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5538 W Potomac Ave
5538 W Potomac Ave,
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60651
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Built in 1923
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6 units/2 stories
About 5538 W Potomac Ave Chicago, IL 60651
Discover a new place to live at 5538 W Potomac Ave. In a convenient location on W. Potomac Ave in Chicago's 60651 Zip code, you can easily connect with a number of highlights in the surrounding area. Make a visit to see the current floorplan options. From amenities to location, the community staff is ready to help you find your perfect floorplan. Drop by the leasing office to find out the current pricing.
5538 W Potomac Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60651 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
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Austin is a tight-knit residential community less than 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Residents enjoy easy access to major highways and the convenience of Metro stations. Popular fast food chains, local dining, and shopping malls are located throughout Austin. There’s an abundance of parks in the area, with the most popular being Columbus Park. This 135-acre historic park is considered the masterpiece of a landscape architect. The park offers a fitness center, bike path, jogging path, 9-hole golf course, outdoor swimming pool, fishing lagoon, and ball fields/courts. Find your affordable apartment in this historic, convenient suburban hub near all of Chicago’s grand attractions.
Learn more about living in AustinBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Studio Studio | 441 Sq Ft | $810 | $1,104 | $1,950 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 699-704 Sq Ft | $975 | $1,816 | $2,650 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 971-974 Sq Ft | $1,250 | $1,811 | $3,695 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 1209 Sq Ft | $1,300 | $1,923 | $3,000 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 2225 Sq Ft | $1,850 | $2,499 | $3,195 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi |
5538 W Potomac Ave is within 7 minutes or 2.9 miles from Dominican University, Priory. It is also near Concordia University-Chicago and Dominican University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
480 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
294 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
220 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
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Private High School
Grades 9-12
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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 Central-Green, located 1.2 miles from 5538 W Potomac Ave. 5538 W Potomac Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 9.3 miles or 16 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 12.6 miles or 22 minutes away.
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.3 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 22 min | 12.6 mi |
Time and distance from 5538 W Potomac Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
5538 W Potomac Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-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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LaFollette Park
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Austin Town Hall Park
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Wonder Works Children's Museum
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Columbus Park and Field House
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Riis Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
5538 W Potomac Ave has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including LaFollette Park, Austin Town Hall Park, and Wonder Works Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
5538 W Potomac Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is West Suburban Medical Center which is 1.6 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 30 min | 20.2 mi |
5538 W Potomac Ave is 20.2 miles and a 30 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
5538 W Potomac Ave Chicago, IL 60651 is in Austin in the city of Chicago. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.4 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.1 miles, including LaFollette Park, Austin Town Hall Park, and Wonder Works Children's Museum.
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