Lake View (or Lakeview, as most Chicagoans write it) packs several of the city's best-known neighborhoods into one: the ballpark energy of Wrigleyville, the boutiques of the Southport Corridor, the restaurants and festivals of Northalsted, and the theaters along Belmont and Broadway, all a short walk from the lakefront. Camille Canales Group has closed 87 buyer and seller transactions across Lake View and the surrounding zip codes (60657, 60613 and 60614), from first condos to $1.6 million single-family homes.
Below you'll find our recent Lake View sales, what we're seeing in the market, what clients say about working with us, and answers to the questions we hear most often.
Lake View has one of the widest ranges of housing in the city. Vintage courtyard buildings and walk-up condos line the side streets, high-rises run along Sheridan Road and the lakefront, and greystones and new-construction single-family homes fill the blocks west of Clark, especially around Southport. That range means a buyer can enter the neighborhood with a studio or one-bedroom in the $200,000s, or spend well over $1 million on a new single-family home a few blocks away.
Recent public data put Lake View's median sale price in the high $500,000s, and our own results line up: over the past two years our team's sales in 60657 and 60613 had a median of about $576,500, ranging from $310,000 to $837,000. Compared with neighboring Lincoln Park, Lake View typically offers more condo and walk-up inventory at a lower median price.
For condo buyers, assessments, reserves and any planned building projects matter as much as the purchase price. For sellers, pricing depends heavily on the micro-neighborhood, the building and recent comparable sales, which we pull for every client before setting a price or writing an offer.
"We are so happy we hired Camille when we purchased our first home. As first-time buyers, we didn't know what to expect, but Camille guided us through everything. She even found us an off-market new construction listing that became our dream home. Her experience in new construction was invaluable in helping us manage the developer and contractor, ensuring there were no surprises. Camille is skilled, professional, and a joy to work with. We've already recommended her to friends who also found their dream home!"
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Camille Canales founded the team and personally guides the strategy on every Lake View deal. That includes finding off-market opportunities through Compass Private Exclusives and our network, guiding buyers through new-construction purchases with developers and contractors, and reviewing condo association documents before clients commit. Behind her is a full team of Compass agents, transaction coordinators and marketing staff, so clients get Camille's local knowledge with the support of a group that has closed more than 600 sales across Chicago.
Each part of Lake View has its own personality. Wrigleyville centers on the ballpark and its bars and restaurants. The Southport Corridor is quieter and more residential, with boutiques, cafés and the historic Music Box Theatre. Northalsted is known for its restaurants, nightlife and summer festivals, and the Belmont and Broadway area is home to theaters, comedy clubs and easy transit. Belmont Harbor and the lakefront trail sit along the eastern edge.
Transit is one of Lake View's biggest strengths: the Red, Brown and Purple Lines stop throughout the neighborhood, including major stations at Belmont and Addison, and Lake Shore Drive is minutes away. Our guide to which Lakeview micro-neighborhood fits your lifestyle compares each area's housing, amenities and price signals. Comparing Lake View with neighborhoods like Lincoln Park or Wicker Park? Start with our Chicago neighborhoods guide.
Lake View's median sale price has recently been in the high $500,000s. Condos in vintage and high-rise buildings can start in the $200,000s, while new-construction single-family homes near Southport often sell for well over $1 million.
Yes. Lake View, especially the blocks around Southport and west of Clark, sees regular new-construction single-family and boutique condo projects. Some never reach the open market. We help buyers find those opportunities and manage the process with the developer, from finishes and timelines to the final walkthrough.
Because so much of Lake View's housing is condos, assessments are a key part of the monthly cost. Before you buy, review what the assessment covers, the building's reserve fund, recent or planned special assessments, and any rental restrictions. We go through these documents with every condo buyer.
Lake View is mainly in 60657, with its northern section in 60613. Our team also works throughout neighboring 60614.
Call Camille Canales Group at 773-377-9200. Thinking of selling? Start with a free home valuation.