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1900 E 79th St
1900 E 79th St,
Chicago,
IL
60649
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About 1900 E 79th St Chicago, IL 60649
Come enjoy Chicago living at 1900 E 79th St. You'll find this community in the South Shore area of Chicago. Let the leasing team show you everything this community has in store. Compare 3 to 4 bedroom floor plans and then swing by for a tour of the community. Your new home awaits you at 1900 E 79th St. Contact us or stop in to learn more about our community.
1900 E 79th St is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60649 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
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South Shore is the birthplace of numerous celebrities, including a First Lady and music mogul. The residents of South Shore benefit greatly from its access to waterfront beaches, proximity to the University of Chicago campus, and Jackson Park.
The Jackson Park Highlands District is a historic area within the community. The South Shore Cultural Center resides in South Shore, and is home to a youth art school, reception ballroom, and a golf course. The center boasts a beach as well as nature center. Commuting in South Shore is easy by way of rail stations or Interstate 90.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.9 mi |
1900 E 79th St is within 8 minutes or 4.0 miles from University of Chicago. It is also near Chicago State University and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 11-12
132 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
80 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Cottage Grove Station, located 2.9 miles from 1900 E 79th St. 1900 E 79th St is near Chicago Midway International, located 11.2 miles or 21 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 28.9 miles or 44 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 21 min | 11.2 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 44 min | 28.9 mi |
Time and distance from 1900 E 79th St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
1900 E 79th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 2-minute walk. 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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Avalon Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Arthur Ashe Beach Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Bessemer Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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South Shore Cultural Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
1900 E 79th St has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Avalon Park, Arthur Ashe Beach Park, and Rainbow Beach Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
1900 E 79th St has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is South Shore Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
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1900 E 79th St
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