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Irving Park. Irving Park, on the Northwest Side, is a community known for its rich history and beautiful homes as well as convenient shopping areas. The neighborhood is bound by Montrose Avenue, Elston Avenue, Irving Park Road, the North Branch of the Chicago River, Addison Street and Cicero Avenue.
Old Irving Park. Old Irving Park, which is bound by Montrose Avenue, Pulaski Road, Addison Street and Kostner Avenue, is an architectural treasure trove. Queen Anne, Victorian, Italianate homes, vintage farmhouses and elegant bungalows are in various stages of renovation or preservation. Residents' efforts to preserve the area have given Old Irving the reputation of being a "suburb within the city."
The Villa. The Villa, bound by Avondale, Addison, Pulaski and Hamlin has 125 architecturally significant California and Chicago-style bungalows, many with Prairie School details. A significant amount of the older homes are on 50-foot-wide lots facing tree-lined parkways. The Villa is a Chicago Landmark District.
Independence Park. Independence Park, bound by Elston, Montrose, Pulaski and the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94), has a wealth of historic homes to offer, including some from the turn of the century. This is the largest of the eight historic parks created by 1910 Irving Park residents. This park is considered one of the finest landscaped neighborhood parks in the city. It is also home to the community 4th of July celebration.
Housing. In 2009 single-family homes in the Irving Park area with an average sale price of $326,216, while townhouses and condominiums sold for an average price of $238,053.
Transportation. Union Pacific trains stop on Avondale south of Irving Park Road. The ride to the Loop takes about 20 minutes. The CTA's O'Hare-Forest Park "el" trains run down the middle of I-90/94, stopping at Irving Park and Montrose. There are CTA bus services on Cicero and Montrose Avenues, and on Irving Park Road. |
