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421 S. Elmwood Ave.
421 S Elmwood Ave,
Oak Park,
IL
60302
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Bedrooms
1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
675 sq ft
421 S. Elmwood Ave.
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There is a $375 move-in fee for all apartments. No security deposit. Please visit the Oak Park Apartments website for more detailed information and to see all our listings.
About 421 S. Elmwood Ave.
There is a $375 move-in fee for all apartments. No security deposit. Please visit the Oak Park Apartments website for more detailed information and to see all our listings.
421 S. Elmwood Ave. is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60302 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oak Park Esd 97 School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Parking Lot
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
421 S Elmwood Ave,
Oak Park,
IL
60302
Located just west of Chicago, Oak Park combines architectural history with modern living. This walkable village, spanning 4.7 square miles, features an impressive collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes and historic buildings, including his Home and Studio museum. The community offers housing options from classic apartment buildings to contemporary developments, with current average rents ranging from $1,277 for studios to $2,590 for three-bedroom units. The rental market has seen moderate growth, with rates increasing approximately 3.3% over the past year.
Oak Park connects easily to downtown Chicago via the Green and Blue Line "L" trains. The village features distinctive shopping areas along Lake Street and in the Harrison Street Arts District. Residents enjoy 80 acres of parkland spread across thirteen parks, including Scoville Park and Austin Gardens. The Oak Park Public Library system maintains three locations throughout the community.
Learn more about living in Oak Park
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.3 mi |
421 S. Elmwood Ave. is within 7 minutes or 2.8 miles from Concordia University-Chicago. It is also near Dominican University, Priory and Dominican University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
560 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
921 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,304 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
108 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
21 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,101 Students
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 Oak Park include Ridgeland Station, located 0.6 mile from 421 S. Elmwood Ave.. 421 S. Elmwood Ave. is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.9 miles or 16 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 12.8 miles or 25 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.9 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 25 min | 12.8 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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
69
/ 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 421 S. Elmwood Ave..
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
421 S. Elmwood Ave. has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Oak Park Conservatory
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
|
Austin Town Hall Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Columbus Park and Field House
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Wonder Works Children's Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
421 S. Elmwood Ave. has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Oak Park Conservatory, Austin Town Hall Park, and Columbus Park and Field House.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
421 S. Elmwood Ave. has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Rush Oak Park Hospital which is 1.0 miles away and a 19 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 35 min | 25.4 mi |
421 S. Elmwood Ave. is 25.4 miles and a 35 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.
421 S Elmwood Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302