Moving to Lincoln Square? The Honest Truth

Thinking about moving to Lincoln Square, Chicago? Before you make an offer, here's the honest, data-backed truth about living in Lincoln Square, one of the most overlooked value pockets on the North Side. In this video I break down the real market, the housing stock, the schools, and the lifestyle so you know exactly what you're buying into. I've sold real estate in Chicago for 24 years, with my office right here in Lincoln Square for 17 of them. I'll show you where the neighborhood actually is (it stretches all the way to the Chicago River), and why over 42% of the housing stock being two-to-four unit buildings creates a smart play for buyers who want more square footage. Here's what I cover: The neighborhood: Giddings Plaza, the Old Town School of Folk Music, the Davis Theater, festivals like Square Roots and Apple Fest, the farmers market, and the block-party culture that makes this place feel like a village. The homes: classic Chicago greystones, brownstones, bungalows, and vintage two flats, plus the renovation trend savvy buyers are using right now. The schools: Waters Elementary, Chapel Elementary, and Amundsen High School. The market: single-family homes averaging $1.43M and selling at 105% of list, condos around $437K at nearly 106%, with well-priced listings gone in under a week. Whether you're relocating to Chicago, comparing North Side neighborhoods, or trying to decide if Lincoln Square fits your budget and lifestyle, this honest guide will help you buy smart in a fast-moving market. If you're moving to Chicago and want help finding the right neighborhood, grab my free Chicago relocation guide below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🤔Thinking of Moving to Chicago IL? Let’s Chat! 📱 Call or Text: 773.719.0989 📨 Email: [email protected] 📅 Zoom: https://calendly.com/deesavic ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ 00:00 Intro: 3 Things to Know First 01:19 Where Lincoln Square Actually Is 02:34 A Quick History 04:00 Giddings Plaza & Main Street 04:52 Old Town School of Folk Music 05:17 Festivals & Events 06:23 Farmers Market & Davis Theater 07:13 Best Restaurants 07:54 Block Party Culture 08:11 Parks & Green Space 09:09 Schools 10:05 The Housing Stock 12:22 What Homes Actually Cost 14:25 Transit, Parking & Groceries 15:21 What Relocators Underestimate Download my free relocation guide: https://relocate.deesavic.com/the-ult... ▶ Subscribe 👉    / @chicagolivingdee   If this is your first time to this channel, and you want to know everything about Chicago Illinois, homes for sale in Chicago, Chicago neighborhoods, and the Chicago real estate market, then subscribe ▶ and tap the bell 🛎 for notifications so you can be the first to know about the current housing market in Chicago IL 😁 We get calls and emails every day from people just like you looking for help buying a home in Chicago or relocating to the city, and we absolutely love it 😍 Whether you are moving in 9 days or 90 days, give us a call ☎, shoot us a text 📝, or send us an email 📨 so we can help you make a smooth move to Chicago Illinois. If you're thinking about living in Chicago, or any other Chicago neighborhood, we'd love to help! We can help you navigate the Chicago Illinois real estate market, whether you're buying a home in Chicago, searching for homes for sale in Chicago, or simply researching the best neighborhoods in Chicago and the cost of living in Chicago. Just give us a call, shoot us a text, send us an email, or schedule a Zoom call, and we'd love to help you make a smooth move to Chicago Illinois! DISCLAIMER All stats, data, house pricing, and anything else mentioned is always subject to change and is provided merely as an example at the time of this recording** Dee Savic | Chicago Illinois Real Estate Broker | Illinois Real Estate License: #471015044 IL Brokered by Baird & Warner 🌐 deesavic.com #Chicago #ChicagoIllinois #Illinois #LincolnSquare #MovingToChicago #LincolnSquareChicago #DeeSavic #BairdAndWarner