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  • 6949-59 S Paxton Ave E

    Chicago, IL 60649

    Apartment building
    Studio-3 beds

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    Unit 2206-6959
    2 bd, 1 ba
    750
    Now
    Fees may apply
    $1,075
    Unit 2149-2151
    2 bd, 1 ba
    1,000
    Now
    Fees may apply
    $1,550

    Neighborhood: South Shore

    Areas of interest

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    Getting around

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

    Nearby schools in Chicago

    Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
    Grades PK-8 • 0.5 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    3/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10
    Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
    Grades 9-12 • 1.3 miles
    1/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    College Readiness Rating
    1/10
    South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
    Grades 9-12 • 0.4 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    College Readiness Rating
    4/10

    South Shore stretches along Lake Michigan on Chicago’s Far South Side, with a shoreline setting, lake breezes and cold, snowy winters. Jackson Park borders the neighborhood to the north, while Rainbow Beach offers lakefront paths, sand and open space. The South Shore Cultural Center, a landmark in a former country club, anchors the area’s architecture and arts presence; nearby, the lakefront golf course and parkland add room for outdoor recreation. Local dining and coffee shops are scattered along commercial corridors, with everyday shopping nearby and more options elsewhere in the city. Residents can travel by Metra Electric rail, CTA buses and car, while lakefront paths support walking and cycling. For the South Shore neighborhood, the median rent is $1,450 per month, with a typical range of $745 to $3,500.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is 6949-59 S Paxton Ave E located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    6949-59 S Paxton Ave E is located at 6949-59 S Paxton Ave E in South Shore, Chicago, IL. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Give Me Some Sugah, Surf's Up South Shore, and Majani Restaurant.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 6949-59 S Paxton Ave E?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 6949-59 S Paxton Ave E include Fresenius Kidney Care Neomedica South Shore (0.4 miles away), South Shore Hospital (0.5 miles away), and Jackson Park Hospital & Medical Center (0.7 miles away).

    What schools are assigned to 6949-59 S Paxton Ave E?

    The schools assigned to 6949-59 S Paxton Ave E include Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy, Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School, and South Shore Intl Col Prep High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 6949-59 S Paxton Ave E?

    6949-59 S Paxton Ave E is located near 9 grocery stores, including Local Market Foods (0.6 miles) and ALDI (0.9 miles). Additional shopping options, including Family Dollar, are approximately 0.4 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near 6949-59 S Paxton Ave E?

    6949-59 S Paxton Ave E is located within 0.6 miles of Higher Learning Deveolpment, 0.9 miles of Kankakee Institute of Technology, and 1 mile of AccentCare Personal Care Services.

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