Old Town Collection

Old Town is a designated historic district filled with rich history and beautiful Victorian-era buildings nestled between the Gold Coast/River North & Lincoln Park. Old Town is home to Chicago’s famous improv comedy training center The Second City, a Chicago staple which opened its doors in 1959 and is located across the street. Additionally, The Old Town Art Fair was one of the original neighborhood fairs in Chicago dating back to 1949. Today the Fair features exhibits from more than 250 artists and showcases the quaint homes and gardens along the tree lined streets. Old Town is also home to the historic St. Michael's Church which is famous for surviving the Great Chicago Fire. The property is situated in the heart of Wells Street, a lively main thoroughfare home to a number of popular local restaurants and bars. One of Chicago’s largest and well-known parks, just 2 blocks to the east of the property is Lincoln Park and just a 15 minute walk through the park is North Avenue Beach. Old Town features convenient transportation options including easy access to Lake Shore Drive, both the Sedgwick & Clark/Division CTA stations, plus a number of bus stops & Divvy Bike Stations.Essex Realty Group, LLC. has been exclusively engaged to market for sale Old Town Collection (OTC) at 1553 North Wells Street, a luxury mixed-use property in the heart of Chicago’s popular Old Town neighborhood. The building is comprised of 23 apartments which feature beautiful high-end finishes including stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, custom dual-tone kitchen cabinets, custom tile backsplash, in-unit laundry, individual HVAC and private balconies. The building includes one ground level retail space currently occupied by Philz Coffee. Additionally, the property features a dog run, elevator, and garage parking. The property is situated on the east side of Wells Street just south of North Avenue, and is conveniently located less than one mile from both the Sedgwick Brown/Purple Line and Clark/Division Red Line L stops. Quick access to both CTA stations and several bus stops provide tenants with many excellent public transportation options. 1553 North Wells Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a luxury new construction apartment building in the heart of Old Town, steps away from an endless choice of trendy restaurants, bars and entertainment options.