transportation takes around 25 to 30 minutes, door to door. By train, getting to the Merchandise Mart will take you about 25 minutes; Union Station will take you about 32 minutes; Millennium Park will take you about 30 minutes. 

Landmarks  

Lakeview offers several points of connection to Chicago's history within its borders. There’s the world-famous Wrigley Field, home to 2016 World Series champions the Chicago Cubs. Boystown is recognized as the country’s first-ever gay village in a large city. And there’s the Chicago Music Exchange, which has a museum-like showroom tour of one of the world’s premier vintage guitar collections, among many other cultural points of interest. 

  

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