Chicago, IL·Chicago Public Schools
Homes in the
Amundsen HS district.
Historic bungalows, walkable Lincoln Square shops, and Brown Line access make the Amundsen area one of the North Side's most livable neighborhoods.
- Homes for sale
- 15
- Typical list
- $799,500
- Most expensive
- $2,100,000
- Most affordable
- $190,000
4846 Hermitage Avenue →
2904 Foster Avenue →
Vikings · Red & Grey · 1,437 students · Chicago Public League
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Market snapshot
The Amundsen HS area, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. What this market is actually doing right now, sales included, not a portal estimate.
Homes for sale now
35
Typical list price
$699,800
Avg time on market
7 days
Sold in the last year
209
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$675,000
Living near Amundsen HS
The area, not just the school
Living around Amundsen puts you in the heart of Lincoln Square and Ravenswood, one of the North Side's most beloved corners and a neighborhood people tend to plant roots in and never leave. The commercial spine runs along Lincoln, Western, and Lawrence, where the pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Square shopping district serves up German bakeries and delis like Lutz Cafe and Merz Apothecary next to Thai kitchens, coffee shops, breweries, and the beloved Old Town School of Folk Music. Weekends fill up fast with the Apple Fest and the summer Square Roots Festival, and the whole district feels walkable in a way much of Chicago does not.
The housing is exactly what buyers picture when they think classic Chicago North Side: sturdy brick bungalows, greystones, vintage two-flats, and small courtyard buildings on quiet, tree-lined streets. It is a green, family-anchored area, with the 40-acre Winnemac Park (home to Amundsen itself), Welles Park, and the Chicago River trails all within reach for weekend life.
Getting downtown or anywhere in the city is easy. The CTA Brown Line stops at Western and Damen put the Loop within a straightforward ride, the Metra Union Pacific North line adds a fast commuter option out of the Ravenswood station, and CTA buses thread the neighborhood. For a buyer who wants walkable retail, real neighborhood character, strong parks, and dependable transit without leaving the city, this pocket of the North Side is hard to beat.
🎓Grades 9-12
A four-year Chicago Public Schools high school in Lincoln Square.
🌍IB World School
Amundsen has offered the IB Diploma Programme since 1999 and the Middle Years Programme since 2003.
🎨Arts and AP
Beyond IB, students can take Advanced Placement, dual credit, honors, and award-winning arts programs.
🏛️Winnemac Park campus
The school sits on the 40-acre Winnemac Park campus at Foster and Damen.
🚆Brown Line access
CTA Brown Line stops at Western and Damen plus the Metra Ravenswood station make downtown an easy ride.
🛡️Vikings
Amundsen competes as the Vikings in the Chicago Public League, in red and grey.
The school
About Roald Amundsen High School
Roald Amundsen High School sits on the 40-acre Winnemac Park campus in Chicago's Lincoln Square area, and is named for the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, who led the first expedition to reach the South Pole. Designed by architect Paul Gerhardt, the building opened on November 10, 1930 as a junior high school, then became Amundsen Senior High on July 26, 1933. In 1956 the school hosted the first site of a two-year college program that later grew into present-day Harry S Truman College.
Amundsen is an authorized International Baccalaureate school, offering the IB Diploma Programme since 1999 and the IB Middle Years Programme since 2003, alongside Advanced Placement, dual credit, honors courses, and award-winning arts programs. The school's four-year graduation rate is about 91 percent, above the Illinois state average, and it has climbed sharply in state rankings over recent years.
Amundsen competes as the Vikings in the Chicago Public League and IHSA. Boys soccer has been the standout, winning multiple Public League and Class AA championships, and the girls soccer team captured the Public League girls title in 1997-98. The Vikings play at Jorndt Field, where scenes for the 2008 film The Express were shot.
- District
- Chicago Public Schools
- Founded
- 1929
- Principal
- Kristi Marie Eilers
- Conference
- Chicago Public League
- Address
- 5110 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
Notable alumni
- Bob Fosse. Tony Award-winning director and choreographer who won an Academy Award for directing Cabaret.
- Michael Mann. Film writer, director, and producer of Heat, The Insider, and Public Enemies.
- Roy Thinnes. Television and film actor known for The Invaders and Falcon Crest.
- L. Daniel Jorndt. Former CEO of Walgreens.
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District website. Last verified 2026-07-02.
Listings filtered by the school the MRED listing agent assigned. Roughly 7 in 10 active listings have this field populated; the remaining listings will surface once the school-district boundary pipeline ships. School assignment is not a guarantee. Always verify with the district before writing an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
Amundsen HS FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Amundsen HS district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- Is Amundsen the neighborhood high school for Lincoln Square?
- Yes. Amundsen is the designated Chicago Public Schools high school for most of the Lincoln Square community area, while a small section is zoned to Mather High School.
- Does Amundsen offer International Baccalaureate?
- Yes. Amundsen is an authorized IB school, offering the IB Diploma Programme since 1999 and the Middle Years Programme since 2003, alongside AP and dual-credit options.
- What is the graduation rate at Amundsen?
- Amundsen's four-year graduation rate is about 91 percent, above the Illinois state average, and the school has risen sharply in state rankings over recent years.
- How is the commute from the Amundsen area to downtown Chicago?
- It is easy. The CTA Brown Line at the Western and Damen stops, the Metra Union Pacific North line out of Ravenswood, and CTA bus routes all serve the neighborhood.
- How do I find homes near Amundsen High School?
- The listings here are filtered to homes whose MRED listing agent assigned Amundsen as the high school. For alerts on new homes in the area, text 224-385-8779.
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This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 2, 2025 through July 2, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.