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Motley School Apartments
739 N Ada St,
Chicago,
IL
60642
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Bedrooms
2 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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Square Feet
1,328 sq ft
Motley School Apartments
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The John Lothrop Motley School, a former Chicago Public School and City of Chicago Historic Landmark, originally constructed in 1884, is currently being adaptively repurposed to feature 34 exquisitely appointed apartments. The building features will include onsite parking, elevator, rooftop deck with unobstructed skyline views, ground floor garden, storage units, Pressbox dry-cleaning onsite, secure package room, key fob exterior access, bike storage, mobile phone buzzer system, and closed circuit security cameras. Each Apartment above ground floor has 14 foot ceilings with large Big Air ceiling fans, Bosch gourmet appliance package, exposed ductwork, 8ft solid core doors, tiled bathrooms and back splashes, stone countertops, roller blind window coverings, in-unit central forced heat and air conditioning, in-unit laundry and oversized windows.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Dry Cleaning Service
- High Ceilings
- Deck
- Fireplace
- Sundeck
- Elevator
- Balcony
About Motley School Apartments
The John Lothrop Motley School, a former Chicago Public School and City of Chicago Historic Landmark, originally constructed in 1884, is currently being adaptively repurposed to feature 34 exquisitely appointed apartments. The building features will include onsite parking, elevator, rooftop deck with unobstructed skyline views, ground floor garden, storage units, Pressbox dry-cleaning onsite, secure package room, key fob exterior access, bike storage, mobile phone buzzer system, and closed circuit security cameras. Each Apartment above ground floor has 14 foot ceilings with large Big Air ceiling fans, Bosch gourmet appliance package, exposed ductwork, 8ft solid core doors, tiled bathrooms and back splashes, stone countertops, roller blind window coverings, in-unit central forced heat and air conditioning, in-unit laundry and oversized windows.
Motley School Apartments is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60642 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Online Service Requests
- Off Street Parking
- Ceiling Fan
- Historic Building
- Electronic Thermostat
- Online Payment System
- Bike Racks
- View
- Air Conditioner
- Patio/Balcony
- Large Closets
- Extra Storage
Community Amenities
Elevator
Bicycle Storage
Package Service
Sundeck
- Package Service
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Online Services
- Public Transportation
- Elevator
- Bicycle Storage
- Sundeck
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Storage Space
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Gas Range
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
739 N Ada St,
Chicago,
IL
60642
West Town is an eclectic section of Chicago known for its hip aesthetic. Taprooms, breweries, vintage shops, galleries, and public art line the streets. West Town is largely influenced by diverse cultures. Residents will find restaurants serving almost every type of cuisine concentrated along Chicago Avenue. This street holds long-standing buildings housing some of Chicago’s best food and drinks. After a day of shopping and dining, catch a show at the Empty Bottle, explore the Intuit: the Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, or visit Humboldt Park, an expansive park featuring trails, a lake, and gorgeous scenery a bit north of the neighborhood. Renters who live in this quirky section of Chicago have an abundance of choices. Renovated, long-standing places to modern developments make up the rental scene in West Town.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| West Town | Chicago, IL | |
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| Studio | $2,167 | $1,632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,102 | $2,029 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,949 | $2,545 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,868 | $3,057 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
Motley School Apartments is within 18 minutes or 0.9 mile from Kendall College. It is also near The Ill. Inst. of Art, Chicago and Moody Bible Institute.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
353 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
46 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
123 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 Chicago Avenue Station (Blue Line), located 0.3 mile from Motley School Apartments. Motley School Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 10.6 miles or 19 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 16.3 miles or 25 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.6 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare 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
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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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Traffic
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-Businesses
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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 Motley School Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Motley School Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Alliance for the Great Lakes
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Openlands
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Oz Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Lincoln Park Zoo
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Lincoln Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
Motley School Apartments has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Alliance for the Great Lakes, Oz Park, and Openlands.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
Motley School Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center which is 1.7 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 33 min | 24.0 mi |
Motley School Apartments is 24.0 miles and a 33 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.
739 N Ada St
Chicago, IL 60642