Ravenswood Real Estate
Enormous old-growth trees line quiet streets of rehabbed old homes on large lots, while local business give an almost small-town feel to this idyllic Northside neighborhood. Ravenswood overlaps to some extent with another prominent Chicago neighborhood, Lincoln Square.
Perfect for those who...
Want a quieter urban neighborhood with large lawns, single family homes, ample park land and steady access to public transportation. Closer to downtown than Rogers Park, quieter than Lakeview.
Location:
Ravenswood is located west of Clark Street, South of Foster Avenue, East of the Chicago River, and north of Montrose Avenue.
What it is like to live in Ravenswood:
Ravenswood's pleasant tree-lined streets are populated by low-rise single family homes and smaller multi-family dwellings, such as 2 flats and walkups. Ravenswood Avenue's former warehouse corridor, has been converted to house everything from antiques shops and furniture stores to art galleries, theaters and non-profits, to gyms and doggy day cares. Neighborhood tap houses, diverse dining options, book stores, and well-curated boutique clothing stores populate Lincoln and Montrose Avenues.
Attractions , Landmarks and Things to Do:
The independent, not-for-profit Old Town School of Folk Music teaches thousands of weekly classes and workshops in a variety of disciplines alongside its concert hall on Lincoln Avenue.
Transportation:
The neighborhood is serviced by multiple CTA Brown Line stations, as well as a Metra Light Rail station.
Close by to:
Several of the city's largest music venues, such as the Riviera and the Aragon Ballroom are to the East.
Ravenswood surrounds Lincoln Square, home to many German-American landmarks, cultural centers and excellent dining and nightlife.
Also to the East, enormous Montrose Beach, which also houses a harbor, a nature area, and numerous athletic facilities by the lakeshore.
Most Popular
4610 N Damen Avenue
$885,000
Most Expensive
4610 N Damen Avenue
$885,000
Least Expensive
4843 N Hermitage Avenue
$735000
Ravenswood Listings Summary
Ravenswood - Town vs. County Stats
Avg Price in Ravenswood: $810,000 / County Avg $612,700
132%
Avg Taxes in Ravenswood: $11,900 / County Avg $16,200
73%
Avg Sq. Ft. in Ravenswood: 2,505 / County Avg 2,010
125%
Avg Price per/sqft in Ravenswood:$323 / County Avg $305
106%
Avg Walkscore in Ravenswood: 91 / County Avg 71
128%
Avg Year Built in Ravenswood: 1895 / County Avg 1960
97%
Avg Days on Website in Ravenswood: 759 / County Avg 65
1168%
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