NKC WEEKEND UPDATE · SEASON 18 · OCTOBER 23, 2026
Live from Chicago, it’s Friday! And this is your NKC Weekend Update.
This weekend’s neighborhood plans include pumpkins, costumes and a little shopping. If a home tour is also on your list, bring the must-haves along. A good-looking room is a strong opening act; the way you’d actually live there deserves the rest of the conversation.
Lincoln Square homes for sale: the current lineup
As of 9:46 a.m. Chicago time on October 23, Lincoln Square had 29 publicly available homes for sale in MRED Area 8004.
| Home type | Available | Asking prices |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 6 | $590,000–$3,950,000 |
| Condos / attached homes | 22 | $125,000–$1,175,000 |
| Two-to-four-unit buildings | 1 | $849,000 |
These are asking prices, not closed-sale values. The available inventory spans very different home types, sizes and monthly costs.
A smaller available lineup than last Friday
Last Friday’s same-area snapshot counted 36 available sale listings; this morning’s count is 29. That is seven fewer available listings at the two snapshot times. It does not mean seven homes sold: contracts, withdrawals, new listings and other status changes can all affect the count. For your own search, the useful question is how many current options actually fit your budget and priorities.
Joshua’s take: don’t let the wallpaper negotiate
It’s easy to remember the kitchen you loved and forget the desk that wouldn’t fit anywhere. After each tour, write down three things: what works, what you would have to compromise on, and what still needs an answer.
For a condo, compare the full monthly cost, what the assessment covers, parking and laundry arrangements, and the building questions that need follow-up. Then return to your original priorities. A place can be fun to tour and still be the wrong fit for your everyday life.
My favorite question after a showing: “What would a normal Tuesday look like here?” That usually tells us more than “Did you love it?”
Lincoln Square rentals
A separate rental search found 46 publicly available listings, with advertised monthly asking rents from $1,400 to $7,332. Rentals are not included in the sale totals. Check lease dates, fees, pet rules, parking and laundry along with the advertised rent.
Lincoln Square open houses: October 24–25
Here are five open-house stops with usable session times in this morning’s MLS results. All times below are Chicago time; confirm with the hosting agent before leaving.
| Home | Asking price | Open house |
|---|---|---|
| 2463 W Foster Ave #2 | $550,000 | Sat Oct 24, 10 a.m.–noon |
| 4926 N Seeley Ave | $1,899,000 | Sat Oct 24, 10 a.m.–noon |
| 2724 W Berwyn Ave #2B | $269,000 | Sat Oct 24, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. |
| 4901 N Leavitt St #B3 | $425,000 | Sun Oct 25, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
| 1962 W Wilson Ave | $1,950,000 | Sun Oct 25, noon–2 p.m. |
This is a planning shortlist, not a guarantee of availability or a complete weekend calendar. One additional result had an inconsistent start time and is omitted here. Want a route that fits your budget and must-haves? Tell me what matters and I’ll help you choose useful stops.
Make a little neighborhood time
Saturday: Fire Pitch Fall Family Fest
The Fire Pitch Fall Family Fest is listed for Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., at 3626 N. Talman Avenue. The Chamber lists $10 per child and activities including pumpkin decorating, pancake brunch and face painting. This nearby stop is outside the Lincoln Square MLS reporting boundary.
Saturday: Mata Traders warehouse sale
Mata Traders’ samples and seconds sale runs Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at 5112 N. Ravenswood Avenue, with apparel and jewelry. A neighborhood errand with a treasure-hunt element.
Sunday: Lincoln Scared and Ravenswood trick-or-treating
Lincoln Scared Ravenswoooood takes place Sunday, October 25, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., at participating businesses in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood. Admission is free, treats are available while supplies last, and the event is rain or shine. Use the Chamber’s current route maps before you go.
Concordia Place also lists pumpkin decorating outside The Perfect Cup, 4700 N. Damen Avenue, during the same Sunday window, with a limited supply of pumpkins. Check organizers for changes.
Let’s find your fit
Buying, renting or wondering how your home compares? Tell me your budget, timing and must-haves. We’ll turn the neighborhood information into a useful next step for you.
Talk with Joshua about your Lincoln Square plans →
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Joshua Novy | TeleQuest Realty | NovyKnows.com
Event details checked October 23, 2026, against the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce pages linked above. Schedules, fees and availability may change. Market data checked in MRED/connectMLS on October 23, 2026, around 9:44–9:50 a.m. Chicago time. Sale inventory includes ACTV, BOMK, NEW, PCHG and RACT listings for detached, attached and two-to-four-unit homes; contracted, temporary, private, rental, land and parking listings are excluded. The October 16 comparison is the prior edition’s snapshot, not a count of this week’s sales. The public market scope is Lincoln Square MRED Area 8004; rentals are separate and nearby events do not define the market boundary. Equal Housing Opportunity.