Chicago's Creative Capital
Creatives, young professionals, families seeking culture + community. Brentano Math & Science Academy; Avondale-Logandale School. Typical homes in the area include vintage two-flats, condos, newer single-family.
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Illinois real estate law gives buyers strong protections — but only if you know to use them. Here's what to know about the most common property types in Logan Square:
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| School | Type | Grades | Standing | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski International School of Chicago | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 888 |
| Lorenz Brentano Math & Science Academy ES | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 761 |
| Johann W von Goethe Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 718 |
| Logan Square Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 636 |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Provisional Support | 558 |
| Sharon Christa McAuliffe Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 526 |
| CICS - Bucktown | Elementary | K-8 | — | 517 |
| Wolfgang A Mozart Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 501 |
| Charles R Darwin Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 495 |
| Frederick Funston Elementary School | Elementary | PK,K-8 | Good Standing | 455 |
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.
Logan Square has a character that's hard to capture without spending time there — but buyers who know Chicago recognize it immediately. Boulevards, murals, James Beard Award restaurants, vinyl record shops. 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 (Logan Square, California) keeps the Loop within reach without making the commute the dominant fact of life. Logan Square Farmers Market (largest in Chicago) draws residents who are intentional about where they plant roots, and Michelin-starred dining corridor 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.
Creatives, young professionals, families seeking culture + community. In Crystal's experience working with buyers across 21 Chicago neighborhoods, the people who thrive in Logan Square 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. Logan Square 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 Logan Square worth coming home to.
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