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    1280 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

    Located in Old Town, Chicago zip code 60610
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    Neighborhood: Old Town

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    Nearby schools in Chicago

    Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center
    Grades K-8 • 0.1 miles
    6/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    7/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10
    Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center
    Grades PK-8 • 0.3 miles
    6/10
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    Test Score Rating
    3/10
    Student Progress Rating
    8/10
    Payton College Preparatory High School
    Grades 9-12 • 0.3 miles
    8/10
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    College Readiness Rating
    8/10

    Old Town sits just north of downtown Chicago, between the lakefront and the North Branch of the Chicago River. Its streets mix historic buildings and classic townhouses with newer apartments, while the city’s four-season climate brings warm summers, cold winters, and plenty of changing weather. Wells Street is the neighborhood’s lively spine, lined with restaurants, cafés, shops, and bars; the Second City adds a distinctive comedy and theater presence. Nearby outdoor options include Lincoln Park’s paths and green spaces, with access to the lakefront trail for walking and cycling. The neighborhood is served by CTA buses and the Brown and Purple lines at Sedgwick, and its compact street grid makes many local errands easy on foot. For Old Town, the median rent is $2,800 per month, with a typical range of $1,408 to $25,000.

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    Where is 1280 N Wells St located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    1280 N Wells St is located at 1280 N Wells St in Old Town, Chicago, IL. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, 3 Arts Club Cafe at RH Chicago, and La Colombe Coffee Roasters.

    What is the average rent in Chicago, IL?

    Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago is currently $2,800 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

    What schools are assigned to 1280 N Wells St?

    The schools assigned to 1280 N Wells St include Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center, Salazar Elementary Bilingual Center, and Payton College Preparatory High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 1280 N Wells St?

    1280 N Wells St is located near 4 grocery stores, including Mariano's Fresh Market (0.6 miles) and Green City Market Lincoln Park (0.7 miles). Additional shopping options, including Restoration Hardware, are approximately 0.2 miles away.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 1280 N Wells St?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 1280 N Wells St include Atlas Crossfit (0.5 miles away), Northwestern Specialists for Women (0.7 miles away), and Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital (0.9 miles away).

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