Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,799 - $5,943
Studio - 2 Beds
Paramour
4850-4858 S Drexel Blvd,
Chicago,
IL
60615
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
526 - 1,227 sq ft
Paramour
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With its commanding presence along the corner of South Drexel and 49th Street, this building blends a myriad of architectural features: red Chicago brick and sandstone-detailed corners grace the facade, while dual projected semi-circle bay windows draw the eye upward toward the balustrade, flanked by Grecian urns, capping the edifice. A wrought-iron gate enclosing the landscaped estate adds to the distinguished and majestic character of this property.
Highlights
- Bay Window
- Elevator
- Business Center
About Paramour
With its commanding presence along the corner of South Drexel and 49th Street, this building blends a myriad of architectural features: red Chicago brick and sandstone-detailed corners grace the facade, while dual projected semi-circle bay windows draw the eye upward toward the balustrade, flanked by Grecian urns, capping the edifice. A wrought-iron gate enclosing the landscaped estate adds to the distinguished and majestic character of this property.
Paramour is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60615 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Bike Storage
- Cats allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Parking Available
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Business Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Storage Space
- Fitness Center
- Bicycle Storage
Apartment Features
- Bay Window
4850-4858 S Drexel Blvd,
Chicago,
IL
60615
About five miles south of Downtown Chicago, Bronzeville is a historic district containing six structures on the National Register of Historic Places. Prominent figures such as Gwendolyn Brooks, Sam Cooke, Ida B. Wells, and Louis Armstrong helped shape Bronzeville into the cultural and progressive community it is today.
Public art fills the streets of Bronzeville, from vibrant murals to elaborate sculptures, most of which line Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Lakefront recreation abounds at Burnham Park. The Illinois Institute of Technology lends unique architecture and intellectual pursuits to the neighborhood. Lake Meadows Shopping Center provides an outdoor haven for all kinds of retail delights.
Bronzeville is also notable for its proximity to major amenities such as Guaranteed Rate Field, Washington Park, the University of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, McCormick Place, and Arie Crown Theatre.
Learn more about living in Bronzeville
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Bronzeville | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,154 | $1,626 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,262 | $2,015 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,527 | $2,533 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,758 | $3,051 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
Paramour is within 3 minutes or 1.5 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 Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
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Transportation options available in Chicago include 51St Street Station, located 1.0 mile from Paramour. Paramour is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.5 miles or 17 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 23.8 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.5 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 38 min | 23.8 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
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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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 Paramour.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
Paramour has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. 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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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Ellis Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Midway Plaisance Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Fuller Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Museum of Science and Industry
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
Paramour has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Washington Park, Ellis Park, and Midway Plaisance Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
Paramour has 3 hospitals within 3.4 miles, the nearest is Provident Hospital of Chicago which is 0.7 mile away and a 14 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.
4850-4858 S Drexel Blvd
Chicago, IL 60615