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741-53 E 79th St
741-753 E 79th St,
Chicago,
IL
60619
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- Walker's Paradise
- Elevator
- Hardwood Floors
About 741-53 E 79th St
This 87-unit building in Chatham, Chicago features phone entry intercom, free cooking gas, security cameras, eat-in kitchen, free electricity, hardwood floors, free heat and window A/C. Walking distance to Grand Crossing Park, Old Chicago Pizza, and can be easily accessed via nine minute walk from the ME Metra Electric at the 79th St. (Chatham) stop, CTA 79th St and 4 Cottage Grove bus lines. Section 8 is accepted. Call today to hear about our current specials and to schedule your showing!
741-53 E 79th St is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60619 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Cooking Gas Included
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Heat Included
- Phone Entry Intercom
- Select units have A/C
- Window AC
Community Amenities
- Video Patrol
- Elevator
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Intercom
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
741-753 E 79th St,
Chicago,
IL
60619
Situated on Chicago’s South Side, Chatham offers residents an urban aesthetic with rows of classic, red-brick bungalows and apartment buildings in addition to a host of suburban amenities, such as national retailers, chain restaurants, and lush parks.
Chatham’s spirited community also supports a bevy of locally owned businesses, including neighborhood institutions like Dat Donut, Harold’s Chicken Shack, and Fisherman’s Island. Getting around from Chatham is easy with access to several Metrarail stations, the Red Line, and the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Learn more about living in Chatham
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Chatham | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $747 | $1,645 |
| 1 Bedroom | $976 | $2,047 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 | $2,585 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,335 | $3,090 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.1 mi |
741-53 E 79th St is within 8 minutes or 3.5 miles from Chicago State University. It is also near University of Chicago and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
213 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
410 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
103 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-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 79Th Street Station, located 1.9 miles from 741-53 E 79th St. 741-53 E 79th St is near Chicago Midway International, located 10.4 miles or 19 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 27.5 miles or 41 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.4 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 41 min | 27.5 mi |
Walkability Near 741-53 E 79th St
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.
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Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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
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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 741-53 E 79th St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
741-53 E 79th St has 2 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 2-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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Avalon Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Hamilton Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Bronzeville Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi |
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Jackson Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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South Shore Cultural Center
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
741-53 E 79th St has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Avalon Park, Hamilton Park, and Bronzeville Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
741-53 E 79th St has 3 hospitals within 2.6 miles, the nearest is Jackson Park Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 50 min | 35.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 56 min | 38.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 67 min | 43.9 mi |
741-53 E 79th St has 3 military bases within 43.9 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 35.1 miles away and a 50 minute drive.
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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.
741-753 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60619