Ravenswood is a community northwest of Lakeview that borders Foster to the north, Montrose to the south, Clark to the east, and Kedzie to the west. The Ravenswood neighborhood encompasses the communities of Ravenswood Gardens, Budlong Woods, Bowmanville, Ravenswood Manor and parts of Lincoln Square.

Poet Carl Sandburg, who was a resident of Ravenswood, described Chicago as the “City of Big Sholders,”once lived on Hermitage Avenue. The community is known for its residential feel with quiet tree-lined streets and family-oriented community. Ravenswood has a growing commerce district along Damen Avenue near the Brown line “L” elevated train, with many new shops and restaurants to partake in.

Ravenswood is known for its Victorian and Prairie homes as well as its row houses, and extra wide lots. It is one of the more affordable single-family home communities in the city.