Ravenswood Manor

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About Ravenswood Manor

Ravenswood Manor is a historic district in the southeast corner of Albany Park, a large neighborhood on Chicago’s north side. With Ronan Park to the north, Horner Park to the south, and two small parks within its borders, Ravenswood Manor offers its residents plenty of green space. Developed in the 20th century and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, Ravenswood Manor is mostly a residential area but is in a prime location with a Brown Line stop for accessing fun and entertainment around the city.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $545,000 to $1,648,000

Closed Prices: $153,000 to $1,845,000

Median Sale Price: $610,500

Average $ per sq ft: $391

Association Fee Ranges: $181 to $311/mo, $0

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1910 to 2022

Sq. Ft.: 900 to 5100 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 2 to 6 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 1 to 4 Bathrooms

Around Ravenswood Manor

This quiet, tucked away neighborhood contains a range of housing options including bungalow-style homes, remodeled vintage apartments, and Prairie School-style abodes. Many homes sit on extra-wide lots and a select few along the river have docks that lead to the water. The CTA Brown Line stop for Ravenswood Manor, Francisco, sits in the northern half of the neighborhood, so those relying on the El for transportation may want to situate themselves near there. With the neighborhood being so small, though, there really isn't an inconvenient address to be found.

As part of Albany Park, one of Chicago's most eclectic neighborhoods, Ravenswood Manor has no shortage of incredible cuisine nearby. Walking down a city block, you could pass a kabob restaurant, Korean barbecue, gourmet South American fare, and a number of family-owned sweets shops.

Residents of this neighborhood take ownership of their home, and the Ravenswood Manor Improvement Association (RMIA) works tirelessly to keep their neighborhood looking unique. From beautification efforts like tree planting and community garden projects to neighborhood events like parades, socials, and egg hunts, the inhabitants of Ravenswood Manor are dedicated to creating a sense of community.

Part of this neighborhood’s draw is its tranquil ambiance, so you won’t find much of a nightlife in the neighborhood. Luckily, there’s plenty of fun to be had at the bars and restaurants nearby in Lincoln Square. You might also check out some live music at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Ravenswood.

Pop on down to Horner Park to jog through the shady trails, relax by the water, or challenge a friend to a match on the public tennis courts. If you’re feeling ambitious, you might bike the North Shore Channel Trail, which extends from Ronan Park all the way up to Evanston.

Locals Love

  • Tranquil environment
  • Access to parks
  • Brown Line stop in the neighborhood

Locals Don't Love

  • Distance from downtown
  • Lack of nightlife

Neighborhood Reviews

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Steven D
I have lived in the Manor for 25 years now. Over that time not much has changed, until recently. Over the past year, we have witnessed some of the first tear-downs and rebuilds in the neighborhood. We have also seen some development along Montrose with the new Angelo's restaurant, the Finch brew pub, the Junior Ninja Warrior kids place, and several others. At the same time, the project to landscape the bank of the North Branch of the river along the East side of Horner park is near completion, vastly improving the park. The stretch of Kedzie North of Wilson up to the Brown Line has changed as well with the new condos, fitness center, and a younger crowd hanging out at the Golden Crust Pizza for a couple of years now. Overall it feels like the pace of change has accelerated compared to the first 20 or so years that we have lived in the neighborhood and all for the better.
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