Presidential Towers
555 W Madison St,
Chicago, IL 60661
$1,800 - $4,965
Studio - 2 Beds
Shirley
8109 S Ashland Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60620
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Bedrooms
1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
450 sq ft
Shirley
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This 18-unit building in Auburn Gresham, Chicago features great amenities. Walking distance to Joplin Elementary School, and can be easily accessed via CTA 79th St and 9 Ashland bus lines. Call today for a showing!
About Shirley
This 18-unit building in Auburn Gresham, Chicago features great amenities. Walking distance to Joplin Elementary School, and can be easily accessed via CTA 79th St and 9 Ashland bus lines. Call today for a showing!
Shirley is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60620 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 2nd floor
Apartment Features
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Ceiling Fans
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Tub/Shower
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
8109 S Ashland Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60620
Located on the far south side of Chicago just 11 miles from downtown, Gresham is a quaint urban area with an abundance of affordable apartments, condos, and townhomes for rent. Historic brick buildings, tree-lined streets, and local businesses define this small town.
Part of the Dan Ryan Woods is located in Gresham, offering over 250 acres of forest preserve with athletic fields, jogging trails, and the Beverly Country Club. Locally-owned restaurants, churches, public and private schools, banks, grocery stores, and convenience stores reside throughout Gresham.
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment at the roller-skating rink and bowling alley located in Martin Luther King Jr. Park, or visit Foster Park to access lush lawns, swimming pool, playground, fitness center, and sports fields and courts.
Learn more about living in Gresham
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Gresham | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $787 | $1,627 |
| 1 Bedroom | $923 | $2,019 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,135 | $2,536 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,382 | $3,055 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.2 mi |
Shirley is within 7 minutes or 3.8 miles from Richard J. Daley College. It is also near Chicago State University and Saint Xavier University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
322 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
164 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 Ashland & 63Rd Street Station, located 2.3 miles from Shirley. Shirley is near Chicago Midway International, located 8.0 miles or 14 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 28.8 miles or 44 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.0 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 44 min | 28.8 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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
-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 Shirley.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
Shirley has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-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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Foster Park
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Dan Ryan Woods
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Hamilton Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
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Ogden Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Marquette Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
Shirley has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Foster Park, Dan Ryan Woods, and Hamilton Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
Shirley has 3 hospitals within 4.0 miles, the nearest is Little Company of Mary Hospital which is 3.2 miles away and a 5 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.
8109 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620