Avondale

Welcome to Avondale

Avondale, on Chicago’s Northwest Side, balances its working-class roots with a growing creative scene. Once defined by waves of Polish and Latino immigrants, the area now attracts young professionals, artists, and families looking for space and easy access to the city. The Blue Line, the Kennedy Expressway, and Milwaukee Avenue tie the neighborhood together, while its mix of bakeries, taquerias, taverns, and coffee shops gives it a distinctly layered character. 

• Jackowo
  Centered around St. Hyacinth Basilica, Jackowo is often referred to as “Polish Village.” The streets here are lined with brick two-flats, vintage walk-ups, and a scattering of bungalows. More recently, new condos and townhomes have taken root along Milwaukee Avenue and major corridors.

• Wacławowo
  Anchored by St. Wenceslaus Church, Wacławowo has a quieter, residential feel. The housing stock includes traditional two-flats, small apartment buildings, and older single-family homes. Infill development has brought newer condominiums and modern townhomes in recent years.

• Belmont Gardens
  On the western edge of Avondale, Belmont Gardens mixes early 20th-century bungalows, brick two-flats, and modest single-family homes. It’s seeing more attached housing and updated builds, particularly near transit and commercial stretches.

• Avondale proper
  Beyond the named enclaves, the broader Avondale neighborhood blends it all: greystones, loft conversions in former factories, newer townhomes and condos along busy streets, and pockets of larger single-family houses. The variety makes it easy to find something that fits, whether you’re drawn to historic architecture or modern convenience.

Avondale’s neighborhoods together create a community that feels authentic and dynamic. The mix of housing, cultural diversity, and strong connections to the rest of the city make it a standout option for buyers and renters alike.