Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,800 - $4,965
Studio - 2 Beds
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Sankofa House
Sankofa House
4041 W Roosevelt Rd,
Chicago,
IL
60624
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About Sankofa House
Discover your next place at Sankofa House in Chicago. The location in Chicago's 60624 area is an ideal place for residents. The team of leasing professionals is ready to help you find your new apartment. Come for a visit to view the available floorplans. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
Sankofa House is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60624 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Range
4041 W Roosevelt Rd,
Chicago,
IL
60624
Also known as North Lawndale, Lawndale is a large neighborhood located about six miles west of Downtown Chicago. Lawndale is an up-and-coming neighborhood with several developments and community projects underway. The area is known for its affordability and has apartments, houses, and condos available for rent in various price ranges. Residents have access to plenty of amenities with multiple restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses located in and around the neighborhood. There are several medical facilities in Lawndale including Mount Sinai Hospital. There are also plenty of parks and green spaces for residents to enjoy like Douglass Park, which has a golf course, pool, and sports field. If you’re seeking affordability and convenience, consider Lawndale for your next home.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Lawndale | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $862 | $1,627 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,104 | $2,019 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,334 | $2,536 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,382 | $3,055 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi |
Sankofa House is within 6 minutes or 3.2 miles from Rush University. It is also near Malcolm X College and Univ. of Ill. at Chicago.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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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 Pulaski Station (Pink Line), located 0.9 mile from Sankofa House. Sankofa House is near Chicago Midway International, located 6.5 miles or 11 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 16.4 miles or 28 minutes away.
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.5 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 28 min | 16.4 mi |
Walkability Near Sankofa House
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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 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
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Soundscore™
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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 Sankofa House.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
Sankofa House has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 2-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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Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Douglas Park and Community Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Columbus Park and Field House
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.5 mi |
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Austin Town Hall Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Humboldt Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.0 mi |
Sankofa House has 5 parks within 4.0 miles, including Garfield Park and Golden Dome Field House, Douglas Park and Community Center, and Columbus Park and Field House.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.1 mi |
Sankofa House has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Garfield Park Hospital which is 2.1 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 36 min | 24.0 mi |
Sankofa House is 24.0 miles and a 36 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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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.