Check out the photos and video walk-through of our latest North Side Chicago home under contract. The home was listed at $649,900 and the seller agreed to a contract after about two weeks.
29 North Park single family homes have closed from January 1st to July 1st, 2026. The median price of sold house in North Park is about $599,000.
Contact me to purchase your next home on the North Side of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. erojas@kalerealty.com
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| Homes on West Winona in Lincoln Square (all photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty) |
Although not over yet, 2025 is another year of rising single family home prices in Chicago and the Chicago Metro market surrounding six counties. My prediction is we'll continue to see super high demand for single family homes at the current prices as new listing slowly drip to market in the new year.
Let's dial down and take a quick look at single home sales though October in the extremely popular Lincoln Square neighborhood.
Median price of a sold single family home is up 3.5% year to date at $1,100,000. The closed sale price percentage compared to asking price is up to 101.3%! That means there were a lot of multiple purchase offers resulting in sale price over the original listing price.
Year to year in 2024 about 8% of homes sold for over $2M in Lincoln Square.
In 2025 through October 10% of single family homes sold over $2M.
The numbers clearly show a super tight and competitive single family home sale market in Lincoln Square through October this year. Number of unit listings, closed sales and market time (- 42%!) were all down year over year. We are preparing our client sales and purchase plans now for the new year.
If you are looking to buy or sell any property in Lincoln Square of any Chicago neighborhood or near suburb contact my team at erojas@kalerealty,com
Questions? Just ask Eric!
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| A mix of frame and brick home of various price range line the leafy blocks of Portage Park. I took the photo above in the further western portion of the neighborhood near Wright College, Merrimac Park and Ridgemoor Country Club |
I was in the Portage Park community area again last week evaluating a potential home sale. The neighborhood remains a relatively affordable option on the North Side. The area provides access to both city and suburban amenities including private high schools, shopping, golf clubs and universities. The eastern edge is close to Metra stations.
Portage Park Single Family Home Sales January 1st to September 5th, 2025
Portage Park community area
198 single family homes (detached) have sold from January 1st to September 8th, 2025 with a median price of $450,000. The highest priced home sold over this period is 4740 N Lotus for $975,000. The 50' wide lot and full restoration/ renovation netted the highest Portage Park single family home sale ever (as far and I can see). The least expensive home sold during this period is 5624 W Eastwood for $195,000. The small frame home is on a standard 25'x125' lot.
Portage Park single family homes sales are down 40 units over same period 2024. Median price is up almost 6% year over year. Less property traded hands while purchase price is up.
To buy or sell Portage Park and North Side and near suburbs homes with low commissions please contact me at erojas@kalerealty.com
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| Large traditional homes in Logan Square, Chicago |
Logan Square Home Sales
200 Logan Square single family homes were sold on the MLS from January 1st to November 22nd this year. The median sales price is about $1,080,000. The median is slightly up from the same period last year ($1,012,000). It does mark two straight years Logan Square single family homes have hit the $1M median price mark.
In 2021 - when my clients bought their home - about 300 single family homes sold with a median price of $880,000.
Over the same period in 2014 the median price of a single family home in Logan square was $529,000! In ten years the median price is up over 100%.
Eric Rojas, Chicago Real Estate Broker with Kale Realty
Over $100M sold! Have a question... ask Eric!
Kale Realty 2447 N Ashland, Chicago IL 60614 in Lincoln Park
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The median price of a single family home in Lincoln Square Community Area is about $1,050,000 this year. When we moved to Lincoln Square permanently in 2007 the median price of a sold home was $615,000. I've watched many changes in Lincoln Square to the streets, business, schools, politics... and the real estate!
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| Lincoln Square area map via Chicago Cityscape The area sprawls West Montrose to West Peterson and North Ravenswood all the way west to the North Branch Chicago River. |
95 single family homes have sold from January 1st to November 15th, 2024. The median price is about $1,050,000. Seven single family homes have closed over $2M and one house closed for $3.8M.
Over the same period last year (2023) only 75 homes closed with a median price of about $1,020,000.
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Homes in the furthest northwest portion of Lincoln Square sell for considerably less than those in the southeast portion. Proximity to the CTA Brown Line, Metra and retail/ shopping has much to do with the value discrepancy. For instance, homes NORTH of West Foster Avenue and WEST of North Western Avenue have a median closed price of about $561,000. While homes SOUTH of West Foster Avenue and EAST of North Western Avenue have a median sales price of $1.2M.
To buy, sell, rent or if you have nay questions involving real estate (attorneys, condo associations, improvements) please reach out to me! Ask Eric!
