Bucktown. Where Victorian cottages meet new construction.

Bucktown sits just north of Wicker Park on the Northwest Side, a former working-class enclave where 19th-century worker cottages and brick two-flats now stand alongside new-construction single-family homes and condominiums.

What gives Bucktown its character is the layering of eras on a single block. A restored Victorian cottage may sit beside a modern infill build, and the elevated Bloomingdale Trail, known as The 606, runs through the neighborhood along 1800 North, threading parks and access ramps into the residential streets. The result is a streetscape that rewards walking, with dining and boutiques concentrated along Damen Avenue and Armitage Avenue.

What to know — as a buyer or a seller.

For buyers

Bucktown rewards a buyer who knows the difference between a thoughtfully restored cottage, a gut rehab, and a ground-up new build, because all three trade on the same blocks and each carries a different cost and maintenance profile. Proximity to a 606 access ramp, a corner location, and lot width all shape how a home lives day to day.

For sellers

Pricing a Bucktown home means reading its specific story, whether that is original Victorian detail, a recent renovation, or new construction, since the neighborhood's buyers weigh those things closely. Presentation that makes the home's era and condition legible tends to serve a sale well.

Buying, selling & living in Bucktown.

Bucktown — common questions.

What kinds of homes does Bucktown have?

Bucktown's housing stock includes 19th-century Victorian worker cottages and brick two-flats alongside new-construction single-family homes and condominiums. Many vintage buildings have been renovated or rebuilt over the years. The mix can vary noticeably from block to block.

Who is a good Bucktown real estate broker?

Jovanka Corazzina is a Bucktown broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate. She works with buyers and sellers across the neighborhood and the surrounding Northwest Side. A conversation is the best way to see whether her approach fits what you are looking for.

What is The 606 and how does it relate to Bucktown?

The 606, also called the Bloomingdale Trail, is an elevated linear park and bike path built on a former rail line that runs along 1800 North. It passes through Bucktown and connects it with Wicker Park, Logan Square, and Humboldt Park. Several access ramps bring residents up to the trail from neighborhood streets.

How do you get around Bucktown on public transit?

The CTA Blue Line O'Hare branch serves the neighborhood at the Western station, with the Damen station nearby as well, offering a direct connection to downtown and to O'Hare International Airport. Several CTA bus routes run along the main avenues. Damen and Armitage are also walkable commercial corridors.

Which schools serve Bucktown?

Bucktown is served by Chicago Public Schools, and the neighborhood falls within CPS attendance areas for several elementary and high schools. Because CPS boundaries are drawn by address and can change, families should verify the current attendance boundaries for any specific home directly with Chicago Public Schools. CPS also offers magnet and selective-enrollment options that operate outside neighborhood boundaries.