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Uptown

Jazz History Meets Modern Chicago

ZIP 60640 🚇 Red/Purple Lines (Lawrence, Argyle, Wilson)

$250K–$500K

Typical Price Range

High-rise condos

Primary Housing Type

Red/Purple Lines

Transit Access

What Uptown feels like: Green Mill jazz club, Argyle Street Little Saigon, Aragon Ballroom, lakefront

Why Buyers Choose Uptown

🍽️Green Mill Jazz Club (Al Capone's favorite)

🎵Aragon Ballroom (1920s entertainment palace)

🌳Argyle Street Little Saigon (best pho in Chicago)

🏛️Montrose Beach + Harbor

🛍️Major lakefront access at Montrose

Who Uptown is Right For

First-time buyers, music lovers, buyers seeking Andersonville adjacency at lower cost. Typical homes: High-rise condos, vintage courtyard buildings, two-flats.

Schools Near Uptown

School	Type	Grades	Standing	Enrollment
James B McPherson Elementary School	Elementary	PK,K-8	Good Standing	801
William C. Goudy Technology Academy	Elementary	PK,K-8	Good Standing	501
John T McCutcheon Elementary School	Elementary	PK,K-8	Good Standing	333
Mary E Courtenay Elementary Language Arts Center	Elementary	PK,K-8	Provisional Support	267
Uplift Community High School	High School	9-12	Good Standing	218
YCCS-Truman Middle College HS	High School	9-12	—	158
DeVry University Advantage Academy HS	High School	11-12	Good Standing	151

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.

Lifestyle in Uptown

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