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$1,600 / Month

427 E 42nd Pl Unit 2

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Chicago, IL 60653

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba —

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

About This Property

Very spacious and well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment in the heart of Bronzeville. As you walk through the door of this top floor unit,you will immediately notice the commodious living and dining area that offers a generous amount of natural light and hardwood floors throughout. Enjoy the convenience of having in-unit laundry and a back deck off of the kitchen for your summer bbq's with family and friends. This unit is in close proximity to Marianos,Jewel-Osco,LA Fitness,IIT,and Lake Shore Drive. This is a non-smoking building. Requirements for this unit are 650 credit score,2x monthly income,and minimum of 2 years with current employer. First months rent,move-in fee of $800,and application fee of $57. Must see unit before submitting application.

427 E 42nd Pl is a condo located in Cook County and the 60653 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

Condo Features

  • Air Conditioning
Location
427 E 42nd Pl, Chicago,
IL 60653
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

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.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 427-428 Sq Ft $850 $1,283 $4,268
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 616-623 Sq Ft $950 $1,497 $6,218
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 957-961 Sq Ft $1,435 $1,946 $7,303
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1440-1443 Sq Ft $1,550 $2,762 $5,379
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2252 Sq Ft $2,200 $3,360 $5,000
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Ill. Inst. of Technology
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
University of Chicago
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Columbia College Chicago
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Roosevelt University, Chicago
Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
427 E 42nd Pl Unit 2 is within 4 minutes or 1.8 miles from Ill. Inst. of Technology. It is also near University of Chicago and Columbia College Chicago.
Schools
Fuller Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
317 Students
Attendance Zone
BACK OF THE YARDS IB HS
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,021 Students
Attendance Zone
Phillips Academy High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
531 Students
Attendance Zone
Holy Angels Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
174 Students
Nearby
Hales Franciscan High School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
9 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include 43Rd Street Station, located 0.2 mile from 427 E 42nd Pl Unit 2. 427 E 42nd Pl Unit 2 is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.3 miles or 16 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 22.7 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
43Rd Street Station
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Indiana Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
47Th Street Station (Green Line)
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
51St Street Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
47Th Street Station (Red Line)
Drive: 14 min 8.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
35Th St. - Lou Jones
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
47Th Street Station
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
27Th Street Station
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
53Rd Street Hyde Park Station
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
55Th-56Th-57Th Street Station
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago Midway International
 Drive: 16 min 8.3 mi
Chicago O'Hare International
 Drive: 36 min 22.7 mi

Walkability Near 427 E 42nd Pl Chicago, IL 60653

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 427 E 42nd Pl Unit 2.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Gappie Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Lake Meadows Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
427 E 42nd Pl Unit 2 has 2 shopping centers within 1.4 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
Ellis Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Fuller Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Washington Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Dunbar Park
 Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Midway Plaisance Park
 Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
427 E 42nd Pl Unit 2 has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Ellis Park, Fuller Park, and Washington Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Provident Hospital of Chicago
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
The University of Chicago Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
427 E 42nd Pl Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Provident Hospital of Chicago which is 1.2 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
National Guard Armory
Drive: 35 min 20.1 mi
O'Hare Air Force Base & Air National Guard
Drive: 36 min 23.5 mi
U.S. Military Reservation
Drive: 47 min 29.7 mi
427 E 42nd Pl Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 29.7 miles, the nearest is National Guard Armory which is 20.1 miles away and a 35 minute drive.

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