Eric Rojas, Broker
Chicago Real Estate Broker with Kale Realty
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| Kedzie CTA Brown Line station in Albany Park 4648 N Kedzie, Chicago IL 60625. This strip of Kedzie has slowly churned out retail and residential developments despite it's fantastic proximity to transportation. Homes just east of North Kedzie have higher value than homes west of Kedzie in the Greater Albany Park Community Area. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty |
A client will need to sell her parents long time single family home in Albany Park Community Area. We looked at the immediate comparable sales for the house based on location, condition, current market trends and client goals. I also checked out recent sales in greater Albany Park.
Albany Park single family homes sales January 1st to October 31st.
Brick bungalows in the eastern portion of Albany Park
95 single family homes have sold in Albany Park from January 1st to October 31st, 2024. The median price this year is $520,000. Over the same period of 2023, 96 single family homes sold with a median price of $518K. Two year sales are as even as you can get in any Chicago community area.
In 2022, 115 single family homes sold with a median price of $550,000. The high amount of closings and high median price are a reflection of the low mortgage interest rates of 2021 and 2022. The low rates were a supercharger especially for relatively affordable neighborhoods further out from the Chicago lakefront.
In 2021, 133 homes sold with a median price of $495,000
Values can swing from eastern Albany Park's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood along the river to the western edge near North Pulaski Road.
Over the past twelve months 18 homes sold in the smaller area of Albany Park east of Kedzie. The median price of a closed house is $800,000. 90 single family homes closed west of Kedzie with a median price of $465,000.
To buy and sell Albany Park properties and real estate all over the North Side, Loop and near suburbs contact:
Eric Rojas, Broker
Kale Realty
Chicago Real Estate Broker with Kale Realty
Over $100M sold! Have a question... ask Eric!
Kale Realty 2447 N Ashland, Chicago IL 60614 in Lincoln Park
Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker No. 475.126105
Fair Housing Opportunity
PH: 773-510-1597
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| Built in the 1950s this super cool ranch sits on a large corner lot close to Flossmoor downtown and Metra station. Photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty |
Earlier this year we helped our clients secure a sprawling Mid-Century ranch home at 934 Gardner Road, Flossmoor, IL 60422 for $450,000. Our buyers shed their long time East Lakeview condo for greener pastures (a big yard and garage!). However, they faced the decision of convenience vs commute. With the influence of long-time friends they realized Flossmoor provides easy Metra access to our clients' offices in downtown Chicago. Not only that... there are some cool houses and a cute downtown!
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| Flossmoor features a traditional downtown with a Metra station to downtown Chicago. |
Flossmoor single family home sales
Median price of a sold home in Flossmoor is up 15% over last year. 79 single family homes sold from January 1st to October 3rd with a median price about $365,000. 77 homes sold over the same period of 2023 with a median price of about $320,000. A whopping 129 homes closed over the same period of 2022 with a median price of $325,000. In 2021, 150 single family homes sold with a median price of $290,000.
Contact Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty to buy, sell and rent real estate on the North Side of Chicago AND the suburbs. erojas@kalerealty.com
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| A single lot Lincoln Square home sale has surpassed the $3 million mark for the first time. It's possible there is a private sale out there over $3M but I have not been able to find one. $2 million sales are up as well. Houses on West Leland, Lincoln Square shown in the photo above (Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty). |
Lincoln Square home sale prices appear to have reached new heights this summer. A single lot single family home built in 2020 has resold for $3,800,000 according to MREDLLC.com records (my broker multiple listing service). 4431 North Hamilton, Chicago IL 60625 closed in late June this summer smashing the $3 million mark. The newer construction home built on an over-sized 37.5 x 178 resides on one of the more desirable blocks in the neighborhood.
Six total homes have sold for over $2 million this year from January 1st to September 18th while two more homes priced over $2 million are closing soon. In 2023 four total homes closed over $2 million and is 2022 only two homes closed over $2 million over the same period. Only three homes closed over $2M in charged up 2021 despite historically low interest rates.
Contact Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty to buy, sell and rent real estate on the North Side of Chicago and the near suburbs. erojas@kalerealty.com
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| A new construction house at 4936 N Bell nears completion. According to my resources the home is priced for sale just over $1.8M. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty |
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| 4936 N Bell shown in the middle prior to demolition. |
Despite rising mortgage interest rates in 2023 the single family home market remained in high demand. Single family homes and land/ development opportunities priced comparably to the past few years in Lincoln Square were gobbled up. In fact median price was up 20% over 2022.
- 85 Lincoln Square single family homes sold in 2023 with a median price of about $985,000. Median price was up 20% over 2022!
