Evanston, Chicago
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Discover Evanston, IL — a lakefront Chicago suburb with Northwestern University, excellent schools, beaches, parks, and fast CTA/Metra commutes. Find homes, condos and investment opportunities.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Get pre‑approved and prioritize transit/street‑parking for your commute needs
- 2.Confirm school boundaries with the district before making offers
- 3.Schedule thorough inspections for older homes (mechanical and structural updates are common)
- 4.Review condo/HOA rules for rental limits and assessments
- 5.Work with a local agent to evaluate neighborhood comparables and seasonal market shifts
Common Property Types
- • Historic single‑family homes and bungalows
- • Condominiums (lakefront and downtown)
- • Townhomes and new construction infill
- • Rental apartments and student housing
Who Lives Here
Evanston (population ~70–75k) is diverse and highly educated, with a mix of families, students, university staff and professionals. The presence of Northwestern University keeps the population younger in some neighborhoods and adds to cultural vibrancy.
Transport
- • CTA Purple Line — multiple stops through Evanston with easy access to the Loop
- • Metra Union Pacific North — commuter rail service to downtown Chicago
- • CTA and Pace buses for local connections
- • Easy access to I‑94/Edens Expressway for regional driving; reasonable drive times to O'Hare and downtown Chicago
Schools
- • Northwestern University (major private research university)
- • Evanston Township High School (ETHS)
- • Evanston/Skokie School District 65 (multiple neighborhood K–8 schools)
Amenities
- • Lighthouse Beach and Dawes Park (lakefront beaches and green space)
- • Robert Crown Community Center & Ice Complex
- • NorthShore University HealthSystem — Evanston Hospital
- • Block Museum of Art, Evanston Art Center, Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Stable long‑term demand driven by Northwestern University, strong transit connections to Chicago, and limited lakefront supply. Good rental potential for student and professional tenants; select neighborhoods offer consistent appreciation.
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