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  • Ellis Gardens

    5121 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

    Located in Hyde Park, Chicago zip code 60615
    Apartment building
    Pet-friendly
    Detached garage
    Air conditioning (central)
    8–unit building
    1,500–4,692 sqft
    3–6 bedrooms
    2–4 bathrooms

    What's special

    Welcome to 5121 South Ellis, located in Chicago's historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Ellis Gardens offers spacious layouts and a convenient location close to restaurants, shops, public transportation, and the University of Chicago. The first-floor unit features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with a large floor plan, while the second-floor unit offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Yale digital locks in each unit for added convenience and security. Residents can enjoy a private, beautiful backyard with a grill and garage parking availability.

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Fitness Center
    Other
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Outdoor common areas
    • Garden
    Services & facilities
    • 24 Hour Maintenance
    • Bicycle Storage
    • Online Maintenance Portal
    • Online Rent Payment

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Freezer
    • Garbage Disposal
    • Microwave Oven
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    Cooling
    • Central Air Conditioning
    Flooring
    • Hardwood
    • Laminate
    • Tile
    Heating
    • Gas
    Other
    • Fully Renovated Basement Apartment
    • Patio Balcony

    Special Features

    • Included In Rent
    • Included In Rent
    • Included In Rent
    • Paid By Tenant
    • Paid By Tenant
    • Paid By Tenant

    Neighborhood: Hyde Park

    Areas of interest

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    Building Location

    Getting around

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

    Nearby schools in Chicago

    Shoesmith Elementary School
    Grades K-6 • 0.5 miles
    3/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    3/10
    Student Progress Rating
    3/10
    Kozminski Elementary Community Academy
    Grades PK-8 • 0.3 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    3/10
    Student Progress Rating
    4/10
    Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School
    Grades PK-8 • 0.3 miles
    3/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    Student Progress Rating
    4/10

    Hyde Park sits on Chicago’s South Side along Lake Michigan, with a mix of leafy residential streets, historic architecture and lively commercial corridors. The lakefront offers room to walk, bike and enjoy open views, while Jackson Park and the Midway Plaisance add broad green spaces and outdoor routes. The Museum of Science and Industry is a major neighborhood landmark, and the area’s cultural life also includes the University of Chicago’s galleries and performance venues. Hyde Park’s shops, restaurants and coffee spots cluster around 53rd Street and 57th Street, with options ranging from casual cafés to destination dining. Metra and CTA buses connect the neighborhood with other parts of Chicago, and cycling is practical along local streets and lakefront paths. Hyde Park neighborhood rental listings have a median rent of $2,145 per month and a typical range of $875 to $5,800.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Ellis Gardens?

    Ellis Gardens has a walk score of 83, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of Ellis Gardens?

    Ellis Gardens has a transit score of 67, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to Ellis Gardens?

    The schools assigned to Ellis Gardens include Shoesmith Elementary School, Kozminski Elementary Community Academy, and Reavis Elementary Math & Sci Spec School.

    What neighborhood is Ellis Gardens in?

    Ellis Gardens is in the Hyde Park neighborhood in Chicago, IL.

    What are Ellis Gardens's policies on pets?

    A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit. A maximum of 2 large dogs are allowed per unit.

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