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1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608
1249-1251 S Fairfield Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60608
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Bedrooms
2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
730 sq ft
1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608
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This 13-unit apartment building in North Lawndale, Chicago features great amenities.. Walking distance to Douglas Park, KFC, Lagunitas Brewing Company, and Sam's Quick Stop. Commute easily via CTA Blue Line at Western, CTA Pink Line at California, or CTA Bus Lines 12, 94, and 157. Section 8 is accepted. Call today to schedule your showing!
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Patio
About 1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608
This 13-unit apartment building in North Lawndale, Chicago features great amenities.. Walking distance to Douglas Park, KFC, Lagunitas Brewing Company, and Sam's Quick Stop. Commute easily via CTA Blue Line at Western, CTA Pink Line at California, or CTA Bus Lines 12, 94, and 157. Section 8 is accepted. Call today to schedule your showing!
1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608 is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60608 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 24/Hour Emergency Maintenance
- 3rd floor
- North Lawndale
- Online Portal
- Pet Friendly
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Patio
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Hardwood Floors
- Patio
Nearby Apartments with Balcony
1249-1251 S Fairfield Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60608
Also known as North Lawndale, Lawndale is a large neighborhood located about six miles west of Downtown Chicago. Lawndale is an up-and-coming neighborhood with several developments and community projects underway. The area is known for its affordability and has apartments, houses, and condos available for rent in various price ranges. Residents have access to plenty of amenities with multiple restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses located in and around the neighborhood. There are several medical facilities in Lawndale including Mount Sinai Hospital. There are also plenty of parks and green spaces for residents to enjoy like Douglass Park, which has a golf course, pool, and sports field. If you’re seeking affordability and convenience, consider Lawndale for your next home.
Learn more about living in Lawndale
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Lawndale | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $862 | $1,634 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,104 | $2,031 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,334 | $2,548 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,382 | $3,055 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608 is within 3 minutes or 1.7 miles from Rush University. It is also near Malcolm X College and Univ. of Ill. at Chicago.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
209 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
81 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Chicago include California Station (Pink Line), located 0.8 mile from 1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608. 1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608 is near Chicago Midway International, located 7.4 miles or 13 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 17.6 miles or 29 minutes away.
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.4 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 29 min | 17.6 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Douglas Park and Community Center
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Humboldt Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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McKinley Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Alliance for the Great Lakes
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608 has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Douglas Park and Community Center, Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House, and Humboldt Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608 has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Saint Anthony Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 38 min | 25.3 mi |
1249 S Fairfield Ave Chicago, IL 60608 is 25.3 miles and a 38 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1249-1251 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60608