Ukrainian Village, located in northwestern Chicago, is bordered by North Damen on the east, North Western to the west, West Division to the north, and West Grand on the south.

The architecture in Ukrainian Village is full of historic Ukrainian architecture…the homes are generally larger than those from surrounding areas and the fantastic domed churches still hold much of the neighborhood in unity today. All of this nestles in quiet, tree lined streets. Ukrainian Village is absolutely one of Chicago’s most beautiful neighborhoods.

 

While the properties in Ukrainian Village are every bit as elaborate as those in Wicker Park, the prices are sometimes a little lower, because it is further away from the el. Many people find Ukrainian Village to be one of the types of neighborhoods suitable for settling down and staying for years.

Rental properties go from $600 - $900 for one bedroom (although one bedrooms are somewhat hard to find). Two bedroom apartments go anywhere from $750 - $1,600. Three bedroom apartments start at $800 but can go as high as $2,400.

Ukrainian Village has served as a pillar of stability in Chicago over the past thirty years, avoiding much of the decline that surrounding neighborhoods like Wicker Park and Bucktown have seen. The artistic revival in the eighties kept the neighborhood from sliding, and the major renovations along Division and Chicago Avenues seem to indicate that the prices will continue to increase.

 

Condos in Ukrainian Village can be found for less than $250,000, but not often. Most condos go from $250,000 to $400,000. The area hasn’t gone through a sudden boom in condo development as other areas have. 

 

The market for single family homes has been thriving in Ukrainian Village. Prices range dramatically, though, according to size, condition, amenities, etc.,. They start at $350,000 and can go as high as $1,000,000. Multi-unit prices vary as well. They start at $350,000 for a 2-flat and $700,000 for a 3-flat. Some of the more extravagant Victorian styles can go for much more.

Ukrainian Village offers several public elementary, middle and high schools, including Roberto Clemente Community Academy and Columbus Christopher. There’s also the opportunity to attend some of the public schools from surrounding neighborhoods. And of course, Ukrainian Villagers have access to several private schools, like St. Helen’s School on Augusta Boulevard.

The dining experience in Ukrainian Village is unique, to say the least. The area is full of coffee shops and restaurants where people still know and speak the Slavic languages and see Cyrillic signs. But the traditional foods are present also, including the Village Pizza on Chicago Avenue…which is just down the street from Sak's Ukrainian Village Restaurant & Lounge. And people can find a much lighter dessert spot at Piccolo on Damen Avenue, where they serve great ice cream and frozen yogurt.

Ukrainian Villagers can find weekend comic relief at Comedy Open Night on Division Street. Jun Bar on Division Street offers a nice quiet atmosphere during the week with good food and drink, and a room accented with bamboo. On weekends, however, it’s a jamming party with hip crowds and loud music. And the Darkroom on Chicago Avenue showcases awesome DJs who keep the patrons dancing.

Ukrainian Village (obviously settled by Ukrainian immigrants) has many Ukrainian churches…some thought to have been funded by the Czar. 

 

After the Great Chicago Fire, a local builder by the name of William D. Kerfoot hung a sign on his shop that said: “Wm D. Kerfoot Is at 59 Union Park Place—All gone but WIFE CHILDREN and ENERGY”. He is accredited with building many of the homes still existing in Ukrainian Village today.