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8700 S Paxton Ave

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Chicago, IL 60617

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Beds Baths Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba —

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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat

About This Property

GREAT BUILDING IN AVALON PARK/CALUMET HEIGHTS WITH BEAUTIFUL LARGE 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE ON 3RD FLOOR WITH SEPARATE LIVING AND DINING ROOMS. LAUNDRY IN BUILDING! NICE SIZE KITCHEN AND PANTRY. SPACIOUS BEDROOM WITH WALL TO WALL CLOSET. LANDLORD SUPPLIES HEAT AND TENANT PAYS ELECTRIC AND COOKING GAS. MOVE IN FEE ($350 )AND FIRST MONTHS RENT DUE UPON SIGNING LEASE. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. PARKING IN REAR. DON'T WAIT. CALL TODAY! Section 8 Applicants Welcome

8700 S Paxton Ave is a house located in Cook County and the 60617 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.

House Features

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
Location
8700 S Paxton Ave, Chicago,
IL 60617
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Neighborhood

Situated on Chicago’s South Side, Calumet Heights is a suburban neighborhood spanning to the west of Interstate 90, about 20 miles south of Downtown Chicago. This family-friendly neighborhood is known for its high quality of life and affordable cost of living compared to surrounding areas. Renters can choose from a variety of moderately priced apartments and houses for rent. Residents enjoy attractions in town like Bronzeville Children’s Museum, Jesse Owens Park, and Avalon Park. The neighborhood offers top-notch healthcare at Advocate Trinity Hospital, as well as a plethora of restaurants and shops along South Stony Island Avenue and 87th Street. Outside of town residents enjoy the nearby parks and trails along Lake Michigan.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 615-625 Sq Ft $945 $960 $1,025
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1064 Sq Ft $1,095 $1,368 $1,670
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1342 Sq Ft $1,350 $1,704 $2,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1423 Sq Ft $1,275 $1,849 $2,475
Amenities
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Heat Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Chicago State University
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
University of Chicago
Drive: 10 min 5.4 mi
Ill. Inst. of Technology
Drive: 17 min 8.6 mi
Saint Xavier University
Drive: 18 min 9.2 mi
8700 S Paxton Ave is within 9 minutes or 4.3 miles from Chicago State University. It is also near University of Chicago and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Warren Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
243 Students
Attendance Zone
Hoyne Elementary School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
227 Students
Attendance Zone
John Amos George College Preparatory
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
A Place Of Hope Christian Ministries
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Sullivan House High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include 95Th/Dan Ryan Terminal, located 3.8 miles from 8700 S Paxton Ave. 8700 S Paxton Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 12.6 miles or 24 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 30.3 miles or 46 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
95Th/Dan Ryan Terminal
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Cottage Grove Station
Drive: 8 min 4.3 mi
79Th Street Station
Drive: 9 min 4.7 mi
87Th Street Station
Drive: 8 min 4.7 mi
69Th Street Station
Drive: 8 min 5.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
87Th Street Station
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
South Chicago (93Rd Street) Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
83Rd Street Station
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
83Rd Street (Avalon Park) Station
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Cheltenham Station
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago Midway International
 Drive: 24 min 12.6 mi
Chicago O'Hare International
 Drive: 46 min 30.3 mi

Walkability Near 8700 S Paxton Ave Chicago, IL 60617

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
70 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 8700 S Paxton Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Shops at Jeffery Pointe
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
95th & Jeffrey Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Yates Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
8700 S Paxton Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 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
Bessemer Park
 Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Bronzeville Children's Museum
 Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Avalon Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area
 Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Rainbow Beach Park
 Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
8700 S Paxton Ave has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Bessemer Park, Bronzeville Children's Museum, and Avalon Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
South Shore Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Jackson Park Hospital
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
8700 S Paxton Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Advocate Trinity Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.

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