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A subsection of Andersonville, Lakewood-Balmoral is home to many residences of impeccable charm and old-fashioned style. It is the quiet neighbor of bustling Edgewater, which has the highest population density of any Chicago neighborhood. Other bordering neighborhoods include Andersonville, Uptown, and Ravenswood.
Lakewood-Balmoral has the distinction of being recognized by the Chicago Landmark Commission for its architecturally significant homes. You will find that the neighborhood embraces its historic significance, as residents have endeavored to restore their homes to the way they may have originally looked. With easy access to the beach, parks, vintage homes and shopping, it is a true haven in the midst of a busy city. Lakewood-Balmoral is a gem just waiting to be discovered.
Location
Just four blocks west of Lake Michigan, Lakewood-Balmoral is only seven miles north of the Chicago Loop area. Boundaries are
Bryn Mawr Avenue to the north, Broadway Street to the east,
Foster Avenue to the south and Glenwood Avenue to the west.