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Studio - 2 Beds
7801 S Essex Ave
7801 S Essex Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60649
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
650 - 825 sq ft
7801 S Essex Ave
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This 36-unit building in South Shore, Chicago features great amenities. Walking distance to Budget Food Grocery Store, Joji Gyros, Subway, McDonald's, and Family Dollar. Commute easily via 79th Street & Phillips Bus Line or ME Metra Electric at the Windsor Park Stop. Pets are welcome! Call us today for a showing!
About 7801 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60649
This 36-unit building in South Shore, Chicago features great amenities. Walking distance to Budget Food Grocery Store, Joji Gyros, Subway, McDonald's, and Family Dollar. Commute easily via 79th Street & Phillips Bus Line or ME Metra Electric at the Windsor Park Stop. Pets are welcome! Call us today for a showing!
7801 S Essex Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60649 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 1st floor
- 2nd floor
- 3rd floor
- Heat Included
- On-site Laundry
- Pre-Recorded Tour
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Smoke Free
Eat-in Kitchen
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
7801 S Essex Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60649
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| South Shore | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $838 | $1,626 |
| 1 Bedroom | $978 | $2,015 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,148 | $2,533 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,392 | $3,051 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.8 mi |
7801 S Essex Ave is within 9 minutes or 4.2 miles from University of Chicago. It is also near Chicago State University and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 11-12
132 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & High School
Grades PK-5 & 9-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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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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 Cottage Grove Station, located 3.9 miles from 7801 S Essex Ave. 7801 S Essex Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 12.1 miles or 24 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 28.6 miles or 46 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 24 min | 12.1 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 46 min | 28.6 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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
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™
73
/ 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 7801 S Essex Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
7801 S Essex Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-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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Arthur Ashe Beach Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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South Shore Cultural Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Bessemer Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
7801 S Essex Ave has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Arthur Ashe Beach Park, Rainbow Beach Park, and Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
7801 S Essex Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.6 miles, the nearest is South Shore Hospital which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
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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.
7801 S Essex Ave
Chicago, IL 60649