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Anna Shoultz
Illinois Local Expert

Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Ravenswood Neighborhood Overview

Begyle, Dovetail, 5:12 Metra, Yard Naps

🧭Bordered by: Foster Avenue to the North, Montrose Avenue to the South, Clark Street to the East, and the North Branch Chicago River to the West

📌Best known for: timber lofts, Brown Line jingles, backyard bocce

👕You'll fit in if: you recycle wine bottles as vases, like your peace with access to the bustle of downtown

👍Move here for: Metra convenience, whisper-quiet at night, yummy food without the crowds

👎The downside to Ravenswood is: parking roulette after Cubs games

The overall feel is: leafy, neighborly, secretly fancy

courtyard sunsets and craft dads

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Moving to Ravenswood - 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 Ravenswood against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.