Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,797 - $5,036
Studio - 2 Beds
The Lawson House
30 W Chicago Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60654
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
- Furnished Units Available
- Elevator
- Property Manager on Site
About The Lawson House
Experience Chicago living at The Lawson House. This community is located in the Near North Side area of Chicago. This community provides 0 to 1 bedroom apartments. The leasing team is eager for you to come see our property. Start living the good life at The Lawson House. Contact us or stop in to see available floor plans.
The Lawson House is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60654 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
Property Manager on Site
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- Furnished Units Available
- Elevator
- Multi Use Room
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
30 W Chicago Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60654
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 | $1,875 | $1,632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,784 | $2,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,021 | $2,543 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,227 | $3,064 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
The Lawson House is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from Loyola University, Water Tower. It is also near Moody Bible Institute and Northwestern Univ., Chicago.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
875 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
353 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
913 Students
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 Chicago Avenue Station (Red Line), located 0.1 mile from The Lawson House. The Lawson House is near Chicago Midway International, located 12.1 miles or 21 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 17.1 miles or 27 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 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: | 27 min | 17.1 mi |
Walkability Near The Lawson House
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
100
/ 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
Busy
Soundscore™
67
/ 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 The Lawson House.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
The Lawson House has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-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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Lake Shore Park
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Alliance for the Great Lakes
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Openlands
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
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Millennium Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Chicago Children's Museum
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
The Lawson House has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Lake Shore Park, Alliance for the Great Lakes, and Openlands.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
The Lawson House has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 35 min | 24.8 mi |
The Lawson House is 24.8 miles and a 35 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.
30 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60654