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The Ambassador
5959 N Kenmore Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60660
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About The Ambassador
This property is fully leased. There is no availability at this time.
The Ambassador is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60660 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Fully leased
- No units currently available
Community Amenities
Elevator
Controlled Access
Laundry Service
Bicycle Storage
- Controlled Access
- Laundry Service
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Bicycle Storage
- Sundeck
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Satellite TV
- Security System
- Intercom
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Breakfast Nook
- Hardwood Floors
- Window Coverings
Location
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Located at the tip of Lincoln Park and at the end of Lake Shore Drive, Edgewater developed during the late 1800s as a resort town for Chicago's prominent citizens. The gorgeous beaches that stretch along Lake Michigan in Edgewater still attract visitors, and its beautiful skyline of towering offices and apartment buildings house those who've discovered the endless charm of this historic neighborhoods.
Edgewater is about seven miles north of Downtown Chicago, stretched along the coast and offering gorgeous parks and hiking trails along the lake, in addition to the beaches. The neighborhood is home to the Bryn Mawr Historic District, fantastic restaurants, and a variety of locally-owned shops and businesses. Loyola University Chicago, considered one of the best universities in the world, borders Edgewater on the northeast corner. The Swedish American Museum, established in 1976, is one of the neighborhood's landmarks.
Learn more about living in Edgewater
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.6 mi |
The Ambassador is within 12 minutes or 0.7 mile from Loyola University, Lakeshore. It is also near Truman College and North Park University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
532 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,583 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
41 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
700 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
371 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Thorndale Station, located 0.2 mile from The Ambassador. The Ambassador is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.6 miles or 27 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 20.0 miles or 29 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 10 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: | 27 min | 15.6 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 29 min | 20.0 mi |
Time and distance from The Ambassador.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
The Ambassador has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Touhy Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Warren Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Chase Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Rogers Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Winnemac Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
The Ambassador has 5 parks within 3.9 miles, including Chase Park, Touhy Park, and Winnemac Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
The Ambassador has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is AURORA CHICAGO LAKESHORE HOSPITAL which is 1.8 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 35 min | 23.2 mi |
The Ambassador is 23.2 miles and a 35 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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5959 N Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60660