For $5M+ buyers, value is driven by privacy, long-term desirability, and scarcity not trendiness.
In Chicago, the strongest demand consistently concentrates in:
- The Gold Coast for legacy value, lakefront access, and full-service living
- Lincoln Park for single-family homes, outdoor space, and school adjacency
- Select North Shore enclaves for buyers prioritizing land and long-term generational holds
At this level, buyers are not chasing appreciation they are toggle protecting capital while improving lifestyle.