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Streeterville
Navy Pier's neighbor. The lakefront's address.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD STORY

Streeterville occupies one of Chicago's most extraordinary geographic positions — the narrow peninsula of landfill east of Michigan Avenue, bounded by Lake Michigan to the north and east, with the Navy Pier experience complex immediately adjacent. The neighborhood contains Mies van der Rohe's 860-880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments — the buildings that defined modern residential tower design worldwide. Today, Streeterville is home to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and a residential community of professionals, physicians, and executives.

WHY RESIDENTS LOVE IT

•   860-880 Lake Shore DriveApartments — Mies van der Rohe's revolutionary residential towers, among themost significant buildings of the 20th century.

•   Immediate Lake Michiganaccess — the neighborhood's eastern edge connects directly to Ohio Street Beachand the lakefront trail.

•   Magnificent Mileadjacency — Chicago's most famous shopping street is within walking distance.

•   Northwestern UniversityFeinberg Medical Center — one of the nation's most respected academic medicalinstitutions anchors the neighborhood.

•   Museum of ContemporaryArt — the city's leading contemporary art institution is a neighborhoodamenity.

•   Navy Pier — theentertainment complex creates seasonal activity and waterfront energy at theneighborhood's northern edge.

HOMES & ARCHITECTURE

Olympia Fields' housing reflects its planned country club origins. Tudor, colonial, and English country homes on wooded lots dominate the areas closest to the club, featuring mature landscaping and architectural details that convey the community's original vision. Mid-century ranches and colonials fill the broader residential areas. The lot sizes throughout are generous

PROPERTY TYPES AT A GLANCE

Property Type Description
860-880 Lake Shore Drive Units Mies van der Rohe landmark — owning here is possessing a piece of architectural history.
Contemporary Luxury High-Rise Condominiums Purpose-built luxury towers with full amenity packages and dramatic lake and city views.
Full-Floor & Penthouse Units The trophy market — panoramic views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.
Mid-Rise Boutique Buildings Smaller-scale buildings on the interior streets offering the neighborhood at more accessible price points.

POCKETS & DISTRICTS

Pocket / District Character & Vibe
Lake Shore Drive Corridor Maximum lake exposure, architectural significance, the neighborhood's most prestigious addresses
Grand/Illinois Street Interior More residential, less lakefront-facing, more accessible price points within Streeterville
Navy Pier/Northwestern Adjacent Active, institutional energy, proximity to medical campus and the pier's commercial activity

HOW TO MOVE AROUND

Metra Electric Line serves Olympia Fields and 211th Street stations. I-80 and I-57 provide expressway access. Driving is primary for daily needs. Local Tip: Olympia Fields' expressway access — particularly to I-57 — makes Midway Airport unusually accessible, a practical advantage for frequent travelers.

DINING & NIGHTLIFE

Fine Dining

•   Nico Osteria — Italian-inspired seafood in the Thompson Hotel —one of the Magnificent Mile's most polished dining rooms

•   NoMI Kitchen — Park Hyatt rooftop dining with lake and skylineviews — Chicago at its most visually dramatic

Casual & Neighborhood Favorites

•   Grand Lux Cafe — Extensive American menu serving the MagnificentMile's residential and visitor population

Late Night

•   Magnificent Milehotel bars — The adjacent hotelcorridor — Intercontinental, Westin, Four Seasons — offers multiple late-nightoptions

GREEN SPACE & OUTDOORS

•   Ohio Street Beach — The neighborhood's immediate lakefront beach — oneof Chicago's most popular urban beaches

•   Lakefront Trail — Connects from Ohio Street Beach north and southalong the entire lakefront

•   Navy Pier Park — The pier's park areas and waterfront promenadeserve the neighborhood's outdoor life

Streeterville 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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Dog Parks
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EDUCATION LANDSCAPE

School Type Grades Notes
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine University/Professional Graduate Anchors the neighborhood's professional population — a major institutional presence
Ogden International School CPS Magnet PK-12 High-performing CPS school within reach of 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
17,200 35 $148,000
Population Density Gender Split Education
Very High 50% Male / 50% Female 80% 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

96
Walk
Walk Score
82
Bike
Bike Score
88
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Transit Score

THE LUXESQUIRE INSIDER TAKE

Streeterville is for buyers who have decided that lake access is non-negotiable and Magnificent Mile proximity is a lifestyle requirement. The Mies van der Rohe buildings alone would justify the neighborhood's existence as a real estate category. When architecture, water, and commerce converge at this level, the result is a market that holds its value across every cycle. The views are permanent. That matters.

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