Find It in Humboldt Park

The half mile span along Division Avenue between Western and California Avenues is the lifeblood of the Humboldt Park neighborhood. Humboldt Park (the namesake park) located at 1400 N Humboldt Dr, and Humboldt Boulevard (Sacramento Avenue) which cuts through the park, is another central feature of the area. Busy North Avenue is the main thoroughfare with storefront shops, produce markets and convenience stores that serve residents nearby.

Get Around in Humboldt Park

Public transportation is largely by bus in Humboldt Park. CTA bus service runs along major streets, and also connect to the 'L' train stations that are outside the neighborhood: #73 Armitage, #70 Division, #66 Chicago, #53 Pulaski and #49 Western Avenue are busy routes. You can use the bus routes in Humboldt Park to transfer to the CTA Blue Line stations at Damen St, Division St and California Ave.

Many residents travel by car since garage and free street parking is more prevalent here than in other areas. `Biking is another option, though note that bike lanes are on streets with heavy, faster moving vehicle traffic. Humboldt Park may not be the most friendly neighborhood for the average public transportation commuter, but real estate prices and 215 acres of green space in Humboldt Park compensate home buyers for the lack of easy CTA train station access.

Humboldt Park Real Estate Market Snapshot

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Humboldt Park is all the rage with young homebuyers these days. The affordability of Humboldt Park is one of the neighborhood's most attractive qualities. Humboldt Park is an area where you can get the most 'bang for your buck' and still be located close to some of the other hot northwest side neighborhoods such as Logan Square and Wicker Park. Work with an experienced Humboldt Park real estate agent and contact 312-767-7504.

Learn more about the market trends with a Humboldt Park real estate expert:

Michael Samm, Humboldt Park REALTOR®
312-767-7504

Eat & Drink in Humboldt Park

From traditional island eats to emerging dining districts, this neighborhood is a blend of old and new. Division Street boasts the greatest concentration of Puerto Rican restaurants in the city, with menus filled with favorites like tostones, alcapurrias, mofongo, and arroz con gandules. For a taste of a Chicago original, try the jibarito sandwich (a local creation that uses fried green plantains in the place of bread). 

More recent additions to the scene emanate from the corner of Augusta and California, where a cluster of cool new restaurants and bars are adding to the local color.

• Papa’s Cache Sabroso (2517 W Division St) calling this block of Division Street home since 2002, this family-owned Puerto Rican restaurant touts two signatures: a homemade green chile hot sauce and Pollo Chon (marinated rotisserie chicken).

• Nellie's (2458 W Division St) locals will tell you to get the Avena de Coco; what you really need to know is the best way is via the brunch buffet so you can fill your bowl with the coconut-flavored oatmeal as often as you want.

• Café Colao (2638 W Division St) quick service and cheap prices are the hallmarks of this Puerto Rican bakery/sandwich shop.

• La Plena (2617 W Division St) sidewalk seating shaded by a thatched roof and murals covered in tropical scenes transport you to the island.

• Café Marie Jeanne (1001 N California Ave) an all-day corner cafe offering croissants and cappuccino by day, steak tartare and sparkling wine by night.

• Boeufhaus (1012 N Western Ave) one of the best 50 new restaurants in America according to Bon Appetit, it caters to the carnivore.

• The California Clipper (1002 N California Ave) when this tavern got the reboot from successful restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff (it was first established in 1937), it kept its character... comfy booths, dim red lighting and a neon sign out front that is a beacon for barflys.

• Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain (1000 N California Ave) take a joyride through nostalgia (and sugar!) at this retro hangout that tempts with its tasty fresh-baked pies, malted shakes and creative soda combos created at the circa 1928 soda fountain bar.

• C.C. Ferns (2806 W Augusta Blvd) what's your fix... caffeine, booze, smokes, sweets? Let this hip coffee house help you with their strong brews, boozy steamers (i.e. Cuban Latte with rum, caramel and espresso), a case full of cigars and Doughnut Vault doughnuts.

• Sportsman's Club (948 N Western Ave) a back patio for the outdoor months, and for every other month of the year, a pared-down cocktail menu that rotates daily.

• Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar (954 N California Ave) come to imbibe but also come hungry as the cheese, charcuterie and small plates are perfect for sharing.

• Roeser's Bakery (3216 W North Ave) THE neighborhood bakery since 1911, getting a cake here has been a tradition for generations of families.

Anchoring Humboldt Park

One of the city's great parks, Humboldt Park boast 219 acres of green space and amenities for all types of outdoor adventures. It's also party central for the many neighborhood festivals and parades.

Exploring the urban trail known as The 606 takes you up onto what used to be elevated cargo train tracks. Perch yourself on the overlook that crosses Humboldt Boulevard for a chance to survey the park stretching out in the horizon.

Other parks located within the Humboldt Park neighborhood are: Kedvale Park (4134 W Hirsch St), Orr Park (744 N Pulaski Rd) Kells Playground Park (3201 W Chicago Ave) and Grand Playlot Park (3259-33 W Grand Ave).

Locals Who Live in Humboldt Park 

Outside of the busy thoroughfares like North Avenue or Division Street, leafy-green side streets are full of single family residences. This has traditionally been a working class neighborhood with a diverse Hispanic population; many Mexican and Puerto Rican families have proudly raised generations here. 

The public elementary schools (K-8) that service the Humboldt Park neighborhood are James Russell Lowell Elementary School (3320 W Hirsch St), Pablo Casals Elementary School (3501 W Potomac Ave), Daniel R Cameron Elementary School (1234 N Monticello Ave), Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School (3444 W Wabansia Ave), Alfred Nobel Elementary School (4127 W Hirsch St), Richard Yates Elementary School (1839 N Richmond St), West Park Elementary Academy (1425 N Tripp Ave), Brian Piccolo Elementary Specialty School (1040 N Keeler Ave), Laura S Ward Elementary School (646 N Lawndale Ave) and Morton School of Excellence (431 N Troy St).

Orr Academy High School (730 N Pulaski Rd), North-Grand High School (4338 W Wabansia Ave), Roberto Clemente Community Academy High School (1147 N Western Ave) and John Marshall Metropolitan High School (3250 W Adams St) are the Chicago Public High Schools in Humboldt Park.

Newer residents count the affordable prices as reason to move to Humboldt Park, particularly compared to trendy neighboring areas like Wicker Park and Logan Square. Modest brick homes for sale and vintage frame homes for sale can still be had at a good deal, as can multi-unit buildings for sale and renovated condos for sale.

Residents and prospective home buyers enjoy the energy The 606 has brought here, making this neighborhood one of the hottest for real estate in Chicago for couples and growing families, as well as single investment buyers. Vacant lots for sale are being developed, with contemporary condos for sale and townhouses for sale added to the mix of new construction, for home buyers with higher-end budgets and the goal of getting a great value.

Michael Samm | Humboldt Park Real Estate Agent
312-767-7504

Known as one of the top Humboldt Park real estate agents in Chicago, Michael Samm takes pride in assisting Humboldt Park home buyers get the best prices for their home purchase and Humboldt Park home sellers get the most money for their homes.

Michael is an expert in the Humboldt Park real estate market and his knowledge of the neighborhood combined with his more than 15 years of marketing and public relations experience, make him the #1 choice when choosing a top realtor in the Humboldt Park area.

If you are looking for a Humboldt Park realtor with excellent client reviews that is passionate about the neighborhood, contact Mike today to learn more about buying or selling a home in Humboldt Park.