Chicago-Near West Side Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Illinois

Chicago-Near West Side Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Illinois

Dynamic, exciting, trendy and diverse — these are the words that describe Chicago’s West Loop and University Village neighborhoods. With an urban revitalization well underway, these neighborhoods provide some of the most distinctive lifestyles in the city. Property seekers appreciate the central location, unique real estate and historic urban flair. The West Loop is roughly bounded by the River and Ashland Avenue on the east and west and by Lake Street and Congress Parkway on the north and south. Historically, it was an area primarily used for manufacturing and warehousing activities. But now those old textile warehouses are being converted into artsy lofts, while restaurants, clubs and art galleries are cropping up to serve the new residential population. A growing demand for modern housing in the city has prompted the development of new high-rise complexes as well. West Loop’s neighbor, University Village, is located on the south side of Eisenhower Expressway, between the east and west campuses of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). In University Village, residential development and redevelopment activity began in the early-1990s. As a result, these neighborhoods feature a variety of modern housing options, from townhouses to new homes. University Village is a popular choice among academics and researchers employed at the university as well as local business owners and professionals who work in the city.