Real Estate Agent John Irwin Visit my Website View Listings
Lincoln Park
2526 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60614
For more than two decades, John Irwin has been a leading residential real estate broker in
Chicago, helping buyers, sellers, and real estate investors navigate the city's complex and highly
localized housing market.

John specializes in Chicago residential real estate, with deep expertise in the Near North Side,
Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and North Center, as well as the many surrounding neighborhoods.
His extensive market experience gives clients a detailed understanding of home values,
neighborhood trends, inventory, pricing, and the factors influencing Chicago's condominium,
single-family home, and residential real estate markets.
John combines market analysis, strategic pricing, property marketing, negotiation, sales
expertise, and real estate technology skills to identify opportunities and help clients make
informed decisions. He closely evaluates national economic conditions, the broader Chicago
housing market, individual neighborhood trends, and property-specific data to develop strategies
tailored to each client.

For sellers, John focuses on positioning and marketing properties to maximize exposure,
strengthen negotiating leverage, and achieve the best possible market outcome. For buyers, he
provides the neighborhood knowledge, property analysis, market intelligence, and negotiation
expertise needed to evaluate opportunities and purchase with confidence.

With more than 20 years of experience in Chicago real estate, John understands that market
conditions can vary significantly from one neighborhood, property type, and even one individual
block to another. His goal is to translate that complexity into clear, actionable advice so clients
can make confident real estate decisions, achieve their personal goals, and maximize the long
term value of their real estate investments.
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Testimonials

William Bowe

We just wanted to say we were very pleased with the representation of John Irwin and Jackie Lafferty in the sale of our Lincoln Park townhouse. They had a comprehensive fix on the market and put in the hard, detailed work that was necessary for the prompt off-season sale we got at a top price.

Steven Close

John and Jackie came highly recommended by a trusted friend who had used them for a past move. I found his recommendation to be well deserved. On the passing of my late wife Linda, I was confronted by the daunting task of clearing out our condo and moving into our Florida home, which was already fully furnished and stocked with clothing and household items. It was apparent that I would n...

Partha Kundu

"I have moved around the country on various job assignments 8 times and have bought and sold our residences with every move. John by far has been the best, the 2nd best would not be anywhere close. John is a subject matter expert, gave me honest feedback, was detailed to look at Little things like taps, lights working during the final walk through. Examples Looking at the HOA finances, t...

Josh Metcalf

I was referred to John from a friend and was very impressed with how knowledgeable and professional he was. He definitely knows the market and helps his clients every step of the way. I would definitely recommend John to other friends and family looking for real estate help

John & Kristie Spegele

My husband and I worked with John Irwin to sell our Lincoln Park condo and purchase a townhome in Lincoln Park. We were working on a very tight timeline to sell and buy, as I was 5 months pregnant when we decided to list our condo. I honestly didn’t think it was possible to sell and buy before the baby arrived, but John made it happen! His market knowledge, daily communication, and sol...

Conor Wolohan

John was recommended to us by a friend and we're glad we worked with him. He was knowledgeable, considerate, and hard-working throughout the initial search, the negotiations with the sellers, and the entire closing process. This was critical, especially once things became difficult with the loan company and with the seller. Most importantly, John is honest and looks out for his clie...

Matthew Hartwell

John Irwin helped us buy our home and did an absolutely outstanding job. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and had an excellent gauge on the value of properties. As buyers somewhat unfamiliar with the area, his expertise of the local neighborhoods was immensely helpful. He was patient with out decision making and quick to action when the time was right. Highly highly recomme...

Doug Bouton

John worked with us to sell our prior home and buy a new home. John made a pretty painful process much less painful. He has intimate knowledge of the Chicago neighborhoods and provided great advice on selling vs renting, where to buy within each neighborhood, resale value, etc. We plan to use John  going forward on our next purchase or sale!

Nirav Shah

John is the very best at what he does. Buying or selling, when you have John on your team, you not only have a very knowledgeable, responsible and professional broker, but also a trusted friend and respectful advisor. You can’t go wrong with John Irwin.

Mike Portell

John is extremely knowledgeable of the Lincoln Park neighborhood. John is highly attentive in the selling process, providing guidance ensuring your needs are being met.

Eleni Passias

John provided white glove and personalized realtor experience in a day and age when things are often impersonal and transactional. We would definitely recommend him to family and friends looking to purchase in the city.

Eleni Passias

John provided white glove and personalized realtor experience in a day and age when things are often impersonal and transactional. We would definitely recommend him to family and friends looking to purchase in the city.

Eleni Passias

John provided white glove and personalized realtor experience in a day and age when things are often impersonal and transactional. We would definitely recommend him to family and friends looking to purchase in the city.

Scott Zolokar

It was John's impeccable reputation in the market that allowed us to take an unconventional sale and closing process and turn it into our new home. Without his expertise and respect from the sellers agent, the deal would have been dead before it started. John is extremely thorough and saw the  purchase all the way to the end. I highly recommend him.

Beth Hopson

Working with John was a pleasure from beginning to end. He was incredibly devoted to selling my home, through open houses, showings and marketing. John responded to me within moments, was highly knowledgeable about the market, and was always available to show my home. Highly recommend!! - 

Jacob Weisberg

John did a superb job helping me sell my mother's condominium on Lake Shore Drive. My living out of town presented a challenge, but John anticipated every issue and made it easy for me in every way. His pricing advice was excellent, his marketing plan shrewd, and his execution of the sale flawless. We got a much better price than we might have otherwise, and he made sure nothing fell thr...

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John's real estate expertise and marketing plan resulted in a quick sale at full price. But what truly differentiated this experience for me was John's personal attention and ability to handle details. He fully communicated with me about next steps, managed my expectations and delivered. - Marlya Bunn

Maryla Bunn

John's real estate expertise and marketing plan resulted in a quick sale at full price. But what truly differentiated this experience for me was John's personal attention and ability to handle details. He fully communicated with me about next steps, managed my expectations and delivered.

My Listings

$360,800
  • 10 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 0.07 Acreage
8640 S Escanaba Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
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$25,000
  • 1,200 sqft
  • 0.06 Acreage
616 W 120th Street, Chicago, IL 60628
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$1,550,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
740 W Schubert Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
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$3,150.00
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,262 sqft
5001 Prospect Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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$1,950.00
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 800 sqft
3310 W Le Moyne Street, Chicago, IL 60651
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$1,950.00
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 800 sqft
3312 W Le Moyne Street, Chicago, IL 60651
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$5,160.00
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
637 N Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60654
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$445,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
1445 N State Parkway, Chicago, IL 60610
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$350,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
4134 N Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
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$400,000
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,200 sqft
2000 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
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$205,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,000 sqft
7114 W 108th Street, Worth, IL 60482
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$2,300.00
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,250 sqft
5819 W Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
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