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7927-7949 S Essex Ave
7927-7949 S Essex Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60617
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About 7927-7949 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617
7927-7949 S Essex Ave offers a mixture of comfort, quality, and design. This property is situated on S. Essex Ave in Chicago. The leasing staff will assist you in finding your perfect new place. Choose from 2 to 3 bedroom apartments and then schedule a tour. Contact us today to discuss your new apartment and see 7927-7949 S Essex Ave.
7927-7949 S Essex Ave is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60617 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- 24 Hour Access
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Walk-Up
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Office
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Office
7927-7949 S Essex Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60617
Chicago sprawls across roughly 228 square miles on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, with nearly 28 miles of lakefront where glass towers catch the morning light and commuter trains rumble through neighborhoods shaped by more than a century of reinvention. This is a city built on bold architecture and bolder ambition, where you can stand beneath the steel ribs of the “L” tracks one moment and find yourself strolling through Grant Park’s open lawns the next.
Renters here choose between classic greystone walk-ups in Lakeview, converted lofts in the West Loop’s Fulton Market district, and sleek high-rises with lake views in Streeterville. Logan Square draws crowds to its Milwaukee Avenue dining scene and the elevated 606 trail, while Lincoln Park offers tree-lined streets near the free zoo. River North packs art galleries alongside bustling restaurants, and Hyde Park anchors the South Side with the Museum of Science and Industry nearby.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.8 mi |
7927-7949 S Essex Ave is within 10 minutes or 4.4 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
424 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
317 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 11-12
132 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
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
14 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 3.8 miles from 7927-7949 S Essex Ave. 7927-7949 S Essex Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 12.0 miles or 23 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 29.7 miles or 46 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 23 min | 12.0 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 46 min | 29.7 mi |
Walkability Near 7927-7949 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL 60617
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
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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
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Soundscore™
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-Airport
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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 7927-7949 S Essex Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
7927-7949 S Essex Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 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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Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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South Shore Cultural Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Bessemer Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Arthur Ashe Beach Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
7927-7949 S Essex Ave has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Arthur Ashe Beach Park, Rainbow Beach Park, and Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
7927-7949 S Essex Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is South Shore Hospital which is 0.5 mile away and a 8 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.
7927-7949 S Essex Ave
Chicago, IL 60617