Living in Lakeview Chicago | 5 Parts Explained

Thinking about moving to Lakeview, Chicago? Here's what nobody tells you: Lakeview isn't one neighborhood. It's five completely different versions, each with its own vibe, lifestyle, and price point. Pick the wrong one and you won't be happy here. I'm Dee Savic, a Chicago real estate broker at Baird & Warner with 24+ years selling on the North Side. In this Chicago neighborhood guide I break down all five parts of Lakeview: East Lakeview, Northalsted (Boystown), Wrigleyville, Southport Corridor, and West Lakeview. You'll know what it actually feels like to live in each one, what it costs, and which kind of buyer each part tends to fit. Where is Lakeview Chicago located? Lakeview sits on Chicago's North Side, about four to five miles north of downtown, spanning three zip codes (60613, 60657, and 60618). It runs from Diversey Parkway up to Irving Park Road and from Lake Michigan west to Ravenswood. With a Walk Score of 94, it's one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the city, and the Red Line and Brown Line put you downtown in about 20 minutes. How much do homes cost in each part of Lakeview? East Lakeview: closest to the lake, high-rises and vintage courtyards, one-bedrooms from $250K and two-bedrooms from $400K, with HOA fees to factor in. Northalsted (Boystown): the heart of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community, vintage greystones and condos from $350K, single-family homes from $850K. Wrigleyville: home of the Cubs, electric on game days, quiet and upscale just three blocks out, condos from $350K and homes up to $3M. Southport Corridor: the family-friendly, walkable heart of Lakeview, top-rated Blaine Elementary, condos from $500K and homes $1.5M and up. West Lakeview: quiet, residential, top public schools like Burley and Jahn, two-bedroom condos from $550K and homes up to $3M. I also cover what Chicago property taxes look like, how parking works in Lakeview (and what Chicago dibs culture is), public transportation, the restaurant and coffee scene, the best schools in Lakeview and CPS boundaries, and what the 2026 Chicago real estate market looks like with low inventory and homes selling fast. Whether you're relocating to Chicago, searching for homes for sale in Lakeview, or just trying to decide which North Side neighborhood fits your lifestyle, this guide will help you avoid choosing the wrong part of Lakeview. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🤔 Thinking of Moving to Chicago IL? Let's Chat! 📱 Call or Text: 773.719.0989 📨 Email: [email protected] 📅 Zoom: https://calendly.com/deesavic ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ Download my free relocation guide: https://relocate.deesavic.com/the-ult... 00:00 Why Lakeview Confuses Most Buyers 01:06 Where Lakeview Sits on the North Side 01:37 Lakeview Walkability & Lake Michigan Lifestyle 02:37 Public Transportation in Lakeview Chicago 04:07 Parking & Chicago Dibs Culture Explained 05:12 Restaurants, Coffee Shops & Daily Life 06:47 East Lakeview Chicago Real Estate 08:29 Northalsted (Boystown) Lifestyle 09:45 Living in Wrigleyville Chicago 11:37 Southport Corridor Homes & Lifestyle 13:26 West Lakeview Chicago Real Estate 15:31 Chicago Property Taxes & Housing Market 16:48 Best Schools in Lakeview Chicago 17:55 Which Part of Lakeview Fits You? ▶ Subscribe 👉    / @chicagolivingdee   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 Real Estate Broker Real Estate License: #471015044 IL Brokered by Baird & Warner 🌐 deesavic.com #Lakeview #LakeviewChicago #ChicagoNeighborhoods #MovingToChicago