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River North
Art galleries. Restaurant row. Urban energy.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD STORY

River North is Chicago's most urbanly energetic residential neighborhood — a former warehouse district north of the Chicago River that has been transformed over the past four decades into the city's highest-concentration dining, gallery, and entertainment district, with a residential market that has grown up alongside the commerce. The neighborhood is for people who want the city at full volume, with world-class restaurants, an internationally recognized gallery scene, and one of the most dynamic nightlife environments in the Midwest steps from their door.

WHY RESIDENTS LOVE IT

•   Restaurant rowconcentration — River North contains more acclaimed restaurants per block thanany other Chicago neighborhood.

•   Art gallery district —the River North gallery scene is internationally recognized and within walkingdistance of every address.

•   Merchandise Mart — thenation's largest commercial building offers shopping, design resources, andevents.

•   Chicago River proximity— the Riverwalk and river views create an urban waterfront experience.

•   Multiple transit options— Red and Brown Lines, plus bus routes and proximity to the Loop.

•   Permanent energy — RiverNorth is one of Chicago's most consistently active neighborhoods, day andnight, year-round.

HOMES & ARCHITECTURE

River North's residential architecture reflects its warehouse district origins. Loft condominiums in converted industrial buildings — high ceilings, exposed brick, concrete floors, large windows — are the neighborhood's most distinctive residential product. Purpose-built luxury high-rises have added a contemporary layer to the market, offering full amenity packages with river, lake, and skyline views.

PROPERTY TYPES AT A GLANCE

Property Type Description
Converted Warehouse Loft Condominiums The neighborhood's most distinctive product — industrial character with luxury finishes, exposed brick, and soaring ceilings.
Luxury High-Rise Condominiums Purpose-built residential towers with full amenity packages and dramatic river and skyline views.
Boutique Condo Buildings Smaller-scale buildings offering the neighborhood experience at more accessible price points.
Penthouse & Full-Floor Units The trophy market — panoramic views of the river, lake, and skyline at the market's highest price points.

POCKETS & DISTRICTS

Pocket / District Character & Vibe
Gallery District/Erie-Ontario Corridor Art gallery concentration, loft buildings, the neighborhood's most distinctively artistic character
Chicago River/Wacker Drive Corridor River views, luxury towers, premium positioning for the most dramatic urban vistas
State Street/North Corridor More residential, less dense, transitioning toward the Gold Coast character

HOW TO MOVE AROUND

Red Line at Grand and Chicago stations. Brown/Purple/Orange/Green/Pink Lines at Merchandise Mart. Multiple bus routes. Chicago Riverwalk immediately accessible. Walking distance to the Loop. Local Tip: River North's transit density — four separate 'L' lines effectively within the neighborhood or its immediate edge — makes it one of the most transit-rich residential addresses in Chicago.

DINING & NIGHTLIFE

Fine Dining

•   Maple & Ash — Modern steakhouse with a beautifully designed roomand a serious wine program

•   Sunda — New Asian cuisine in a dramatic space — one ofRiver North's most celebrated dining rooms

Casual & Neighborhood Favorites

•   Lou Malnati's (RiverNorth) — The classic Chicagodeep-dish institution's most central location

•   Portillo's — Chicago's quintessential hot dog and Italian beefinstitution

Late Night

•   Underground Nightclub — Large-format nightclub in a transformed parkingstructure — a Chicago nightlife institution

GREEN SPACE & OUTDOORS

•   Chicago Riverwalk — The city's most dramatically transformed publicspace — dining, kayaking, and public art along the river's south bank

•   Merchandise MartPlaza — Riverfront plaza with publicart and outdoor programming at the Mart's base

•   Millennium Park(adjacent) — Chicago's most belovedpublic space is a short walk south via the Riverwalk

River North Signature Listings

For Sele

$2,500,000

654 Ocean Dr, Miami, FL 33101

4 BA
5 BD
MLS# 345678
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Active Under Contract

$950,000

321 Trendy Blvd, Chicago, IL 60601

1 BA
1 BD
MLS# 210987
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Active Under Contract

$450,000

789 Rustic Rd, Austin, TX 73301

1 BA
2 BD
MLS# 789012
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Active Under Contract

$850,000

456 Elegant Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001

3 BA
4 BD
MLS# 654321
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For Sale

$1,200,000

123 Luxury St, New York, NY 10001

2 BA
3 BD
MLS# 123456
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Lifestyle & Points of Interest

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Coffee
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Grocery
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Bars / Nightlife
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Fitness
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Parks
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Schools
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Dog Parks
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Hospitals
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Transit
Dining
Coffee
Grocery
Bars / Nightlife
Fitness
Parks
Schools
Dog Parks
Hospitals
Transit

EDUCATION LANDSCAPE

School Type Grades Notes
Ogden International School CPS Magnet PK-12 High-performing CPS school serving the Near North community
Chicago Grammar School Private PK-8 Well-regarded independent school serving the neighborhood
High School
Mixed Schools
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
Private
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5

WHO LIVES HERE

Population Median Age Avg. Household Income
18,600 33 $138,000
Population Density Gender Split Education
Very High 52% Male / 48% Female 78% Bachelor's or higher
High School
Mixed Schools
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
Private
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
79 W Monroe St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60603
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5

WALKABILITY & ACCESS SCORES

97
Walk
Walk Score
86
Bike
Bike Score
92
Transit
Transit Score

THE LUXESQUIRE INSIDER TAKE

River North is the neighborhood for buyers who want Chicago's urban experience without any asterisk. The restaurant concentration, the gallery scene, the Riverwalk, the transit density — it is a package that does not require compromise. The loft buildings have maintained their design cachet in a way that purpose-built residential towers rarely match. Buy the brick. Buy the ceilings. Buy the history.

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