Wicker Park Homes for Sale & Real Estate in Wicker Park, Chicago

Updated On: May 19, 2012

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Wicker Park is a neighborhood within the Chicago metro area in Cook County, Illinois. Known as a lively neighborhood built around a 4-acre triangular namesake park, Wicker Park is a popular neighborhood for young professionals, artists and students. The neighborhood was designated a Chicago Landmark District in 1991, offering a bevy of shopping, theaters and galleries for locals. Built mostly of brick and stone houses, a variety of architectural styles is represented including restored brownstones and newly constructed walkups.

While the boundaries of Wicker Park are contested, this historic area is bordered by the Chicago River to the east and Western Avenue to the west, Bloomingdale Avenue to the north and Division Street to the south. Foot traffic keeps this bustling area a hub during rush hour, and at night the 30-plus restaurants and entertainment venues are aflutter with activity.

Getting around the city is easy, simplified by two CTA Blue Line stations, seven bus lines, the 90/94 Interstate, and the convergence of North, Milwaukee and Damen Avenues at the heart of the neighborhood. Residents can get to the Loop within 10 minutes, or O'Hare Airport within 30 minutes. Wicker Park is a dynamic, culturally-rich community welcoming young professionals, students and families to quiet residential streets and a lively commercial scene.

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Wicker Park is an old Chicago neighborhood that features 100-year old buildings and Victorian mansions mixed with new developments of contemporary condos. The median home price in Wicker Park hovers around $430,000, offering city views, nearby "L" train access, walking distance to a bustling nightlife and shopping along with easy access to the rest of the city for work and play. Like most Chicago neighborhoods, Wicker Park features charming tree-lined side streets off the bustling commercial intersections, making it an ideal residential location. A small inventory of homes in Wicker Park are available from $525,000 to just under $2 million, from humble starters to custom stunners.

A wide variety of Wicker Park condos and town homes are available from $250,000 for mid-rise new developments and older charmers to $650,000 for custom remodels, with cityscapes and parking. Many condos in Wicker Park are within walking distance to shopping and the train. Higher priced condos in the $400,000 - $600,000 range have been renovated and remodeled.

Wicker Park Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $534,471 compared to $541,434 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -1%.  For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators.  Get local info and homes for sale in Wicker Park IL. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Wicker Park to help you find the best home!