Welcome to The West Loop
A technology hotspot with the area's best dining. Discover West Loop Chicago real estate!
History
Certainly, one of the fastest growing areas in Chicago, the West Loop has experienced a complete transformation from an obsolete industrial and meat-packing zone on the west side of the city, to an edgy, tech-forward neighborhood with diverse businesses, dining, and housing options. As high-profile technology giants like Google, Twitter, and Uber moved into the neighborhood, professionals in the tech industry followed. The West Loop is quickly becoming a second central business district in the city as it offers businesses a convenient location, with proximity to the city center, transportation, and highways as well as lifestyle amenities.
Location
The boundaries of the West Loop are Grand Avenue on the north side, I-290 on the south side, Ashland and Ogden on the west side, and the Chicago River on the east. A large part of the appeal of the West Loop real estate market is its proximity to the central business district, the central transportation hubs of Union Station and Ogilvy Transportation Center, and access to expressways.
The Vibe & Housing Style
West Loop residents claim it’s one of the hottest neighborhoods in the United States right now. Distinctly different from other neighborhoods in the area, the West Loop Chicago real estate market and housing offers the unique architectural characteristics of old warehouses and industrial buildings, melded with luxury amenities and top-of-the-line finishes. Modern luxury condominiums, new loft-style homes, and townhomes have been erected as well, and the community continues to evolve as chic boutiques, design businesses, restaurants, cafes, bars, and coffee shops proliferate.
The Local Lifestyle
The great appeal comes from the fact that the area is an artful mix of residential properties, office buildings, award-winning restaurants, specialty food markets, and upscale bars. You can find a plethora of small businesses, startups, and large corporate headquarters, all in the same neighborhood. If you are interested in exploring West Loop Chicago real estate, reach out to our team today!
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
The West Loop is a mecca for foodies. Home to at least 6 “Michelin Star” restaurants such as outstanding Japanese restaurants, like Momotaro, and cuisines from every corner of the world, like Monteverde, Aba, and Rooh; the options seem limitless. Famed “Restaurant Row, Fulton Market District, and Greek Town offer an array of cafes, cozy restaurants, pubs, craft cocktail lounges, breweries, and bespoke specialty food establishments.
Residents enjoy Mary Bartelme Park, a 1.4-acre park that includes a fountain plaza, a playground for the kids, an open lawn area for picnics, a viewing hill, and an enclosed seating area. Even the dogs have fun at Mary Bartelme Park, in the uniquely sunken dog park, with a giant water bowl.
Shopping alternatives are plentiful. In addition to the usual array of high-end boutiques, and specialty retailers, the West Loop is home to the Randolph Street Market on select weekends from July through December. Over 200 vendors set up a variety of clothing, antiques, art, and so much more! It has been named one of the Top Antique Markets.
Visit the Morlen Sinoway Atelier and Herman Miller showrooms, popular interior design studios with gorgeous showrooms, filled with contemporary furniture and accessories. The WNDR Museum is an exciting and modern museum, where the curated “interactive experiences” will keep you coming back for more.
