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  • 49Wolcott

    4940 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

    Located in Back of the Yards, Chicago zip code 60609
    Apartment building
    3–unit building
    500–3,612 sqft
    Studio–1 bedroom
    1–3 bathrooms

    What's special

    Nice clean small one bedroom unit in back of the yards neighborhood.

    Neighborhood: Back of the Yards

    Areas of interest

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    Building Location

    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Very Walkable
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Good Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Chicago

    Daley Elementary Academy
    Grades PK-8 • 0.1 miles
    5/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10
    Hedges Elementary School
    Grades PK-8 • 0.3 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    Student Progress Rating
    6/10
    Peace And Education Coalition High School
    Grades 10-12 • 0.3 miles
    N/A
    GreatSchools® Rating

    Back of the Yards is a Southwest Side neighborhood shaped by the Chicago River’s South Branch and a long history tied to the Union Stock Yard, whose former site is now Stockyards Industrial Park. The area has a continental climate, with warm summers, cold winters, and changeable shoulder seasons. Parks such as McKinley Park offer paths, fields, and playgrounds, while neighborhood streets connect to local shops, cafés, and casual dining along commercial corridors. The Back of the Yards Branch of the Chicago Public Library adds a community resource, and neighborhood history is reflected in the area’s industrial roots and longtime commercial streets. Residents can get around by CTA buses and nearby Orange Line service, as well as by car and bicycle. For the Back of the Yards neighborhood, the median rent is $1,300 per month, with a typical range of $950 to $3,200.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is 49Wolcott located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    49Wolcott is located at 4940 S Wolcott Ave in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Sputnik Coffee Company, Atotonilco Taqueria, and La Cecina.

    What is the average rent in Chicago, IL?

    Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago is currently $1,300 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

    What schools are assigned to 49Wolcott?

    The schools assigned to 49Wolcott include Daley Elementary Academy, Hedges Elementary School, and Peace And Education Coalition High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 49Wolcott?

    49Wolcott is located near 6 grocery stores, including La Internacional Supermercado y Taqueria (0.6 miles) and ALDI (0.6 miles). Additional shopping options, including Big & Tall Century Fashions, are approximately 0.5 miles away.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 49Wolcott?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 49Wolcott include Access Family Health Center (0.5 miles away), International Nursing & Rehabilitation (0.6 miles away), and Fresenius Kidney Care New City, Il (0.7 miles away).

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