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.
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Apartment for rent
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$4,950/moFees may apply
739 N Ada St, # 408, Chicago, IL 60642
2beds
1,250sqft
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Apartment
Available Thu Oct 15 2026
Cats OK
Air conditioner, central air
Attached garage parking
Central, natural gas
What's special
Oversized windowsIn-unit laundryExposed ductworkBosch gourmet appliance packageGround floor gardenRoller blind window coveringsStone countertops
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, High Ceilings, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Off Street, Parking Lot
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Electronic Thermostat, Free Bicycle Lock Up Area, Garbage Chute / Room, Historic Building, Key Fob Access, Large Closets, Luxer Package Locker, Online Payment System, Transportation
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rooftop Deck Views of Downtown, View
Lot
- Features: Private, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Building
Details
- Building name: Motley School Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Management, Parking
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,950+15.1%$4/sqft |
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| 5/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/29/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,300-2.3%$3/sqft |
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| 6/16/2021 | Price change | $4,400+2.3%$4/sqft |
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| 5/5/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,300$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: West Town
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Otis Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Wells Community Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Special offer! Reduced price $4500 unit 108 available September 1st. Move in fee reduced to $500. Inquire today!