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Parking
- Off site permit parking
Neighborhood: Lake View
- Walkable StreetsPedestrian-friendly layout encourages walking to shops, dining, and parks.Nightlife HubVibrant bars, clubs, and late-night venues keep the energy alive after dark.Dining SceneFrom casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.Transit AccessConvenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.
Centered in Chicago’s Lakeview, 60657 blends neighborhood charm with big-city buzz across Wrigleyville, Northalsted (Boystown), and the Southport Corridor. Expect classic greystones, walkable streets, and lake access at Belmont Harbor and the Lakefront Trail, plus four-season living with breezy summers and snowy, cozy winters. You’ll find indie boutiques on Southport, groceries at Mariano’s, Jewel-Osco, Target, and Whole Foods, coffee at Intelligentsia and neighborhood cafés, and a lively dining scene from Chicago Diner to Corridor Brewery and DryHop. Arts and entertainment shine at the Music Box Theatre and along Clark Street’s nightlife near Wrigley Field, with signature events like Pride and Market Days. The area is welcoming to pets and popular with young professionals, families, and long-time residents, with plentiful fitness studios and outdoor space. According to Zillow market trends, recent median rent has hovered around $2,600, with most listings roughly $1,800–$4,000+, and CTA Red/Brown/Purple lines and buses make commuting easy.
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Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Near 515 W Briar
- The World Famous Laugh Factory, located within a 5-minute walk, is a take off of the Hollywood comedy club, featuring live stand up comedy by local talents and well-established artists.
- TimeLine Theatre Company, a small venue producing factual off-Broadway shows created from recent events in current history by local performers, is a 5-minute walk.
- The Lincoln Park Athletic Club, offering more than 100 group exercises classes, a climbing wall, large indoor pool, sauna, steam rooms, a kid's club and weight training equipment, is a 5-minute drive.
- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, located within a 5-minute drive, focuses on the environment and features outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife and events such as the Butterfly Release.
Nearby schools in Chicago
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Nettelhorst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Lake View High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Frequently asked questions
515 W Briar has a walk score of 94, it's a walker's paradise.
515 W Briar has a transit score of 80, it has excellent transit.
The schools assigned to 515 W Briar include Nettelhorst Elementary School and Lake View High School.
515 W Briar is in the Lake View neighborhood in Chicago, IL.
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