Edgewater
Edgewater is one of the most densely populated areas in the city, yet it's still capable of accommodating new home buyers and renters. Affordability, livability, accessibility to public transit, and adjacency to the lakefront have made it one of Chicago's most popular neighborhoods. Many buildings have been rehabbed, instead of being torn down, which gives buyers and renters the opportunity to help preserve Edgewater's history.
Edgewater is home to some of Chicago's most exciting views, including full panoramas of the lakefront, downtown, and the suburbs. Swedish-influenced Andersonville is located in the northwest corner of the neighborhood. Eclectic boutiques, restaurants, and cafes can be found along Clark Street, between Lawrence & Bryn Mawr. Argyle Street is located in the heart of Edgewater, which offers a variety of authentic restaurants and shops owned by Cambodian, Vietnamese, and Southeast Asian residents. Loyola University students and faculty also live throughout the area.
Edgewater has high rises along Sheridan Road, mid-century courtyard buildings along the Winthrop-Kenmore corridor, and large houses on the tree-lined streets west of Broadway. Hollywood Beach, along with 16 other parks and beaches, can be found in Edgewater. The neighborhood beach has a fishing pier, "contemplation point," walking paths, and gardens.
Natural beauty, the convenient lakefront location, a wide range of housing options, and some of Chicago's best views distinguish Edgewater as a desirable neighborhood with a diverse populace.