Out with the Drive-Thru, In with the Dream Home: North Center Condo Project Set to Break Ground This Summer

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/North Center · March 12, 2026

North Center's steady transformation continues, and this time it's happening right on Irving Park Road. A revised plan from Barrett Homes will replace the Wintrust drive-thru bank and a vacant building with a brand-new four-story, 24-unit condo building — and developer expects to break ground on the project this summer.

The development signals yet another vote of confidence in North Center as one of Chicago's most desirable places to put down roots. By repurposing an underutilized drive-thru bank site, the project puts new owner-occupied housing right in the heart of the neighborhood, adding to a growing wave of residential investment that has taken shape across North Center in recent months. With its prime position along Irving Park Road, the future building will enjoy easy access to the Brown Line, local dining, and all the community amenities that make North Center so special.

For residents who've watched the neighborhood evolve, this is another exciting chapter. Whether you're a first-time buyer eyeing a new home or a longtime neighbor curious about what's coming next, keep tabs on this development as it moves toward groundbreaking. Stay connected with the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce at northcenterchamber.com to follow all the latest news shaping the neighborhood you love.

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/10/north-center-condo-building-replacing-bank-to-break-ground-this-summer/