Chicago South Loop Real Estate

Bounded only by Lake Michigan, the diverse metropolitan city of Chicago has grown across the state’s flat plains. The city now includes 77 official neighborhoods with distinct collections of residences, retail stores and restaurants giving each neighborhood a unique flavor.

The city is organized on a rectangular grid divided into east, west, north and south—the South Loop of Chicago being by far the largest of the city’s four main sections. The area runs from Roosevelt Road to 26th Street and from Franklin on the west to Lake Michigan on the east and is located minutes outside the Loop, which is historically identified as that part of downtown where the famous elevated trains circle the city. The South Loop neighborhood offers a vibrant mix of old and new Chicago.

The very heart of the city and the home of its earliest settlers, South Loop encompasses historic homes and buildings, new condo and townhouse developments and fine restaurants. The area’s rich history is preserved in the restored mansions and museums of the Prairie Avenue Historic District. The Chicago Park District maintains the lakefront as well as many parks, including Grant Park, which hosts a number of festivals year-round. Real estate in the Chicago South Loop area is as diverse as the community itself. Whether you seek a high-rise condo, a cast-stone townhouse or a historic property, this unique area of the city is sure to meet your needs.