$2,500
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8442 S Essex Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
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8442 S Essex Ave
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Spacious 5BR/2BA single-family home located at 8442 S Essex Ave in South Chicago! Enjoy the comfort of a private home with a full basement, generous living space, and classic radiant heating (boiler system) for efficient winter warmth. * CHA and voucher-holders are welcome ?? Rent: $2,500 | Deposit: $2,500 ?? Available: February 17 ?? Utilities included: Water, sewer, garbage ? Tenant pays: Gas, electric, lawn care & snow removal ?? Up to 2 small pets allowed ($50 per pet) ?? Requirements: 600+ credit score, income 3× rent Features include refrigerator, range oven & microwave, washer/dryer hookups, radiant heating, off-street parking, ceiling fans, storage space, and basement for additional use. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, parks, and public transportation. At Fridman Properties, we strive to provide an experience that is cost-effective and convenient. That’s why we offer a Resident Benefits Package (RBP) to address common headaches for our residents. This optional program includes insurance assistance, identity protection, pest control, air filter delivery, utility setup support, credit building, rent rewards, and more for $55/month. Total Monthly Payment (Rent + Optional RBP): $2555 *If you provide your own insurance policy, the RBP cost will be reduced by the amount of the insurance premium billed by Second Nature Insurance Services (NPN No. 20224621).
8442 S Essex Ave is a house located in Cook County and the 60617 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
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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 | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 10.1 mi |
8442 S Essex Ave is within 12 minutes or 5.1 miles from Chicago State University. It is also near University of Chicago and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
265 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
280 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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 Cottage Grove Station, located 4.1 miles from 8442 S Essex Ave. 8442 S Essex Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 12.3 miles or 24 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 30.1 miles or 47 minutes away.
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.5 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 24 min | 12.3 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 47 min | 30.1 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
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 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™
74
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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 8442 S Essex Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
8442 S Essex Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.5 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Bessemer Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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Arthur Ashe Beach Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Bronzeville Children's Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
8442 S Essex Ave has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Bessemer Park, Arthur Ashe Beach Park, and Rainbow Beach Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
8442 S Essex Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.9 miles, the nearest is South Shore Hospital which is 1.1 miles away and a 3 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.
8442 S Essex Ave
Chicago, IL 60617