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Vivian Gordon Harsh
4227 S Oakenwald Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60653
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About Vivian Gordon Harsh
Find your new home at Vivian Gordon Harsh. The 4227 S. Oakenwald Ave location in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago has much to offer its residents. The professional leasing team is ready for you to come see our property. Contact us today to see available floor plans and find your new home at Vivian Gordon Harsh.
Vivian Gordon Harsh is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60653 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Heating
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
4227 S Oakenwald Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60653
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 | $1,144 | $1,632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,272 | $2,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,547 | $2,543 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,775 | $3,064 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi |
Vivian Gordon Harsh is within 6 minutes or 2.1 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 Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
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Public High School
Grades 9-12
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Grades 9-12
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Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Grades PK-8
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Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
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Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
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Transportation options available in Chicago include 43Rd Street Station, located 1.1 miles from Vivian Gordon Harsh. Vivian Gordon Harsh is near Chicago Midway International, located 9.2 miles or 18 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 23.3 miles or 37 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.2 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 37 min | 23.3 mi |
Walkability Near Vivian Gordon Harsh
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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
70
/ 100
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 Vivian Gordon Harsh.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
Vivian Gordon Harsh has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 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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Ellis Park
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
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Fuller Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Dunbar Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Museum of Science and Industry
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Washington Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
Vivian Gordon Harsh has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Ellis Park, Museum of Science and Industry, and Fuller Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
Vivian Gordon Harsh has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is Provident Hospital of Chicago which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 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.
4227 S Oakenwald Ave
Chicago, IL 60653