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Ravenswood Real Estate for Sale - Chicago, Il

Ravenswood is a small north side neighborhood in Chicago that continues to be growing in popularity. As part of the larger Lincoln Square community, Ravenswood is bordered by Foster Avenue to the north, Montrose Avenue to the south, the Chicago River to the west, and Ashland Avenue to the east. Real estate values in Ravenswood have significantly increased since major redevelopments started in the early 1990s and today it’s recognized as having one of the highest market values in all of Chicago.

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RAVENSWOOD REAL ESTATE

Perhaps the most common real estate buyers can expect to find in Ravenswood are the vintage-style courtyard condo and apartment buildings; but Ravenswood additionally boasts a wide-variety of Victorian and Prairie School single family homes. Nearby Ravenswood Gardens is lined with gorgeous brick bungalow homes, tree-lined streets, and beautifully landscaped front yards. This attractive neighborhood style has certainly transitioned well into Ravenswood and many young families and couples have migrated here to escape the hustle and bustle of other lakefront Chicago neighborhoods. Single family homes are typically a bit more expensive in Ravenswood than other surrounding communities such as Old Irving Park, Rogers Park, or Edgebrook, but as mentioned, property values in this neighborhood are constantly on the rise. The average sales price for a Ravenswood single family home is approximately $558,550 while the average condominium sales price is around $225,000.

RAVENSWOOD ENTERTAINMENT & OUTDOOR SPACE

With the huge maturing trees, the quiet residential vibe, and the majority family demographic, Ravenswood is an excellent Chicago neighborhood to take a walk, go for a jog, or just simply enjoy the outdoors during the warm summer months in the city. The 15 acre Welles Park is situated towards the south central portion of Ravenswood which provides residents with awesome sport fields, large playgrounds, and the perfect spot to take the dog for a walk or plan a picnic under a tree. This spot comes alive in the early spring and remains a lush outdoor retreat all through the fall months. Restaurants, shops, and neighborhood taverns line nearby Lincoln Avenue additionally adding a quaint small town charm to the area making for one of the best city-run parks in all of Chicago.

RAVENSWOOD TRANSPORTATION

The CTA Brown Line services the Ravenswood neighborhood with stops at Montrose, Damen, Rockwell, and the nearby Lincoln Square stop at Western Avenue. The CTA 92 bus runs up and down Clark Street while the 49 similarly goes north and south down Western Avenue. The major east/west bus route servicing Ravenswood is the 78, which travels along Montrose Avenue.

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity program of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. Real Estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Baird & Warner are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (a little black house) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Listing information last updated on May 22nd, 2012 at 2:00am.

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