Irving Park
Chicago, Illinois
Bungalow renovations, two-flat gut rehabs, and residential remodeling in one of Chicago's most established North Side neighborhoods. 18 years of Chicago construction experience.
Construction Services
in Irving Park, Chicago
Irving Park is one of Chicago's most architecturally rich North Side neighborhoods — a sprawling community of Chicago bungalows, vintage two-flats, greystones, and Prairie-style homes built between 1890 and 1940 that rewards renovation investment. Homeowners here tend to be committed to the neighborhood and to their properties, and renovation projects reflect that: full gut rehabs, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and additions designed to improve homes for the long term.
32 Build has worked throughout Chicago's North Side for years, completing bungalow gut rehabs, whole-house renovations, two-flat repositioning projects, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and basement finishing projects in Irving Park and adjacent neighborhoods. The neighborhood's housing stock is dense and varied — bungalows dominate the western portions, while the eastern Old Irving Park historic district contains some of the most architecturally significant residential blocks in the city.
Old Irving Park is one of Chicago's most intact early 20th century residential neighborhoods, with a historic district designation that creates specific requirements for exterior work. Whether your project is a full gut rehab in the historic district or a kitchen remodel in a standard bungalow, the process starts the same way: a thorough pre-construction assessment that surfaces real conditions before a scope is set and a contract is signed.
North Side Reference:Bungalow renovations and historic home rehabs completed throughout Irving Park and adjacent North Side neighborhoods. References available upon request.
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Irving Park, Chicago
Irving Park occupies a broad stretch of Chicago's North Side, generally bounded by Montrose Avenue to the north, Addison Street to the south, Cicero Avenue to the west, and the Chicago River to the east. The neighborhood encompasses two distinct sub-areas: the western residential blocks dominated by Chicago bungalows and two-flats built in the 1920s and 1930s, and Old Irving Park to the east — a Chicago Landmark District containing some of the city's finest surviving examples of Victorian, Edwardian, and Prairie-style residential architecture.
Renovation work throughout Irving Park involves aging electrical and plumbing systems, original plaster, and structural conditions typical of early 20th century Chicago construction. Properties within the Old Irving Park Landmark District require Chicago Commission on Chicago Landmarks review for exterior modifications.
Chicago Department of Buildings residential permit review runs 4 to 8 weeks for standard projects, with Landmarks coordination adding additional lead time for eligible properties. Irving Park Road anchors the neighborhood's commercial activity, and multiple CTA Blue Line stations provide strong transit access.
Did you know
Old Irving Park is one of Chicago's most intact early 20th century residential neighborhoods and a designated Chicago Landmark District. The area was developed as a streetcar suburb in the 1890s and early 1900s by wealthy Chicagoans who wanted suburban living within the city limits — the result is a remarkable concentration of architect-designed homes that rivals any neighborhood in the city for architectural quality. The district includes work influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School and by the Arts and Crafts movement that swept American residential architecture in that era.
Notable Streets in Neighborhood
- Irving Park Road — The neighborhood's primary commercial corridor and namesake street — retail, restaurants, and the Irving Park Blue Line station anchoring transit access.
- Kedzie Avenue — North-south arterial running through the neighborhood — a mix of residential blocks and commercial activity connecting Irving Park to Albany Park and Logan Square.
- California Avenue — Residential and commercial north-south corridor — bungalows and two-flats on the side streets with CTA Blue Line access at the California stop.
- Pulaski Road — Major north-south arterial through western Irving Park — commercial uses and transit access connecting the neighborhood to the broader Northwest Side.
- Berteau Avenue — A representative residential cross street in Old Irving Park — lined with the Prairie-style and Edwardian-era homes that define the historic district's character.
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What Does It Cost
in Irving Park, Chicago?
Transparent ranges based on recent Chicago projects. Your exact cost depends on scope, materials, and conditions.
Kitchen or bath remodel, basement finishing, or a focused multi-trade refresh. All permits managed, Landmarks coordination included where required.
Whole-house renovation, full gut rehab of a bungalow or two-flat, home addition, or a complete systems overhaul. The most common scope in Irving Park.
Complete gut rehabilitation of a larger vintage home or two-flat, including historic preservation work in the Old Irving Park Landmark District.
Free Estimate: Every project starts with a free on-site consultation and written estimate. No obligation, no pressure. We'll tell you exactly what your project costs before you commit.
Maintenance Plans
for Irving Park Homeowners
Keep your home in peak condition year-round. Quarterly visits, seasonal checklists, and a dedicated team — starting at $99/month.
Essential
Homeowners who want quarterly preventive maintenance and a trusted team keeping an eye on the home.
Standard
Busy homeowners who want proactive maintenance plus more hands-on help during each visit.
Premium
Homeowners who want a true white-glove home maintenance and concierge experience.
Irving Park
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Answers to the most common questions about working with 32 Build in Irving Park, Chicago.
Still have questions? Let's talkA bungalow renovation in Irving Park typically runs $100,000 to $320,000 depending on scope and finish level. A targeted kitchen and bath update with new mechanicals runs $65,000 to $140,000. A full gut rehab with new systems, opened floor plan, kitchen, baths, and finishes runs $200,000 to $340,000. Properties in the Old Irving Park historic district may have additional considerations for exterior scope.
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