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Lake View, Chicago, IL Real Estate Market

4-week rolling average ยท Data through March 12, 2026 ยท ZIP 60657

$2.20M
Median Sale Price
$550K
Median List Price
21
Days on Market
Median Rent
$2K/mo
Median rental listing price
Rental Inventory
1689
Active rental listings
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Key Market Insight

Lake View (60657) is running hot with a market temperature score of 81 and a median days on market of just 21 days, signaling strong buyer demand. There is a striking gap between the median list price of $550,000 and the median sale price of $2,199,999, which likely reflects a mix of luxury and ultra-premium properties closing well above typical listing ranges. With 228 active homes for sale and a median price per square foot of $463.99, this neighborhood continues to attract serious buyers across a wide price spectrum.

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30-Year Fixed Rate
6.0%

Market Activity

Active Inventory228
Price per Sq Ft$464

By Bedroom

BedsSale PriceRent
1BR$245K$2K/mo
2BR$435K$3K/mo
3BR$829K$4K/mo
4BR$1.29M$6K/mo
5BR$1.88M$4K/mo
6BR$1.90Mโ€”
7BR$1.35Mโ€”
8BR$1.20Mโ€”
Market Temperature
Buyer's MarketBalancedSeller's Market
๐Ÿ”ฅ Hot โ€” Strong Seller's Market

What This Means For You

๐Ÿ Sellers

With homes moving in an average of 21 days and the market sitting at a temperature score of 81, sellers in Lake View are in a strong position to attract motivated buyers quickly. Pricing strategically around the $463.99 per square foot median can help maximize your return in this competitive environment.

๐Ÿ”‘Buyers

Buyers should be prepared to move decisively in Lake View, where the median days on market is only 21 days and the market is rated hot at 81 out of 100. Entry points vary widely by bedroom count, with 1-bedroom homes at a median of $245,000 and 3-bedroom homes at $829,000, giving buyers options across different budget levels.

๐Ÿ“ˆInvestors

The rental market in Lake View shows real depth, with 1,689 rental units in inventory and a median rent of $2,100, offering consistent demand for income-producing properties. A 2-bedroom unit rents for a median of $2,895 against a purchase price of $435,000, which investors should evaluate carefully against current financing costs.

๐ŸฆRates

The current 30-year mortgage rate of 6.00% and 15-year rate of 5.43% represent a meaningful cost factor for buyers financing at Lake View price points. On a $550,000 purchase with a standard down payment, even a half-point difference in rate can shift monthly costs noticeably, so locking in the right product matters.

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Data sources: Rentcast ยท Zillow ยท Federal Reserve (FRED)

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