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455 W. Wellington
455 W Wellington Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60657
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Bedrooms
Studio - 1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
310 - 586 sq ft
455 W. Wellington
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Situated in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood, near Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan, 455 W. Wellington is a 5-story cat-friendly elevator building. The desirable location is within walking distance to grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The property is also near the Chicago Lakefront Trail, an 18.5 mile-long path for walking, jogging and cycling along the western shore of Lake Michigan. Convenient on-site amenities include covered parking, an in-building laundry room, a package receiving room, bike storage, 24-hour emergency maintenance, multiple cable providers and an on-site building maintenance engineer. The spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans feature designer plank flooring, bright sunny windows, large closets, individually controlled air-conditioning, and kitchens with separate dining areas. Cats are welcome with no pet rent or pet deposit required. Nearby CTA train lines for commuters are the Red, Brown and Purple Lines. The building is also close to the Lake Shore Drive and Sheridan bus routes.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Waterfront
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Elevator
- Hardwood Floors
About 455 W. Wellington
Situated in Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood, near Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan, 455 W. Wellington is a 5-story cat-friendly elevator building. The desirable location is within walking distance to grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The property is also near the Chicago Lakefront Trail, an 18.5 mile-long path for walking, jogging and cycling along the western shore of Lake Michigan. Convenient on-site amenities include covered parking, an in-building laundry room, a package receiving room, bike storage, 24-hour emergency maintenance, multiple cable providers and an on-site building maintenance engineer. The spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans feature designer plank flooring, bright sunny windows, large closets, individually controlled air-conditioning, and kitchens with separate dining areas. Cats are welcome with no pet rent or pet deposit required. Nearby CTA train lines for commuters are the Red, Brown and Purple Lines. The building is also close to the Lake Shore Drive and Sheridan bus routes.
455 W. Wellington is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60657 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Air Conditioning In-Unit
- Bright Sunny Windows
- Kingsize Bedrooms
- Onsite
- Separate Dining Room
- Backsplash
- Mail Room
- Remodeled Kitchen
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Breakfast Bar
- Individually Controlled Heat
- On-Site Parking
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Bicycle Storage
Maintenance on site
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Online Services
- Elevator
- Bicycle Storage
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Waterfront
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Linen Closet
455 W Wellington Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60657
Chicago sprawls across roughly 228 square miles on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, with nearly 28 miles of lakefront where glass towers catch the morning light and commuter trains rumble through neighborhoods shaped by more than a century of reinvention. This is a city built on bold architecture and bolder ambition, where you can stand beneath the steel ribs of the “L” tracks one moment and find yourself strolling through Grant Park’s open lawns the next.
Renters here choose between classic greystone walk-ups in Lakeview, converted lofts in the West Loop’s Fulton Market district, and sleek high-rises with lake views in Streeterville. Logan Square draws crowds to its Milwaukee Avenue dining scene and the elevated 606 trail, while Lincoln Park offers tree-lined streets near the free zoo. River North packs art galleries alongside bustling restaurants, and Hyde Park anchors the South Side with the Museum of Science and Industry nearby.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Lakeview | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,373 | $1,632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,949 | $2,028 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,725 | $2,545 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,802 | $3,058 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
455 W. Wellington is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from DePaul Univ., Lincoln Park. It is also near Truman College and Moody Bible Institute.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
604 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
811 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
490 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
625 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
4,496 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,233 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,417 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
83 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
246 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Wellington Station, located 0.6 mile from 455 W. Wellington. 455 W. Wellington is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.2 miles or 26 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 16.3 miles or 25 minutes away.
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.3 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 26 min | 15.2 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 25 min | 16.3 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
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Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 455 W. Wellington.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
455 W. Wellington has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 6-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Notebaert Nature Museum
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Lincoln Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Lincoln Park Zoo
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Oz Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Wrightwood Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
455 W. Wellington has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Notebaert Nature Museum, Lincoln Park, and Lincoln Park Zoo.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
455 W. Wellington has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago which is 0.4 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 34 min | 22.9 mi |
455 W. Wellington is 22.9 miles and a 34 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
455 W Wellington Ave
Chicago, IL 60657