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$1,500 / Month

7637 S Essex Ave

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Chicago, IL 60649

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    800 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Family Room
  • Garden Home
7637 S Essex Ave
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Available now at 7637 S. Essex Ave Garden Unit! This well-maintained 2-bedroom,1-bath garden unit offers a comfortable layout with spacious bedrooms,a bright living area,and a functional kitchen with ample cabinet space. Located in a convenient South Side neighborhood close to public transportation,shopping,and schools,this unit is perfect for anyone looking for an affordable and move-in-ready place to call home. Immediate occupancy available. Credit check and background screening required. Serious inquiries only. MLS# MRD12569717 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.

7637 S Essex Ave is a house located in Cook County and the 60649 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2018

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms 2 Potential Bedrooms

Finished Basement

Walk-Out Basement Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House Finished Basement Bathroom Exterior Basement Entry

Home Design

Brick Exterior Construction Property Attached Garden Home

Interior Spaces

Living Room Dining Room Family Room 800 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Laundry

Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,500 Property Available on 2/16/26 Rent includes water, scavenger, lawn care

Lot Details

Lot Dimensions are 25 x 125

Parking

Parking Available 3 Parking Spaces

Utilities

Baseboard Heating No Cooling Lake Michigan Water Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

3 Units

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Contact

  • Listed by Abigail Puentes | Realty of America,LLC
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    Midwest Real Estate Data LLC
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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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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Chicago
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Chicago State University
Drive: 13 min 6.1 mi
Ill. Inst. of Technology
Drive: 15 min 7.7 mi
Richard J. Daley College
Drive: 18 min 9.1 mi
7637 S Essex Ave is within 9 minutes or 4.0 miles from University of Chicago. It is also near Chicago State University and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Bradwell Community Arts & Sci Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
424 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
543 Students
Attendance Zone
Christ Light World Academy
Private Elementary & High School
Grades PK-K, 6 & 12
Nearby
Holman Leadership Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Nearby
Grades 9-12
14 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include King Drive Station, located 3.7 miles from 7637 S Essex Ave. 7637 S Essex Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 11.8 miles or 24 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 28.4 miles or 45 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
King Drive Station
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Cottage Grove Station
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
79Th Street Station
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
69Th Street Station
Drive: 9 min 4.8 mi
87Th Street Station
Drive: 12 min 6.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Windsor Park Station
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Cheltenham Station
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
South Shore Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Bryn Mawr Station
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
83Rd Street Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago Midway International
 Drive: 24 min 11.8 mi
Chicago O'Hare International
 Drive: 45 min 28.4 mi
Very Walkable
76
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
67
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
51
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 7637 S Essex Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Horizon Plaza
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Paxton Place
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Jeffrey Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
7637 S Essex Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 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
Arthur Ashe Beach Park
 Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
South Shore Cultural Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Rainbow Beach Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Bessemer Park
 Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
7637 S Essex Ave has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Arthur Ashe Beach Park, Rainbow Beach Park, and South Shore Cultural Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
South Shore Hospital
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Jackson Park Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
7637 S Essex Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is South Shore Hospital which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.

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