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8259 S May St
8259 S May St,
Chicago,
IL
60620
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About 8259 S May St Chicago, IL 60620
At 8259 S May St in Chicago, experience fine living. A convenient S. May St. setting in the 60620 area of Chicago makes a popular place for you to live. The community staff is ready to help match you with the perfect new home. Make a visit to check out the current floorplan options. Drop by 8259 S May St today.
8259 S May St is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60620 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
8259 S May St,
Chicago,
IL
60620
Located on the far south side of Chicago just 11 miles from downtown, Gresham is a quaint urban area with an abundance of affordable apartments, condos, and townhomes for rent. Historic brick buildings, tree-lined streets, and local businesses define this small town.
Part of the Dan Ryan Woods is located in Gresham, offering over 250 acres of forest preserve with athletic fields, jogging trails, and the Beverly Country Club. Locally-owned restaurants, churches, public and private schools, banks, grocery stores, and convenience stores reside throughout Gresham.
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment at the roller-skating rink and bowling alley located in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, or visit Foster Park to access lush lawns, swimming pool, playground, fitness center, and sports fields and courts.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Gresham | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $787 | $1,627 |
| 1 Bedroom | $923 | $2,019 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,135 | $2,536 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,382 | $3,055 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.8 mi |
8259 S May St is within 10 minutes or 4.5 miles from Chicago State University. It is also near Richard J. Daley College and Saint Xavier University.
Schools
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Grades PK-8
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Grades 9-12
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Transportation options available in Chicago include 79Th Street Station, located 2.5 miles from 8259 S May St. 8259 S May St is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.8 miles or 16 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 28.5 miles or 44 minutes away.
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 21 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.8 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 44 min | 28.5 mi |
Walkability Near 8259 S May St Chicago, IL 60620
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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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
72
/ 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 8259 S May St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
8259 S May St 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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Foster Park
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Dan Ryan Woods
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Hamilton Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Ogden Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Graver Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
8259 S May St has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Foster Park, Dan Ryan Woods, and Hamilton Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
8259 S May St has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Little Company of Mary Hospital which is 3.6 miles away and a 6 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.
8259 S May St
Chicago, IL 60620