- In 2022, 131 single family homes sold with a median price of $825,000.
To buy homes in Chicago and near suburbs (including private and off-market opportunities) contact Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty erojas@kalerealty.com
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| A modest and charming home pictured earlier this winter near New Trier High School in Winnetka. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty |
Finding and securing a home in North Shore suburban communities is a challenge with the recent phenomenon of high mortgage interest rates and low home inventory. Winnetka is no different. Our buyers are searching with a budget under $850,000 making choices further scarce.
Single family home sales in Winnetka
A CMAP study shows Winnetka has 4,034 single family home units. 188 single family homes sold on the public multiple listing service (MLS) in 2023 with a median price of $1,675,000. Unit sales are down 22% from 2022 and median price is up 9% from last year.
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| Winnetka features a traditional downtown and a Union Pacific North Metra station. |
The lowest priced home sold was $500,000 at 996 Chatfield Road, Winnetka IL 60093 and was purchased cash. Six out of the ten lowest priced homes in Winnetka were bought cash money... I'd gather most of the ten homes will be significantly renovated.
- The highest priced estate sold in 2023 (on the MLS) was 691 Sheridan Road, Winnetka IL 60093 for $12,500,000 One other estate sold for $12,250,000 and then the next highest was just over $6 million.
- In 2021, 340 Winnetka single family homes sold in the low interest rate pandemic frenzy. Median price was significantly lower than 2023 at $1,300,000.
- In pre-pandemic 2019, 234 single family homes closed with a median price of $1,215,000. Median price is up 37% from 2019 through 2023.
Currently for sale
-Only eleven homes are currently listed on the public MLS for sale starting at over $790,000.
-There are another thirteen homes listed on the Private Listing Network with the lowest asking price at $1,189,000.
Contact Eric Rojas, Kale Realty to buy and sell homes in Chicago and near suburbs. erojas@kalerealty.com - ericrojasblog.com
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| Flossmoor offers serene blocks and diverse single family home styles. I snapped a picture last Saturday of this mid- century modern split-level next to a classic Georgian. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty |
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| A clearing for single family home development remains where Transfiguration Catholic church once stood in Lincoln Square. Ten new homes have been largely completed with space for nine more. The houses shown in the distance face the 2600 block of West Winnemac (All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty) |
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| Four completed single family homes one the 2600 block of West Carmen Avenue |
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| Remaining land between West Carmen Ave and West Winnemac Avenue |
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| Actual listing photo of a home listed in Chicago. I'm not sure what I'm learning about the house but they certainly get an "A" for effort! (photo MREDLLC.com) |
Chicago new listings are low (duh!). As of today there are 280 single Chicago family homes listed as NEW across all 77 Chicago Community Areas. That's only 3.63 NEW listings per Community Area🤯
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| Ravenswood Manor single family homes (all photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty). |
A new listing is a home listed on MLS within the past seven days. Couple low inventory with the fact many of these new listings are re-treads of homes already on the MLS (cancelled or expired listings brought back as NEW). We have our eyes peeled every day for the very few NEW opportunities that hit the open market and private market.
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| Lincoln Square Community Area new construction and high-end renovations coupled with low inventory continues to push the single family home median price to record levels. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty |
My neighbor (fellow school parent and golf buddy) asked me when home prices will come down. We're in Lincoln Square... don't hold your breath! For the first time Lincoln Square single family home sales over the 1st half of any year have a median price over $1 million.
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-In 2022 over the same period 87 homes sold with a median price of about $950,000.
-In 2021, 87 homes sold with a median price about $875,000. Mortgage interest rates hit the 2s and 3s!
-The 1st half of 2020 was the beginning of the pandemic shutdowns. Only 36 homes closed Jan 1st to June 30th, 2020 with a median price of $732,500 (2nd half of 2020, 81 homes closed with a median price of $828,000!).
-2019 - a relatively hot market before the pandemic and record low interest rates - 47 single family homes sold over the 1st half with a median price of only $705,000.
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| A typical Portage Park block west of North Cicero Avenue. Pleasant, well cared for brick bungalows and tidy blocks are common for the area. Many home renovations have featured "pop top" second stories to add loads of living space. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty |
Portage Park Community Area of Chicago has gone on a hot run of single family home rehabs and new construction over the past 10 years. The low mortgage interest rates of 2020-2022 and "pandemic phenomenon" of buying for more space helped produce more new construction and higher-end renovations than typical for the neighborhood. Easy access to highways for the burbs or downtown is convenient. The eastern portion of Portage Park is near Grayland Metra stop (Milwaukee District- North) making public transportation to downtown or the North Shore easy.
