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6959 S Paxton Ave

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Chicago, IL 60649

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

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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

FREE HEAT! WAIVED MOVE IN FEES! BEAUTIFULLY REHABBED! Available now,so be the first to live in this amazing vintage unit in the heart of South Shore/Historic Jackson Heights! This lovely 2 bedroom,1 bathroom apartment features an open concept kitchen that feeds into a huge living room with bright,big bay windows. Hardwood floors are found throughout the large bedrooms,which offer ample closet space. Enjoy the extra touches like lots of large windows throughout the unit. Unit is equipped with radiator heat. Sorry,no pets. This gorgeous apartment will rent fast,so schedule a showing today! *Waived move in fees applicable for applications submitted within 24 hours of showing. *Similar Unit Photos Used. Situated in the historic Jackson Park Highlands district,this vintage gem of a building is in the heart of South Shore Chicago. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

6959 S Paxton Ave is a townhome located in Cook County and the 60649 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

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Location
6959 S Paxton Ave, Chicago,
IL 60649
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Neighborhood

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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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 477-486 Sq Ft $678 $959 $1,200
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 659-671 Sq Ft $825 $1,295 $1,700
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1006-1009 Sq Ft $970 $1,464 $2,528
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1337-1338 Sq Ft $1,165 $1,785 $4,500
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1519 Sq Ft $1,275 $2,185 $2,950
Amenities
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Chicago
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Chicago State University
Drive: 14 min 6.5 mi
Ill. Inst. of Technology
Drive: 13 min 6.7 mi
Columbia College Chicago
Drive: 15 min 8.4 mi
6959 S Paxton Ave is within 7 minutes or 3.1 miles from University of Chicago. It is also near Chicago State University and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Okeeffe Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
492 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
543 Students
Attendance Zone
Christ Light World Academy
Private Elementary & High School
Grades PK-5 & 9-12
Nearby
St Philip Neri Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
129 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
14 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include Cottage Grove Station, located 2.9 miles from 6959 S Paxton Ave. 6959 S Paxton Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 11.3 miles or 22 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 27.4 miles or 44 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Cottage Grove Station
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
King Drive Station
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
79Th Street Station
Drive: 7 min 4.1 mi
69Th Street Station
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Garfield Station (Green Line)
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Bryn Mawr Station
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
South Shore Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Stony Island Station
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Windsor Park Station
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
63Rd Street Station
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago Midway International
 Drive: 22 min 11.3 mi
Chicago O'Hare International
 Drive: 44 min 27.4 mi

Walkability Near 6959 S Paxton Ave Chicago, IL 60649

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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74 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 6959 S Paxton Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Paxton Place
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Jeffrey Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Southeast Food & Liquor
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
6959 S Paxton Ave has 3 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
South Shore Cultural Center
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Arthur Ashe Beach Park
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Jackson Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Museum of Science and Industry
 Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Rainbow Beach Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
6959 S Paxton Ave has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including South Shore Cultural Center, Arthur Ashe Beach Park, and Jackson Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Jackson Park Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
South Shore Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
The University of Chicago Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
6959 S Paxton Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.5 miles, the nearest is Jackson Park Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

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