Near West Side
Despite its name, the Near West Side is in Chicago’s West Side. Located across the Chicago River from The Loop, the community consists of several smaller enclaves— a testament to its cultural diversity. These neighborhoods include West Loop, Greektown, Tri-Taylor, Illinois Medical District, University Village, and Little Italy. I-290 cuts through the middle of the Near West Side, while I-90 runs north to south near the river. In a nutshell, the Near West Side is ideally located, exciting, and the very picture of a salad bowl community.
What to love
- The location
The Near West Side is the place to be if you want the action of The Loop without its frenzied activity. Just cross the river and you’re there. Sometimes, you don’t even need to go beyond the Near West Side. The two neighborhoods are so interconnected that The Loop’s cool energy seeps into the Near West Side. As a result, cool cafes, restaurants, and nightlife now abound.
- Amazing dining spots
Intimate dinners, great cocktails, and casual weekend brunches can all be had at the Near West Side. The neighborhood is sprinkled with independent and locally owned cafes, bars, and restaurants. Leña Brava brings wood-fired Mexican classics to the city, as well as a fine selection of mezcal from Oaxaca and Michocán. For the quintessential diner experience, there’s Palace Grill near United Center. Other notable mentions include Sinhá (homestyle Brazilian), The Press Room (New American and fine wine), and Duck Duck Goat (Chinese)
- Plethora of recreational activities
The Near West Side is the home of the annual Pitchfork Music Festival, which is held at Union Park. It’s the neighborhood’s answer to Grant Park’s Lollapalooza across the river. Previous headliners include The National, Mitski, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Tame Impala, and Kendrick Lamar. For sports fans, the United Center is the home of the Chicago Bulls and hosts several NBA games throughout the season.
Real estate snapshot
The Near West Side housing market is composed of multi-family complexes, apartments, and high-rise condominiums. The median listing price in the neighborhood as of date is $415,000, while properties spent an average of 71 days on the market.
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$4,999,000
5 5 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
4,835 SqFt 4,835 SqFt
12147892 Listing No. 12147892
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$3,550,000
4 4 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
3,660 SqFt 3,660 SqFt
12113024 Listing No. 12113024
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$3,495,000
5 5 Beds
5 | 1 5 | 1 Baths
4,700 SqFt 4,700 SqFt
12041391 Listing No. 12041391
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$3,150,000
4 4 Beds
4 | 1 4 | 1 Baths
3,660 SqFt 3,660 SqFt
12126638 Listing No. 12126638
Condo Property Type: Condo
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Listing courtesy of Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
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$2,949,000
3 3 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
3,395 SqFt 3,395 SqFt
11942538 Listing No. 11942538
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$2,849,000
3 3 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
3,395 SqFt 3,395 SqFt
11938035 Listing No. 11938035
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$2,799,000
3 3 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
3,395 SqFt 3,395 SqFt
11955688 Listing No. 11955688
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$2,699,000
3 3 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
3,395 SqFt 3,395 SqFt
11937985 Listing No. 11937985
Condo Property Type: Condo
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Listing courtesy of Compass
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$2,599,000
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
3,557 SqFt 3,557 SqFt
12032880 Listing No. 12032880
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$2,399,000
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
3,557 SqFt 3,557 SqFt
12148118 Listing No. 12148118
Condo Property Type: Condo
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$2,395,000
3 3 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
3,267 SqFt 3,267 SqFt
12070318 Listing No. 12070318
Condo Property Type: Condo
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Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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$2,335,000
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
4,575 SqFt 4,575 SqFt
11946998 Listing No. 11946998
Condo Property Type: Condo
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Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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