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596 W. Hawthorne
596 W Hawthorne Pl,
Chicago,
IL
60657
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596 W. Hawthrone is a charming vintage apartment building, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood. This 3-story walk-up features an inviting garden entrance, bicycle storage, an onsite laundry facility, and offsite permit parking. Studio apartments offer great character, with classic vintage crown moldings, hardwood floors, bright sunny windows, and spacious closets. The property is cat-friendly, with no pet rent or pet deposit required! On neighboring streets, you will find grocery stores, restaurants, bars, bookstores, cafes, and more. You'll also be nearby Wrigley Field, Boystown, and Lake Michigan / the Lakefront Trail. Public transportation options with select CTA bus routes and train lines are also walking distance from the front door.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Waterfront
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Hardwood Floors
About 596 W. Hawthorne
596 W. Hawthrone is a charming vintage apartment building, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview East neighborhood. This 3-story walk-up features an inviting garden entrance, bicycle storage, an onsite laundry facility, and offsite permit parking. Studio apartments offer great character, with classic vintage crown moldings, hardwood floors, bright sunny windows, and spacious closets. The property is cat-friendly, with no pet rent or pet deposit required! On neighboring streets, you will find grocery stores, restaurants, bars, bookstores, cafes, and more. You'll also be nearby Wrigley Field, Boystown, and Lake Michigan / the Lakefront Trail. Public transportation options with select CTA bus routes and train lines are also walking distance from the front door.
596 W. Hawthorne 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
- Bright Sunny Windows
- Mail Room
- Onsite
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Remodeled Kitchen
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Bicycle Storage
Maintenance on site
Walking/Biking Trails
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Online Services
- Walk-Up
- Bicycle Storage
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Waterfront
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertops
Microwave
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Microwave
- Hardwood Floors
- Vinyl Flooring
- Crown Molding
596 W Hawthorne Pl,
Chicago,
IL
60657
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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 | |
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| Studio | $1,379 | $1,556 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,952 | $1,918 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,734 | $2,421 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,789 | $2,962 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
596 W. Hawthorne is within 5 minutes or 2.2 miles from Truman College. It is also near DePaul Univ., Lincoln Park and DeVry University-Illinois.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
625 Students
Attendance Zone
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 Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
4,496 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,417 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,233 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
734 Students
Nearby
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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 Addison Station (Red Line), located 0.6 mile from 596 W. Hawthorne. 596 W. Hawthorne is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.4 miles or 26 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 16.9 miles or 26 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 26 min | 15.4 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 26 min | 16.9 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
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Active
Soundscore™
68
/ 100
Traffic
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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 596 W. Hawthorne.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi |
596 W. Hawthorne has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. 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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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Lincoln Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Lincoln Park Zoo
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Oz Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Wrightwood Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
596 W. Hawthorne has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Notebaert Nature Museum, Lincoln Park, and Lincoln Park Zoo.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
596 W. Hawthorne has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago which is 1.0 mile away and a 19 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 34 min | 23.0 mi |
596 W. Hawthorne is 23.0 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.
596 W Hawthorne Pl
Chicago, IL 60657