Chicago, IL·CPS
Homes in the
Lincoln Park HS district.
A historic, IB-anchored Chicago Public League school in one of the city's most coveted lakefront neighborhoods.
- Homes for sale
- 244
- Typical list
- $712,500
- Most expensive
- $21,000,000
- Most affordable
- $154,900
1355 Astor Street →
1150 Lake Shore Drive →
Lions · Navy Blue & Gold · 2,123 students · Chicago Public League
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244 homes on the market
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Market snapshot
The Lincoln Park 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
390
Typical list price
$799,900
Avg time on market
9 days
Sold in the last year
1,134
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$850,000
Living near Lincoln Park HS
The area, not just the school
Lincoln Park is one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods, and the housing tells the story. You will find classic Chicago graystones and brownstones on tree-lined side streets, vintage walk-ups, and a steady supply of luxury new-construction single-family homes that command some of the highest price points on the North Side. The community runs from Diversey Parkway down to North Avenue, and from the Chicago River east to Lake Michigan. The vibe is young professionals, recent grads, and growing families who want a walkable, polished neighborhood close to everything.
The neighborhood takes its name from the actual Lincoln Park, the lakefront park along the eastern edge that includes the free Lincoln Park Zoo, the Lincoln Park Conservatory, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the Chicago History Museum, and North Avenue Beach. DePaul University anchors the western side with its main Lincoln Park campus, giving the area a college-town energy mixed with its residential charm. For getting around, the CTA Red, Brown, and Purple lines stop at Fullerton, and the Brown and Purple lines stop at Armitage and Diversey, putting a quick ride to the Loop within reach.
When it comes to dining and shopping, Lincoln Park is hard to beat. Armitage Avenue and Halsted Street are lined with boutiques and restaurants, the Clybourn Corridor handles the bigger-box and everyday shopping, and the neighborhood is home to standout dining from the three-Michelin-star Alinea to institutions like The Wieners Circle. Add in Oz Park and the lakefront just steps away, and it is easy to see why buyers pay a premium to call Lincoln Park home.
🎓Founded
Present building opened in 1900, with roots to North Division High School in 1875.
👥Enrollment
About 2,123 students for the 2025-26 school year.
🌍IB program
Launched in 1981, one of CPS's first and most selective International Baccalaureate programs.
🦁Lions
Navy and gold, Chicago Public League, mascot Leo the Lion.
🚆Transit
CTA Red, Brown, and Purple lines at Fullerton, Brown and Purple at Armitage.
🌳The park
Steps from Lincoln Park, the free Lincoln Park Zoo, and North Avenue Beach.
The school
About Lincoln Park High School
Lincoln Park High School began as North Division High School, which opened in 1875 as the first public high school on the north side of Chicago. Construction on the current building began in 1899 and it opened in 1900 as Robert A. Waller High School, with the North Division name remaining in use alongside it for decades. The school was renamed Lincoln Park High School during a revitalization in the late 1970s, when Orchard Street in front of the building was closed to create a mall. In 1981 the school launched its International Baccalaureate program, becoming one of the first schools in Chicago Public Schools to do so.
Lincoln Park is built around four programs in addition to general education: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Advanced College Prep, and the International Baccalaureate, described as one of the most selective IB programs in the city. IB Diploma students follow a prescribed curriculum and take classes together except for arts, music, lunch, and physical education. According to the 2020 U.S. News rankings, Lincoln Park ranked 22nd in Illinois and 8th among Chicago public high schools.
Lincoln Park competes as the Lions in the Chicago Public League and is a member of the IHSA. Boys' basketball is the strongest recent tradition, with IHSA Class AA regional championships in 2002-03, 2004-05, 2005-06, and 2006-07. In February 2026 the boys' basketball team advanced to the Chicago Public League city title game for the first time in over a century. The girls' cross country team won regional titles three times between 1998 and 2002.
- District
- CPS
- Founded
- 1900
- Principal
- Dr. Eric Steinmiller
- Conference
- Chicago Public League
- Address
- 2001 N. Orchard Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Notable alumni
- Jesse White. Longtime Illinois Secretary of State and founder of the Jesse White Tumblers.
- Kim Foxx. Former Cook County State's Attorney, class of 1990.
- Dorothy Day. Journalist, social activist, and co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement.
- Freddy Rodriguez. Actor known for Six Feet Under and Bull, who got his start in school plays here.
- Terrence Shannon Jr.. Professional basketball player, class of 2018.
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District CPS website. Last verified 2026-06-24.
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
Lincoln Park HS FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Lincoln Park HS district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- Is Lincoln Park High School a selective-enrollment school?
- It is a Chicago Public Schools neighborhood high school that also runs separate application-based programs. The neighborhood program serves the attendance zone, while the International Baccalaureate, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Advanced College Prep programs require separate applications and draw students from across the city.
- What makes the academics at Lincoln Park stand out?
- The school has run an International Baccalaureate program since 1981, one of the first in the district, plus Advanced College Prep and auditioned Performing and Visual Arts tracks. It ranked 22nd in Illinois and 8th among Chicago public high schools in the 2020 U.S. News rankings.
- How are the sports at Lincoln Park?
- The Lions compete in the Chicago Public League and the IHSA. Boys' basketball is the strongest tradition, with multiple IHSA Class AA regional championships in the 2000s, and the team reached the Chicago Public League city title game in February 2026.
- What is the Lincoln Park neighborhood like to live in?
- It is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Chicago, full of graystones, brownstones, and luxury new construction at a high price point. It sits along Lake Michigan with the lakefront park, the free zoo, and North Avenue Beach, plus DePaul University, strong shopping and dining on Armitage and Halsted, and an easy CTA commute to the Loop.
- How is the commute downtown from Lincoln Park?
- Very convenient. The CTA Red, Brown, and Purple lines stop at Fullerton, and the Brown and Purple lines stop at Armitage and Diversey, giving residents a quick rail ride into the Loop.
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