3553 S Prairie Ave
3553 S Prairie Ave,
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IL
60653
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Built in 1886
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About 3553 S Prairie Ave Chicago, IL 60653
Visit 3553 S Prairie Ave in Chicago, IL. In Chicago's 60653 Zip code, living here gives you a wide variety of nearby points of interest. The professional leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Come by to check out the apartment floorplan options. Experience a new standard at 3553 S Prairie Ave.
3553 S Prairie Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60653 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
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About five miles south of Downtown Chicago, Bronzeville is a historic district containing six structures on the National Register of Historic Places. Prominent figures such as Gwendolyn Brooks, Sam Cooke, Ida B. Wells, and Louis Armstrong helped shape Bronzeville into the cultural and progressive community it is today.
Public art fills the streets of Bronzeville, from vibrant murals to elaborate sculptures, most of which line Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Lakefront recreation abounds at Burnham Park. The Illinois Institute of Technology lends unique architecture and intellectual pursuits to the neighborhood. Lake Meadows Shopping Center provides an outdoor haven for all kinds of retail delights.
Bronzeville is also notable for its proximity to major amenities such as Guaranteed Rate Field, Washington Park, the University of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, McCormick Place, and Arie Crown Theatre.
Learn more about living in BronzevilleBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
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| Studio Studio Studio | 420 Sq Ft | $1,015 | $2,336 | $6,145 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 593-594 Sq Ft | $1,100 | $1,719 | $5,113 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 958-959 Sq Ft | $1,180 | $1,959 | $6,435 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 1419-1421 Sq Ft | $1,400 | $2,722 | $12,475 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 2359 Sq Ft | $1,600 | $3,575 | $7,500 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
3553 S Prairie Ave is within 12 minutes or 0.7 mile from Ill. Inst. of Technology. It is also near Columbia College Chicago and Roosevelt University, Chicago.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
446 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
280 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
232 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
531 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
86 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private High School
Grades 9-12
760 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Chicago include 35Th-Bronzeville-Iit Station, located 0.5 mile from 3553 S Prairie Ave. 3553 S Prairie Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.2 miles or 16 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 21.5 miles or 34 minutes away.
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.2 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 34 min | 21.5 mi |
Time and distance from 3553 S Prairie Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
3553 S Prairie Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Ellis Park
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Dunbar Park
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Women's Park and Gardens
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Fuller Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Northerly Island
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
3553 S Prairie Ave has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Ellis Park, Dunbar Park, and Fuller Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
3553 S Prairie Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Mercy Hospital and Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
3553 S Prairie Ave Chicago, IL 60653 is in Bronzeville in the city of Chicago. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 2.0 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.8 miles, including Ellis Park, Dunbar Park, and Fuller Park.
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