RIVER NORTH CONDOS, CHICAGO

Chicago’s River North area is one of the hottest communities in town. River North condos are desirable and the most common type of residential dwellings in the neighborhood.

Like other areas close to the central city that blossomed into residential communities, River North was once home to industry, thanks to such close proximity to the Chicago River and rail yards. Industry eventually gave way to warehouses and when warehousing declined in the 1970s, the first residential movement began. Artists, musicians and others began converting the raw commercial buildings into Chicago lofts and studio space.

Typical of other urban movements in Chicago and around the nation, River North became popular and chic as galleries, restaurants and boutiques opened and the housing became more upscale. Many of the older buildings were improved from raw space studio and living space while many new buildings sprang up to take advantage of the area’s increasing popularity.

River North has arguably the city’s highest concentration of restaurants. Although small, the neighborhood is well-known by locals and tourists who flock to the area. Living in a River North condo puts you right in the middle of some of the most delightful urban action available.

River North is located, naturally just north of the Chicago River. Picture a map of the city, with the Chicago River extending west from Lake Michigan. Just west of downtown, the river splits sharply north (the North Branch) and sharply south (the South Branch). Right along the north bank of the river before it splits is where you’ll find River North. If you’ve ever seen Chicago’s famous Marina City Towers, the twin corn cob-like buildings downtown, you know where River North is.

Artists and art lovers appreciate Chicago for its large number of galleries, second only to New York City, and most of Chicago’s galleries are in River North. Your River North condo puts you in the heart of the gallery district.

Nightlife, too, is a major attraction in River North for out-of-towners and Chicagoans alike. The streets in River North are alive most nights with club-goers.

River North condos include townhouse condos, lofts and mid-rise condos. OwnACondo.com can help you buy or sell. We can even help you with resources to finance a condo. Some River North condos are even available rent to own. Contact OwnACondo.com today and let our Chicago condo specialist Realtors® get you started. Let’s meet for a coffee soon and talk condos!