Roscoe Village

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Located between Belmont and Addison Avenues and west from Damen to Western Avenue. Roscoe Village is within the larger neighborhood of Lakeview in the western portion. Settled in the late nineteenth century largely by Germans, greenhouses covered much of Roscoe Village. After the 1871 Chicago Fire, there was some new construction to the area. On its western edge was Riverview Amusement Park, a Chicago landmark opened in 1904 and closed in 1967. Roscoe Village is a peaceful, working class neighborhood that has become more and more appealing because of its tree-lined streets and family atmosphere. Roscoe Village features a charming small town area on Roscoe Street from Damen to Western with restaurants, antiques dealers and small shops. Antique Row is a five block stretch on Belmont from Damen to Western which is the largest concentration of antique stores in the Midwest. Less crowded than other Lincoln Park and Lake View areas, this peaceful neighborhood is comprised primarily of post World War II bungalows and 2 and 3 flats dating from the early 1900's. Many have been converted to single family homes. A great deal of rehabbing is underway in the residential area.  Parking in Roscoe Village is relatively easy, with plenty of metered and free spots along Roscoe or nearby side streets. Roscoe Village is four miles north of the Loop. Lake Shore Drive and the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) are within easy driving distance. There are ‘L’ stops at Belmont and Sheffield.  More Info

     Price Ranges in Roscoe Village

Last Year 115 Properties Sold for an Average Price of $442,565.