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Edgewater, Chicago Real Estate

Edgewater, bound by Lake Michigan, Foster Ave., Ravenswood Ave. and Devon Ave. has the highest population of any other Chicago neighborhood.  With a skyline of apartment buildings, condominiums and mid-rise homes, Edgewater residents enjoy being part of a close-knit urban community.

Edgewater is also home to several Chicago dining and drinking landmarks.  Moody’s Pub on Broadway serves burgers in front of cozy burning fireplaces in the winter and during the summer, diners can enjoy the large outdoor patio setting with trickling waterfalls. Just down the street, 2 different Ethiopian restaurants attract diners from all over Chicagoland.  Other popular dining options include Mexican, Italian, French-Vietnamese, and even a local greasy spoon.

Dedicated to preserving the rich history of Edgewater, members of the community founded the Edgewater Historical Society in 1988.  The museum, located on Ashland Ave., conducts Home Tours and Walking Tours throughout the year.  

In addition to having access to walking and biking trails along the lakefront, the fitness- minded of Edgewater have their choice of fitness establishments.  From yoga studios to hip fitness clubs, Edgewater residents have no excuse not to stay active.  After a workout, Edgewater residents can stop at the local health food store, to shop for organic produce and all natural prepared food items. 

Edgewater Real Estate Prices

The Edgewater community offers many affordable living options.  One-bedroom condos range from the low $100,000s to the upper $200,000s.  Two and three bedroom units (rehabs or brand-new construction) are usually priced between $300,000 and $500,000, depending on the square footage, location and finishes.

While most high-rise buildings are located along Sheridan Road, two to four flats and single-family homes, priced from $600,000 to over $1 million, are mainly found between Broadway and Clark. Properties around Clark Street are increasing in popularity, due to the recent business development of that area.  

Edgewater Transportation

Edgewater is an approximate 30 minute ride into downtown Chicago by bus or train.  Edgewater residents enjoy the convenience of easy access to the “L”s red line, with stops at Granville, Thorndale, Bryn Mawr, and Berwyn and equally easy access to the Ravenswood Metra Station.   

Edgewater Neighborhoods

Andersonville, located within the community of Edgewater, is one of the 77 official communities of Chicago with well-defined borders and identity.  Once considered part of Lakeview Township, a north Chicago suburb, Andersonville boasts great lifestyle, cultural, and economic diversity among its residents.  In Andersonville, you will find primarily 2-6 flat buildings with a few single family homes, most of which are on the West side of Ashland. 

Edgewater Beach is the area directly along Lake Michigan following Lake Shore Drive and Sheridan Road.  There are many public and private beaches, as the name suggests.  Here you will find many high-rise buildings that give spectacular views of Lake Michigan and Chicagoland.