Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,782 - $5,073
Studio - 2 Beds
Elm 551 at Parkside
551 W Elm St,
Chicago,
IL
60610
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Elm 551 at Parkside
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
- Balcony
About Elm 551 at Parkside
Elm 551 features roomy open floor plans with outstanding amenities, including contemporary white pane cabinets, quartz counter tops and stainless-steel energy efficient appliances. We would like to invite you to become part of this lovely community, as we are Leasing Market Rate Studios and One, Two, and Three bedroom units. The Walk-up three flat buildings offers a beautiful open floor plan with in unit washer and dryer, spacious closets.
Elm 551 at Parkside is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60610 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Keyless Entry
- Smart Thermostats
- Green On The Go Appliances
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Controlled Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Range
- Vinyl Flooring
- Balcony
551 W Elm St,
Chicago,
IL
60610
Chicago’s Near North Side has earned a reputation as one of the most desirable communities in the city for renters. Residents generally recognize the Near North Side as the area below North Avenue between Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. This large waterfront section of the city incorporates several smaller neighborhoods, including River North, Old Town, and Gold Coast. You’ll find the area’s most popular attractions along the famous Michigan Avenue (AKA “The Magnificent Mile”), a swanky shopping corridor that also incorporates high-end restaurants, trendy nightclubs, and performance venues.
So, what is it like to live in Near North Side? The magnificent Victorian architecture intermingles with the modern skyscrapers, creating a distinctive and timeless atmosphere. This section of the city is also home to a vast array of art galleries, displaying everything from the classical to the contemporary.
Learn more about living in Near North Side
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Near North Side | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,870 | $1,632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,811 | $2,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,039 | $2,545 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,216 | $3,059 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Elm 551 at Parkside is within 12 minutes or 0.6 mile from Moody Bible Institute. It is also near Kendall College and Loyola University, Water Tower.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
244 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,107 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
24 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
14 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 Clark/Division Station, located 0.7 mile from Elm 551 at Parkside. Elm 551 at Parkside is near Chicago Midway International, located 12.1 miles or 21 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 16.2 miles or 25 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 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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Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 21 min | 12.1 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 25 min | 16.2 mi |
Walkability Near Elm 551 at Parkside
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
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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™
71
/ 100
Traffic
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CalmBusinesses
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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 Elm 551 at Parkside.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
Elm 551 at Parkside has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-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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Oz 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 | 1.6 mi |
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Lincoln Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Lake Shore Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Alliance for the Great Lakes
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
Elm 551 at Parkside has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Oz Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Lincoln Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
Elm 551 at Parkside has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 34 min | 23.9 mi |
Elm 551 at Parkside is 23.9 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.
551 W Elm St
Chicago, IL 60610