What neighborhood is the property located in?

1550 S Blue Island Ave Chicago, IL 60608 is in Little Italy in the city of Chicago. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.3 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.1 miles, including Women's Park and Gardens, Douglas Park and Community Center, and Field Museum of Natural History.

Condos Illinois Cook County Chicago Little Italy 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 703

$2,500 / Month

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 703

Chicago, IL 60608

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1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 703

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba	1,245 SF

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12 Months

About This Property

Newly renovated,gorgeous split floor plan 2 bedroom / 2 bath loft with a walk-in closet and breathtaking views of downtown Chicago! Highly sought after CORNER "03" tier unit with north and east view,windows galore! Enjoy a large living area,soaring LOFT ceilings,and huge windows that allow for maximum views and natural light. 2 blocks from the new ComEd Recreation Center at Jane Addams Park (indoor soccer / football field,basketball court). Walking distance to fabulous Pilsen fine dining restaurants,shops,grocery stores,markets,UIC,UIC Medical District,and SO MUCH MORE! Beautiful new Calacatta Laza Quartz counters in kitchen and bathrooms. Brand new Samsung kitchen appliances. New Jacobean stain engineered hardwood flooring. Brand new Moen faucets and Kraus sink. Benjamin Moore paint throughout. In unit washer/dryer and an abundance of closet space + separate storage locker! Building features premium amenities: fitness center,community room,outdoor space,evening doorman. 740+ FICO score required.

1550 S Blue Island Ave is a condo located in Cook County and the 60608 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

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University Station

231 Units 12 Stories Built in 1923 297,351 Sq Ft

University Station, a 12-story condominium building in Chicago's vibrant Pilsen/University Village area, stands as a testament to the area's rich history. Originally constructed in 1923 as the Produce Terminal Cold Storage facility, this architectural gem was converted into 231 residential units in 2006. The building's Art Deco design and its designation on the US National Register of Historic Places reflect its significance in Chicago's architectural landscape. Today, University Station offers residents a unique blend of historical charm and modern urban living, situated in a prime location that bridges the lively communities of Pilsen and University Village.

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Neighborhood

Little Italy is home to the University of Illinois at Chicago and is consequently also known as University Village. Therefore, if you’re a college student looking to rent, Little Italy is perfect for you. This neighborhood also borders the Illinois Medical District, making it a popular choice for healthcare employees as well as university students, faculty, and staff.

A bevy of restaurants, shops, bars, and cafes line West Taylor Street in Little Italy. Some of the neighborhood’s main attractions include the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame and the historic statue of Christopher Columbus. Situated just two miles west of Downtown Chicago, Little Italy gives renters easy commutes via I-90, I-290, and the Blue Line.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	520-521 Sq Ft	$1,450	$2,160	$3,048
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	669-670 Sq Ft	$1,650	$2,739	$3,986
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	988-990 Sq Ft	$1,620	$2,657	$4,185
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1244 Sq Ft	$2,300	$3,249	$4,495
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	1230-1231 Sq Ft	$980	$1,895	$6,200

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Ill. at Chicago	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Rush University	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Malcolm X College	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Columbia College Chicago	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 703 is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Univ. of Ill. at Chicago. It is also near Rush University and Malcolm X College.

Schools

Smyth J Elementary School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

397 Students

Attendance Zone

Wells Community Academy High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

353 Students

Attendance Zone

St Procopius School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

241 Students

Nearby

St. Ignatius College Prep

Private High School

Grades 9-12

1,373 Students

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include 18Th, located 0.6 mile from 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 703. 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 703 is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.1 miles or 15 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 18.9 miles or 30 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
18Th	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Damen-Cermak	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Polk	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Halsted-Orange	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Racine	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Halsted Street	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
Western Avenue	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Chicago Union Station	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Chicago Otc	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Lasalle Street	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	15 min	8.1 mi
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	30 min	18.9 mi

Walkability Near 1550 S Blue Island Ave Chicago, IL 60608

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 703.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Ashland & Roosevelt	Walk:	15 min	0.8 mi
University Village	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Roosevelt Galleria	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 703 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Women's Park and Gardens	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Field Museum of Natural History	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Douglas Park and Community Center	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Alliance for the Great Lakes	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi
Openlands	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 703 has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Women's Park and Gardens, Douglas Park and Community Center, and Field Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
University of Illinois Hospital	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Rush University Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi

1550 S Blue Island Ave Unit 703 has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is University of Illinois Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.