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Anna Shoultz
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Irving Park Neighborhood Overview

Villa Pride, ERIS Cider, Blue Line Brag

🧭Bordered by: Montrose Avenue to the North, Addison Street on the South, the North Branch of the Chicago River and riverbank parks are East, Cicero Avenue West, with Milwaukee Avenue skimming the northwest by Jefferson Park

📌Best known for: Pierogi next to tacos, secret porch fireworks

👕You can spot an Irving Park local by: Thermos, Metra schedule mastery, porch diplomacy

👍Locals live here because: Backyard parties, bungalow pride within budget

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Airplane hums, Irving Park Road tantrum traffic

The overall feel is: Cozy, leafy, family energy

Vintage bungalows and tomato jungle bragging

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Moving to Irving Park - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare Irving Park against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.