Ravenswood home buyers appreciate this Chicago community for its affordable real estate, beautiful tree-lined streets, parks, and variety of housing styles. Ravenswood is one of Chicago’s oldest planned communities. Located in the north end of Chicago, Ravenswood is bordered by the Chicago River. It is far enough away from the bustle of the city to be considered calm and quiet, though it is close to the more “alive” areas of Chicago. Families with children as well as the younger crowds are drawn to Ravenswood. The community provides its own rapid transit system that passes through the downtown Loop, so residents do not have to worry about commuting. Real estate offers single-family homes, multi-family units and condominiums in the low price range, as well as Victorian, Prairie School, and brick row style houses and extra-wide lots. Home prices range from under $100k for condominiums, to over $1 million for the larger, more historic homes.

Shopping districts and restaurants are plentiful in the community, with options ranging from the hip to the traditional. Once a heavily German-populated area, Ravenswood’s early roots are shown in its selection of German stores, restaurants, and outdoor cafés.

As for entertainment, Ravenswood is home to Welles Park is a 15 acre public park with ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a track, a playground, an indoor pool, several gyms, and walking trails. Programs for disabled adults and children are also available in Welles Park. Residents can learn music and enjoy live music performances at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Ravenswood’s nightlife is also vibrant, with its plentiful theaters and clubs.