Logan Square's Undervalued Neighbor
First-time buyers priced out of Logan Square; investors seeking upside. CPS 60618 — several well-rated elementary options. Typical homes in the area include two-flats, bungalows, condos.
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| School | Type | Grades | Standing | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 901 |
| Newton Bateman Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 898 |
| John C Coonley Elementary School | Elementary | K-8 | Good Standing | 724 |
| Carl von Linne Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 688 |
| Federico Garcia Lorca Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 632 |
| John J Audubon Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 605 |
| Frank W Reilly Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 537 |
| John B Murphy Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 524 |
| Grover Cleveland Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 506 |
| Avondale-Logandale Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 463 |
Source: Chicago Public Schools SY2024–25. CPS suspended star ratings this year; Standing reflects school status. Selective enrollment schools serve city-wide — listed if headquarters ZIP matches.
Avondale has a character that's hard to capture without spending time there — but buyers who know Chicago recognize it immediately. Polish-American roots, craft breweries, galleries, affordable compared to Logan Square. It's the kind of neighborhood where people stop to talk on the sidewalk and where the same coffee shop has been the unofficial community center for fifteen years.
The transit access here matters more than it sounds: Blue Line (Belmont, Addison) keeps the Loop within reach without making the commute the dominant fact of life. Revolution Brewing draws residents who are intentional about where they plant roots, and Avondale Bowl gives the area its particular draw. Blue Line access also means buyers aren't priced into car dependence — a real advantage in Chicago's climate.
First-time buyers priced out of Logan Square; investors seeking upside. In Crystal's experience working with buyers across 21 Chicago neighborhoods, the people who thrive in Avondale tend to be looking for a neighborhood with a real identity — not just an address. They want walkability, community, and a place that feels like theirs. Avondale delivers that, and Crystal knows it well enough to help you find the right block, not just the right building.
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