Real Estate In South Loop

The South Loop has been developing since the early 80’s and continues to experience a construction boom. A century ago, this neighborhood was Chicago’s most famous gambling and prostitution district. Today the South Loop consists of three neighborhoods – Dearborn Park, Printer’s Row and River City – and a new neighborhood called Central Station is being developed east of Michigan Avenue, south of Roosevelt Road across Lake Shore Drive from the Field Museum.

Dearborn Park is a 20-year-old condo development built on land that was owned by several railroads. It’s just south of the Loop between State Street and Clark Street, and south of Polk Street to 15th Street. The neighborhood has a grammar school and housing for senior citizens.

Printer’s Row is a condo and rental area in loft buildings. It is located directly southwest of the Loop. Every year the neighborhood hosts a large book fair. There are plenty of bookstores, restaurants, and bars. You’ll find this to be a very convenient location if you work in the Loop.

River City, a little further south, has arresting views of the city and also has docking facilities for up to 70 boats on the south branch of the Chicago River. This neighborhood is a city within a city. Containing 70 apartments, restaurants, a health club, and many other amenities, if not for all the other great attractions in Chicago, there would be no real reason to ever venture out of River City.

Central Station a 72-acre project boasts Mayor Richard M. Daley and his family who moved there after their longtime home in Bridgeport. With over 180 homes, and it’s proximity to Lake Shore Drive, this neighborhood should see more development in the form of retail and office space in years to come.

Search For All Homes For Sale In South Loop!

Coordinates are: Roosevelt Road (1200S) to Jackson (300S), Michigan (100E) to Chicago River
Zip Code(s) include: 60605, 60661