River North

What is it like to live in River North, Chicago?

Everything is close and most of it is open late. River North has one of the densest collections of restaurants and nightlife in the city, plus a gallery district centered on Superior and Huron streets. The river forms the south and west edges, so the Riverwalk, the water taxis and the architecture boat tours are all in the neighborhood. It's lively on weekends, which buyers either love or plan around by choosing the right block and the right floor.

What kinds of homes are in River North?

High-rise condos and apartments make up most of it, along with brick-and-timber lofts in converted warehouses and a small number of townhomes. Buildings range from 1960s landmarks like Marina City to brand-new towers. Assessments, amenities, parking and views vary widely from one building to the next.

How do you get around?

The CTA Red Line stops at Grand and at Chicago. The Brown and Purple lines stop at Merchandise Mart and at Chicago. The Loop is a short walk across any of the river bridges, and the Kennedy Expressway ramps are at the neighborhood's west end.

River North fun facts

• When the Merchandise Mart opened in 1930 it was the largest building in the world, with 4 million square feet of floor space.
• The Mart had its own zip code, 60654, until 2008.
• Since 2018, Art on theMART has projected digital art across the building's river side after sunset.
• River North is part of the official Near North Side community area.

Thinking about buying or selling in River North?

I'm Megan Sullivan with Compass. In a high-rise market, you're buying the building as much as the unit. I'll help you read the reserves, the special assessment history and the rental cap before you fall for the view.