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3029 E 79th St
3029 E 79th St,
Chicago,
IL
60649
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About 3029 E 79th St Chicago, IL 60649
Find true Chicago living at 3029 E 79th St. The prime E. 79th St. setting in the 60649 area of Chicago is a great place for those looking for their new place. The leasing team is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Make a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. At 3029 E 79th St you're right at home. Stop by the community today.
3029 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.
3029 E 79th St,
Chicago,
IL
60649
Chicago sprawls across roughly 228 square miles on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, with nearly 28 miles of lakefront where glass towers catch the morning light and commuter trains rumble through neighborhoods shaped by more than a century of reinvention. This is a city built on bold architecture and bolder ambition, where you can stand beneath the steel ribs of the “L” tracks one moment and find yourself strolling through Grant Park’s open lawns the next.
Renters here choose between classic greystone walk-ups in Lakeview, converted lofts in the West Loop’s Fulton Market district, and sleek high-rises with lake views in Streeterville. Logan Square draws crowds to its Milwaukee Avenue dining scene and the elevated 606 trail, while Lincoln Park offers tree-lined streets near the free zoo. River North packs art galleries alongside bustling restaurants, and Hyde Park anchors the South Side with the Museum of Science and Industry nearby.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.3 mi |
3029 E 79th St is within 8 minutes or 4.4 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
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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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 Cottage Grove Station, located 4.2 miles from 3029 E 79th St. 3029 E 79th St is near Chicago Midway International, located 12.7 miles or 24 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 28.8 miles or 45 minutes away.
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.0 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 24 min | 12.7 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 45 min | 28.8 mi |
Walkability Near 3029 E 79th St Chicago, IL 60649
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Active
Soundscore™
72
/ 100
Traffic
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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 3029 E 79th St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
3029 E 79th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 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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Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Park
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Arthur Ashe Beach Park
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Drive: | 1 min | 1.1 mi |
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South Shore Cultural Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Bessemer Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
3029 E 79th St has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area, Rainbow Beach Park, and Arthur Ashe Beach Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
3029 E 79th St has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is South Shore Hospital which is 1.1 miles away and a 20 minute walk.
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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.
3029 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649