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| Portage Grounds is my favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood and has the best soundtrack bumping! |
174 single family homes have sold this year (Jan 1st to July 7th) with a median price of $380,000. That's down from the $405,000 same period last year. The highest price sale this year is 3450 N Keating for $901,000. The fully gut renovated house is located west of Kilbourn Park and a half-mile from the Grayland Metra station. While it's more common to buy homes pushing the $800-$1M over-all unit sales and median price have come down off the pandemic run. Interest rates and low inventory remain the common culprits.
In 2022 over the same period 226 single family homes sold with a median price of $405,000. The highest priced home sold during that time was 4722 W Belle Plaine for $835,000. This home was a little west of North Cicero Ave and over a half-mile from the Grayland Metra. During same period of 2021 and the pandemic boom roaring 268 single family homes closed with a median price of $377,000.
Single Family Home Sales Jan 1st to July 7th
Prior the pandemic we saw very active unit sales numbers and home prices steadily moving up. Rehabs were snatched up! The quality of homes (better finish level) has increased in Portage Park attracting new buyers with higher budgets to the area that want space and may need less proximity to the office.
*All data MREDLLC.com and analyzed/ organized by Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty
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| New York Bagel & Bialy located at 4741 West Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood IL 60712 is a destination worth going "out-of your-way". It's also a convenient stop before hopping on the Edens Expressway to the North Shore or Wisconsin. Just check out the photos of the food! |
I often find myself crossing the border to Lincolnwood. Hey, there's a Home Depot, Panera, cheap BP gas station (with an amazing Jewish deli!) and many shops a handful of minutes from my house. Not to mention one of the best bagel joints I've ever been to... NYB&B!
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| I mostly walk/ bike ride around my Lincoln Square neighborhood. When I drive for errands I often go north to the Lincolnwood BP gas station at 6599 N Lincoln Avenue. It has the best prices... and an awesome deli inside the station. Locals know! |
There are houses too! Occasionally we have Chicago clients interested in relocating to Lincolnwood. Let's take a look at recent single family home sales.
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| Lincolnwood single family homes can run on the elaborate side but much of the town is filled with modest brick split-levels, raised ranch homes and Georgians. |
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| West Ridge community area's diverse residential housing, diverse demographics, small business community and access to great parks offer great value compared to many north side neighborhoods. |
My clients are ready to trade their small Lincoln Square / Bowmanville condo for single family home life. With one large dog, another in the works and work-from-home situation... they need more space. They are on a budget under $400,000 and open to neighborhoods further west or north to take the next step. West Ridge may be the answer.
West Ridge single family home sales 2022
114 single family homes sold in 2022. The median price of a sold single family home over last year was about $465,000 (about half of Lincoln Square a couple miles to the south). Only one house sold for over $800,000. With mortgage interest rates up and the buying frenzy slowed I expect that median price to plateau. Prices will remain close however to last year's due to more renovation and development in the area delivering higher quality products.
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| West Ridge has great access to large parks like Warren Park and Indian Boundary Parks. It is a short trip to Chicago and Evanston beaches. Small business, grocery stores, schools, larger retailers and religious institutions are in close proximity throughout the entire community area. |
About 13 homes are currently on the market in West Ridge with a median asking price of $500,000.
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| My (younger) kids at Indian Boundary Park back in 2015! Our 4th would have been a few months old by now... maybe I am carrying him while taking pictures? |
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| A new Lincoln Square single family home is currently under construction at 2246 West Winnemac. The original two-flat building on a standard 25'x125' lot sold for $328,000 in February of this year. All photos and data analysis by Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty |
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| We listed and sold 2226 West Winnemac for $825,000 in May of this year. The brick Chicago bungalow had a second story addition but an unfinished basement and needed a kitchen renovation. |
Over the same period of 2021 in Lincoln Square, 137 single family homes had sold with a median price of $836,500. That 2021 median price appears to be the record for Lincoln Square single family homes over the first 11 months of calendar year.
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| 2225 West Carmen steps from Winnemac Park was sold privately to a developer. A second floor and rear addition later and the home sold for $1,250,000 in September of 2021. |
Nineteen Lincoln Square single family homes are currently listed on the market priced from $575,000 to $2,750,000. Three homes priced under $575,000 are in TEMP or temporary status, not showing. Seven homes are listed on the Private MLS including two pre-construction luxury homes priced from $1,750,000 to $2,200,000.
If you are buying or selling single family homes, condos or multi-unit buildings please contact us to help you.
