The subject property is conveniently located in the heart of the Albany
Park neighborhood on Chicago’s North-side. The neighborhood
is bordered by Bryn Mawr Ave. to the north, Montrose Ave. to
the south, the Chicago River to the east, and Pulaski Rd. to the
west. Albany Park is one of seventy seven well defined community
areas in Chicago and is situated approximately eight miles from
downtown Chicago’s Business District. The property sits on a quiet
tree-lined street surrounded by two-flats, three-flats, and singlefamily
homes. The immediate area surrounding the subject property
is low-density and primarily residential with retail shopping just
minutes away.
4954 N. Ridgeway is just 2 blocks from many retailers and restaurants
along Lawrence Ave. Residents are within walking distance to
Walgreens, Lawrence Fish Market, Rojo Gusano, and Dokil Bakery.
Additionally, the subject property is situated adjacent to a subneighborhood
of Albany Park called North Park. North Park has
become an increasingly popular destination for families and young
professionals to reside. Northside College Preparatory High School
is just an eight minute drive from the subject property. Northside
has earned a reputation for academic excellence, and has been
consistently ranked as the #1 high school in Illinois by US News
and World Report.
This Chicago neighborhood is home to two universities, Northeastern
and North Park, and is also the site of WTTW public television
and radio studio. Its proximity to both Northeastern and North Park
University’s campus makes it a convenient residence for both students
and faculty alike.
The CTA Brown line has a stop in the neighborhood located at Kimball
and Lawrence. The Kimball CTA station is just a half mile
southeast of 4954 N. Ridgeway Ave. The Brown line passes
through frequently allowing residents an easy commute throughout
the Chicagoland area. Bus lines that are easily accessible to the
subject property include the #81 Lawrence bus, the #92 Foster bus,
the #78 Montrose bus, the #82 Kimball
