Lakefront Living at Accessible Prices
Remote workers, lake-lovers, buyers seeking space at lower price points. CPS 60660; Senn High School neighborhood option. Typical homes in the area include high-rise condos, courtyard buildings, single-family.
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| School | Type | Grades | Standing | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Peirce International Studies ES | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 1,119 |
| Stephen K Hayt Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 877 |
| George B Swift Elementary Specialty School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 529 |
| Asian Human Services - Passages Charter School | Elementary | K-8 | — | 383 |
| Nicholas Senn High School | High School | 9-12 | Good Standing | 1,499 |
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.
Edgewater has a character that's hard to capture without spending time there — but buyers who know Chicago recognize it immediately. Lakefront access, diverse, Andersonville-adjacent, café culture. 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: Red Line (Bryn Mawr, Thorndale) keeps the Loop within reach without making the commute the dominant fact of life. Kathy Osterman Beach draws residents who are intentional about where they plant roots, and Bryn Mawr Historic District gives the area its particular draw. Red Line access also means buyers aren't priced into car dependence — a real advantage in Chicago's climate.
Remote workers, lake-lovers, buyers seeking space at lower price points. In Crystal's experience working with buyers across 21 Chicago neighborhoods, the people who thrive in Edgewater 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. Edgewater delivers that, and Crystal knows it well enough to help you find the right block, not just the right building.
The places and rhythms that make Edgewater worth coming home to.
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