Get to Know St. Ben’s
In the North Center community, near trendy Roscoe Village, is a comfortable, family-oriented neighborhood called St. Ben’s. Named after St. Benedict’s parish, it’s a popular, well-established community with a highly rated elementary school, stability and affordable prices. All these benefits make St. Ben’s an attractive alternative to the higher prices and density of the lakefront and Lincoln Park neighborhoods.
Equally convenient to the Kennedy Expressway (routes 90/94) and Lake Shore Drive, this neighborhood lies between Addison and Irving Park, and Damen and Western.
What to do in St. Ben’s
Close to Roscoe Village and the heart of North Center, residents enjoy low-density living and a short walk to the local butcher shop or bakery. It’s just northwest of the Lakeview and Wrigleyville neighborhoods, so residents have immediate access to many exciting restaurants, theaters and clubs, yet can still come home to a quiet street.
St. Ben’s Distinctive Housing
Characterized by brick two-flats and frame single-family homes on tree-lined streets, St. Ben’s also features many newer townhome developments and loft conversions.