The Dobbs Group welcomes you to Andersonville!
Located along the northern edge of the lakefront is the warm and cozy haven that is known as Andersonville. Perhaps you’re searching for your first home, or considering a relocation to this wonderful city, either from the suburbs or out of state and Andersonville is on your short list of neighborhoods to explore? Or you live in Andersonville or nearby and want more space? Are you on the selling side and you need a Realtor that specializes in Andersonville to sell your beautiful home? Whatever your real estate needs may be, I am confident we can be your thoughtful and knowledgeable guides in exploring Andersonville and the many housing styles this wonderful neighborhood offers.
Neighborhood Overview
Andersonville is a vibrant community made up of sustainable small businesses that have spearheaded the ‘Shop Local Business’ movement. Alongside the mecca of small businesses than line Clark Street, just steps east lies access to Chicago’s lakefront trails and beaches. There are eclectic boutiques, bistros, bars, antique stores and beyond all within the boundaries of Andersonville.
The median price for newly updated single family homes in Andersonville is around the $650K mark. There are a mix of various housing style options available across the area, including large single family homes, 1920’s walk up style redbrick apartment complexes, towering greystone two-flats and three-flats, total gut rehabs, and luxury custom new construction buildings on generously sized lots, allowing for spacious backyards. Aside from its easy access to the Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr red line CTA stops, close proximity to Lake Shore Drive, and dog friendly bar patios, Andersonville is known for its sprawling wide streets, and walkable public schools in the district.
How the Dobbs Group can help you buying a home?
How the Dobbs Group can help you sell your home?
Accurately and effectively pricing your home to create the best market for the property. We will provide a Comparative Market Analysis for your house, highlighting the relevant competition, including listings that are active in the market, recently under contract and recently sold, and taking into account variables such as supply and demand; economic factors; seasonal demand; location; room count and square footage; views; condition of property; and desirability of unique features.
We will provide recommendations to ensure your house or condo sells in a reasonable time frame. This will include thoughtful staging advice, a pre-listing inspection and maintenance plan, and a strategic marketing plan.
We will market the property locally and globally. @properties is locally owned and the #1 brokerage in Chicago and the North Shore. We will market within the network of local brokers and also internationally.
Our in-house professional marketing and IT departments produce award-winning work and fresh ideas that distinguish our clients from the competition. Innovative technology and distinctive branding ads create positive and lasting impressions in the marketplace.
Before your home is officially listed, we will market internally to our network of more than 2,000 brokers and their client bases to reach prospects, buyers and referrals, the most efficient transaction environment in the marketplace.
Your listing will receive its own domain name so that interested buyers can pull up photos, video and property information in one easy step. We will also index the domain with top search engines including Google and Bing for improved search engine optimization.
And video optimized for both print and the web are among the most important marketing tools when selling a house. Our digital marketing strategy raises online visibility.
High quality print brochures, print and online advertising, direct mail, unique URL, social media and e-blasts. Adwerx – a sophisticated digital marketing tactic known as retargeting, which puts your property in front of prospective homebuyers as they surf the web.
Positioning your home as the most desirable property at a given price in a given area. Pricing accurately and making sure your home is in optimal showing condition will set it apart from the competition.
To improve its marketability. Furnishing an empty home allows the home to show like a model home and stand out in a competitive marketplace.
With professionalism, attention to detail and a loyal representation of your interests conduct. Expect and receive confidentiality, responsiveness, resourcefulness, communication and strength.
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Our Favorite Places
Hopleaf is one of the best bars in the city because of its extensive selection of brews and Belgian-focused dishes. The atmosphere at Hopleaf is lively, bright and welcoming to people from all walks of life and is known amongst beer lovers as one of the best spots to hang and drink brews throughout all of Chicago.
A rising star in Chicago’s culinary scene, Little Bad Wolf has stolen the hearts (and stomachs!) of patrons of the restaurant from near and far. Their menu features a gourmet take on classic comfort food, paired with a beer list of over 100 beers, an extensive whiskey menu, and creative cocktails.
The Swedish American Museum is located directly in the heart of Andersonville, on the corner of Foster and Clark street. It is a popular stop for school field trips and has some very neat interactive exhibits for kids and adults alike.
The Andersonville Farmers Market reinforces Andersonville’s reputation as a self sustainable and eco-friendly, environmentally forward attitude that is embodied in the community. At the Andersonville Farmers Market, patrons can expect to find exquisite hand grown produce, jams, pastries and canned picked goods from local farms.
Irish Pubs and corner bars, like Lady Gregory’s are easy to find every few blocks throughout the neighborhood. Expect to be greeted by a friendly bartender and to enjoy a wide variety of tasty beers offered by these fine establishments.
In good hands

What do you look for in the Top Andersonville Realtors & Real Estate Agents? Someone with a vast understanding of Chicago neighborhoods? How about an invaluable partner and fierce advocate? You should never settle for anyone who isn’t always striving to exceed your expectations!