Old Irving Park
Historic homes, quaint neighborhood shopping districts, and modern city conveniences: With all this and more, the Irving Park community emerges just northwest of the city, bounded on the west by the Kennedy Expressway and on the south by Addison Street. Over the past century and a half, the neighborhood has become a conglomeration of the smaller communities surrounding it.
Old Irving Park, one of these smaller communities, exemplifies the best of this northwest neighborhood: Queen Anne- and Victorian-style homes, coveted bungalows, and classic farm houses dot wide,tree-lined streets. While many have recently undergone renovation or preservation, they stand as a stunning testament to the city's diverse architectural history. And, because of the location north of Irving Park Road,west of Pulaski, residents can purchase larger homes more affordably here thanin neighborhoods closer to the city; a fact that has increasingly drawn homebuyers to the area.
Residents of all walks of life support an assortment of cafes, delis, bakeries, and ethnic restaurants found throughout the neighborhood. A walk down any side street might reveal a fresh flower shop, an Italian delicatessen, or a Thai noodle spot. For the growing families, the area around Old Irving Park boasts a number of solid schools, both public and private.
And, public transportation options are abundant, ready to take city lovers downtown quickly and conveniently. Both the Blue Line and Metra Union Pacific Line make stops here, as do a number of CTA buses— making this area conducive to many lifestyles.
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