Paige Weber
Residential street in Avondale, Chicago

Neighborhood guide

Avondale

The city's best remaining value

Overview

Living in Avondale

Avondale sits just north of Logan Square along the river, holding solid brick bungalows and two-flats at prices that no longer exist further south or east.

Old-school taverns beside new bakeries, quiet residential blocks, and easy access to the Kennedy.

Market snapshot

Median sale price
$495K
Price per sq ft
$305
Average days on market
34
Months of inventory
2.3 months

Market analysis

What the numbers mean here

The strongest appreciation curve on the Northwest Side. Investors and first-time buyers compete for the same two-flats.

Local knowledge

Schools, tables, and green space

Schools

  • Reilly Elementary
  • Linne Elementary
  • Schurz High School

Restaurants

  • Parachute
  • Honey Butter Fried Chicken
  • Staropolska
  • Kuma's Corner

Coffee

  • Cafe Tola
  • Gaslight Coffee
  • Rey's Place

Parks

  • Brands Park
  • Kosciuszko Park
  • Chicago Riverwalk north branch

Things to do

  • Riverfront trail
  • Avondale Bowl
  • Polish Village dining

Local listings

Representative homes in Avondale

A sense of what your budget buys here today. Full inventory is available through the home search.

  • Brick Bungalow3 bed · 2 bath · finished basement$439,000Active
  • Two-Flat Investment4 bed total · both units rented$525,000Under Contract
  • Rehabbed Cottage3 bed · 2.1 bath · new systems$465,000Recently Sold

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