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Good Shepherd Tower
55 E Garfield Blvd,
Chicago,
IL
60637
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About Good Shepherd Tower
Enjoy Chicago living at Good Shepherd Tower. Situated in Chicago's 60637 Zip code, moving here gives you a wide variety of nearby attractions. Here at this community, the professional leasing staff is available to assist you in finding the perfect new apartment. Make a visit to view the available floorplans. Start living the good life at Good Shepherd Tower. Contact or drop by to check the current floorplan availability.
Good Shepherd Tower is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60637 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Community Amenities
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Apartment Features
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Refrigerator
Heating
Oven
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55 E Garfield Blvd,
Chicago,
IL
60637
Washington Park is located on the South Side of Chicago, and is named after the park located in it. The park has been the setting of many literature novels – its unique and breathtaking features include the historic DuSable Museum, Fountain of Time fountain, and the National Guard Armory.
The Bud Billiken Parade is a popular festival for the Washington Park locals. Every summer, the city’s cricket team faces off in a championship tournament within the park. Residents are just a short drive away from the University of Chicago campus. Many restaurants and bars reside here, close to Interstate 90.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Washington Park | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $737 | $1,627 |
| 1 Bedroom | $918 | $2,019 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,146 | $2,536 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,342 | $3,055 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.4 mi |
Good Shepherd Tower is within 3 minutes or 1.6 miles from University of Chicago. It is also near Ill. Inst. of Technology and Columbia College Chicago.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
306 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
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 Garfield Station (Green Line), located 0.3 mile from Good Shepherd Tower. Good Shepherd Tower is near Chicago Midway International, located 7.0 miles or 14 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 24.1 miles or 37 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.0 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 37 min | 24.1 mi |
Walkability Near Good Shepherd Tower
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
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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
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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 Good Shepherd Tower.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
Good Shepherd Tower has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-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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Washington Park
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Midway Plaisance Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Fuller Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Jackson Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
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Ogden Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
Good Shepherd Tower has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Washington Park, Midway Plaisance Park, and Fuller Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
Good Shepherd Tower has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Provident Hospital of Chicago which is 1.0 miles away and a 19 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.
55 E Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60637