About Lakewood-Balmoral
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $1,480,000
Closed Prices: $305,000 to $2,875,000
Median Sale Price: $957,000
Average $ per sq ft: $370
Association Fee Ranges: $161 to $304/mo, $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1885 to 2020
Sq. Ft.: 1150 to 6000 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 2 to 6 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 5 Bathrooms
Around Lakewood-Balmoral
The Lakewood-Balmoral neighborhood is bordered by Foster, Bryn Mawr, Wayne, and Magnolia. While the neighborhood is quite small, it runs along several major streets. Regardless of where you live, you are within walking distance to the Red Line and several major bus routes. The lake is also within 10 or 15 minutes walking distance.
Lakewood-Balmoral is almost entirely residential, but is bordered by the Andersonville, Edgewater, and Uptown neighborhoods, each of which has an endless selection of restaurants to choose from. Most dining in Uptown is casual, and Uptown is home to the Little Saigon restaurant area featuring Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai cuisine. Andersonville and Edgewater have many chain restaurants, as well as a multitude of mid to high-end restaurants that require reservations. In both, you will find culinary selections from around the globe.
When the homes in Lakewood-Balmoral were built, it was as a middle class alternative to the high-end homes along nearby Sheridan Avenue. However, in today's real estate market, these same homes are now considered quite spacious for Chicago real estate. While some homes are close together, the front and back yards are large. The neighborhood is perfect for those with families and for those starting a family. You will also find that people choose to stay in the neighborhood to retire, and even singles or couples who like to entertain call Lakewood-Balmoral home.
Walk, drive or take the bus or train over to Edgewater, Andersonville, or Uptown for everything from theater, live music, comedy, or live jazz at the legendary Green Mill. There are many casual and fine dining restaurants to choose from, and many bars and restaurants that are open late.
There are plenty of bakeries and brunch spots in the neighborhood. Andersonville has tons of locally owned shops if you need to get some shopping done. You can walk over to the popular Foster beach, and even take the dog to one of the few dog beach along the lakefront. Both the park and nearby schools have many outdoor play areas for the kids.
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