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.
Apartment for rent
Price on Request
739 N Ada St #3596081, Chicago, IL 60642
2beds
1,307sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Air conditioner, ceiling fan
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Fireplace
What's special
Key fob exterior accessOversized windowsIn-unit laundryExposed ductworkBike storageSecure package roomClosed circuit security cameras
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 17, 2025 at 12:50am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Individual Climate Control, Large Closets, Storage, View
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,307 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Parking Lot
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, High Ceilings, Historic Building, Online Maintenance Portal, Online Payment System, Package Receiving, Sundeck, View Type: View
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
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
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Listed for rent | -- |
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| 6/25/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listed for rent | -- |
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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: 0.4 mi
