NEW EAST SIDE
Chicago's best-kept secret. Tucked between Millennium Park, the Chicago River, and Lake Michigan, the New East Side is a serene, master-planned residential enclave that delivers downtown convenience with a neighborhood feel you won't find anywhere else in the city.
Built on the former Illinois Central Railroad yards and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, this 28-acre community has won the prestigious AIA Planned Community Award — and residents who discover it rarely want to leave.
THE NEIGHBORS
Young professionals, families, and empty nesters who want the energy of downtown Chicago without the noise — a tight-knit, community-oriented group that values green space, walkability, and urban serenity in equal measure.
$683K
Median home price — luxury options up to $3.5M
28 Acres
Master-planned Lakeshore East community
6 Acres
Award-winning botanical park at the heart of the neighborhood
Car-Free
Chicago Pedway connects to the Loop in any weather
WHAT TO EXPECT
A rare urban oasis — modern luxury high-rises and glass-front townhomes surrounding a beautifully landscaped 6-acre park with fountains, a dog park, and a splash pad playground.
Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park, and the Chicago Riverwalk are steps away. The legendary Chicago Pedway connects residents to the Loop in any weather. Michigan Avenue shopping, the Art Institute, and the theater district are all within easy walking distance — yet the neighborhood itself stays remarkably calm and residential.
THE LIFESTYLE
Morning yoga in Lakeshore East Park, free concerts at Millennium Park in the evening, and weekend movie nights under the stars — the New East Side offers a lifestyle that blends urban culture with genuine calm.
The Village Market at the heart of the community includes Mariano's Fresh Market, cafes, restaurants, and everyday services — all without leaving the neighborhood. For bigger nights out, the Loop, the Riverwalk, and Michigan Avenue dining are a short walk away. Lakeshore East Park hosts seasonal pop-ups and community events year-round, making it one of downtown Chicago's most active neighborhood green spaces.
UNEXPECTED APPEAL
You can genuinely give up your car here — and most residents do.
The Chicago Pedway, one of the city's best-kept secrets, gives New East Side residents all-weather underground access to the Loop, hotels, transit, and offices without stepping outside. Combined with the Lakefront Trail, Riverwalk, and Divvy bike stations, it's one of the most car-free-friendly addresses in all of Chicago. The neighborhood's architectural landmarks — including the iconic Aqua Tower and The Tides — are among the most photographed buildings in the city.
THE MARKET
One of downtown Chicago's most prestigious and consistently strong real estate markets — with a median home price of $683,840 and luxury options reaching $3.5M.
Standard condos and apartments range from $500,000 to $950,000. The Cirrus — an exclusive resort-style condominium — prices units from $1.2M to $3.5M, with upper-floor lakefront views that are among the finest in the city. Townhomes in the New East Side rank among the most valuable real estate in Chicago. Demand remains strong driven by the neighborhood's unmatched combination of green space, walkability, and downtown proximity.
YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
Tree-lined streets, timeless architecture, and an unmatched elegance that whispers old-world charm with every step. The Gold Coast offers a refined lifestyle where historic mansions meet modern luxury high-rises—just moments from Lake Michigan, Oak Street Beach, and Chicago’s finest boutiques and restaurants. It's a neighborhood where classic sophistication and urban convenience live side by side.
