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  • 708 W Garfield Blvd

    708 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609

    Located in Back of the Yards, Chicago zip code 60609
    Apartment building
    3–unit building
    1,800 sqft
    4 bedrooms
    1–1.5 bathrooms

    What's special

    This 2-unit building in the Washington Park neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, IL features apartments with great amenities. Walking distance to Hope Park, In & Out Food Mart, Maggie Gyros & Philly, Subway, and Shell Gas Station. Conveniently located between the popular Sherman Park and Washington Park. Commute easily via 55 Garfield and 8 Halsted Bus Lines or the CTA Red Line at the Garfield stop. Call today for a showing!

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit Features

    Flooring
    • Hardwood: Hardwood Floors

    Special Features

    • Dining Room

    Neighborhood: Back of the Yards

    Areas of interest

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    Building Location

    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Somewhat Walkable
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Good Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Chicago

    Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts
    Grades PK-8 • 0.2 miles
    8/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    5/10
    Student Progress Rating
    10/10
    Holmes Elementary School
    Grades PK-8 • 0.4 miles
    2/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    1/10
    Student Progress Rating
    3/10
    Sherman School of Excellence
    Grades PK-8 • 0.6 miles
    3/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    Student Progress Rating
    4/10

    Back of the Yards is a Southwest Side neighborhood shaped by the Chicago River’s South Branch and a long history tied to the Union Stock Yard, whose former site is now Stockyards Industrial Park. The area has a continental climate, with warm summers, cold winters, and changeable shoulder seasons. Parks such as McKinley Park offer paths, fields, and playgrounds, while neighborhood streets connect to local shops, cafés, and casual dining along commercial corridors. The Back of the Yards Branch of the Chicago Public Library adds a community resource, and neighborhood history is reflected in the area’s industrial roots and longtime commercial streets. Residents can get around by CTA buses and nearby Orange Line service, as well as by car and bicycle. For the Back of the Yards neighborhood, the median rent is $1,300 per month, with a typical range of $950 to $3,200.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is 708 W Garfield Blvd located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    708 W Garfield Blvd is located at 708 W Garfield Blvd in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Starbucks, and Wayne's BBQ & Cajun.

    What is the average rent in Chicago, IL?

    Based on the latest Zillow data, the median rent across all unit types in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago is currently $1,300 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.

    What schools are assigned to 708 W Garfield Blvd?

    The schools assigned to 708 W Garfield Blvd include Dewey Elementary Academy Of Fine Arts, Holmes Elementary School, and Sherman School of Excellence.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 708 W Garfield Blvd?

    708 W Garfield Blvd is located near 7 grocery stores, including Eden Place Farms & Learning Center (0.8 miles) and WIC Grocery (0.9 miles). Additional shopping options, including Foot Locker, are approximately 0.7 miles away.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 708 W Garfield Blvd?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 708 W Garfield Blvd include Fresenius Garfield Dialysis (0.7 miles away), St Bernard Hospital (1 mile away), and St. Bernard Ambulatory Care (1 mile away).

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