About Union Ridge
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $299,990 to $449,000
Closed Prices: $172,000 to $799,000
Median Sale Price: $349,900
Average $ per sq ft: $237
Association Fee Ranges: $160 to $225/mo, $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1920 to 2022
Sq. Ft.: 817 to 3600 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 2 to 5 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 4 Bathrooms
Around Union Ridge
Residents of Union Ridge’s northwest corner can easily walk to the neighborhood’s Blue Line train station. Higgins Avenue runs at a diagonal through the center of the neighborhood and hosts some of the areas restaurants and businesses. John W. Garvy Elementary School is near the southern border of Union Ridge, while Taft High School is just north in Old Norwood Park.
Union Ridge residents enjoy a variety of restaurants in the area offering comfort food and international cuisine. Big Top Restaurant is the neighborhood’s old-school diner serving omelettes, burgers, and more around the clock. Dino’s Italian Restaurant is the place to go for a tasty pizza, Taco Burrito King is great for Mexican fare, and Royal Sushi offers a long list of sushi. Popular chains such as Portillo’s Hot Dogs can also be found in nearby neighborhoods.
Union Ridge has a residential feel with shady trees and unique homes that give the neighborhood color and character. Chicagoans settled in Union Ridge pursue a life that's a bit less bustling than the city’s center. Street parking is easy to find and traffic is mild. While the neighborhood’s nightlife is fairly sleepy, the community fosters a peaceful environment for enjoying the outdoors.
This residential neighborhood might not be the best place to seek out a big night out, but Union Ridge does have a few neighborhood haunts where locals gather. Concentrated in the northwest corner of the neighborhood on Higgins Avenue, these bars are ready to pour a few libations for commuters exiting the Blue Line after a hard day’s work.
A stroll or bike ride through Union Ridge’s tree-lined streets is always a fine way to enjoy nice weather. Residents might unwind at Norwood Park’s namesake park, which features tennis courts, a pool, and a dog-friendly area. The Norwood Park area is also a great destination for history buffs and fans of architecture. Chicago’s oldest existing building, the Noble–Seymour–Crippen House, can be viewed just north of Union Ridge.
Locals Love
- Access to Blue Line and Expressway
- Good schools
- Quiet, friendly neighborhood
Locals Don't Love
- Distance from Downtown
- Limited dining options
- Sleepy nightlife
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