Real Estate In Bucktown

The borders of Bucktown are often confused for those of nearby trendy Wicker Park. But, Bucktown is a neighborhood with a character all its own. Once a neighborhood of predominately Polish immigrants, Bucktown was named for the goats that were kept in many of the poorer residents' backyards (a male goat is called a "buck"). Later, Spanish-speaking families replaced most of the Polish community. More recently, due to the low rent and diversity, artists began to inhabit the area.

The gentrification of Bucktown has caused many of the artistic residents who came for the diversity and low rents to abandon the area for neighboring Wicker Park. These days, upscale restaurants, trendy nightclubs, and high-end clothing boutiques attract a more style-conscious sect. Rent prices have increased dramatically and real estate bargains in this area are becoming increasingly hard to come by.

Plenty of nightclubs can be found between Bucktown and bordering Wicker Park. When the sun goes down, the Northside Bar and Grill is a favorite hangout for neighborhood veterans. There you will find an eclectic group of people drinking everything from Bloody Mary’s to Old Style Beer and enjoying a wide variety of comfort foods. The Map Room is just one of the many cozy neighborhood bars in the area, offering coffee, beer, pool tables and live weekend music.

As an artist’s haven, Bucktown hosts quite a few galleries and artistic shops. Besides the landmark Flat Iron Building at 1579 N. Milwaukee Avenue, which houses numerous galleries, Bucktown boasts a number of artist-run stores. Bucktown art galleries open their doors during the Around the Coyote festival in early September, a good time to check out the local Bucktown artist scene.

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Coordinates are: Kennedy Expressway to Western (2400W), North (1600N) to Fullerton (2400N)
Zip Code(s) include: 60647