East Village, formerly known as East Ukrainian Village, is bound by Ashland Avenue to the east, Chicago Avenue to the south, Damen Avenue to the west and Division Street to the north. This community is just ten minutes from the Loop, a few blocks from the hip Wicker Park neighborhood, and just East of Ukrainian Village. Because of this East Village is a very desirable living location.

Like much of the near west neighborhoods, East Village as been reborn, thanks to urban pioneers, artists and entrepreneurs who were attracted by moderate real estate prices. With many galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, East Village is becoming more and more like its neighbor to the west, Wicker Park. Today, there still are some opportunities to find affordable properties in this up-and-coming community.

Although many new developments have popped up in the past few years, the neighborhood’s historic cottages, 3-flats, and bungalows still exist. Several blocks in this community have been deemed a historic district.