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North Center is a larger neighborhood comprised of sub-neighborhoods. These include St. Ben's, Roscoe Village and West Lakeview. North Center is bound by Diversey (2800N), Montrose (4400N), Ravenswood (1800W) and the Chicago River (2700W).
Small businesses and distinctive shopping in each sub-neighborhood makes living in North Center ring with vibrancy. The schools are well-renown throughout Chicago and the stable economy in North Center attract families to the area.
North Center's location enables open access to the surrounding neighborhoods and an easy commute downtown. Most streets are tree-lined and there is an abundance of large public parks. The Chicago River runs through North Center and offers pristine views and complements many of the parks which are home to numerous sports and recreation activities.
Each area in North Center has a distinctive style of housing. St. Ben's is a popular, well-established community that is characterized by brick two-flats and frame single-family homes. Roscoe Village, with its small-town feel, has older single-family homes, renovated (and unrenovated) two- and three-flats, newer townhomes.
Housing: In 2009, the average single-family home sold for $805,724 in the North Center area. Prices ranged from $165,000 to $1,950,000. The average condominium and townhouse sold for $357,535 in 2009.
Transportation: Public transportation offers various options in North Center. The CTA's "brown" ”ine train makes stops at Addison, Montrose, and Irving Park Roads. There are also busses that run on these roads with additional service on Diversey, Lincoln, Damen, and Western Avenues. |
