1228 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
What This Apartment Offers
Welcome to my bright airy 3 bedroom fully furnished apartment located in Evanston's Lake Shore Historic District, 5 minutes from Evanston's renowned... Northwestern University, and 5 minutes from Downtown Evanston, and Lake Michigan. This historic outstanding restoration award winning estate hosts a third floor apartment that feels like a home, and includes: a large eat in kitchen with island, seating area, granite countertops, maple cabinets and all your desires in amenities, 3 spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, 2 spacious bathrooms, a large laundry room, with hallway corridor leading to a enormous living room with vaulted ceiling, wonderful seating for a large group along with a Samsung Smart TV mounted on the wall. Walkability gets a high score as you are 5 minutes from groceries, restaurants, shops, parks, METRA and CTA public transportation; NU also has bus stops nearby. Many more features are present but to get a real picture of the grandeur inside this gem, please call or text Blair to set up an appointment to physically see. Pricing is all inclusive of gas, electric, water, scavenger, snow removal and professional landscaping. This property is Broker Owned and Managed for over 28 years by Blair
Unit #3
- $3,675
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2200 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Coffee System
- Dishwasher
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Freezer
- Furnished
- Garden
- Granite Countertops
- Grill
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- High Ceilings
- High Speed Internet Access
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Large Bedrooms
- Lawn
- Linen Closet
- Microwave
- Oven
- Patio
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Security System
- Smoke Free
- Sprinkler System
- Storage Units
- Vacuum System
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Washer/Dryer
- Wi-Fi
- Window Coverings
- Yard
Community Features
- Furnished Units Available
- Gated
- Grill
- Laundry Facilities
- Playground
- Storage Space
- Tennis Court
- Utilities Included
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 is an apartment for rent in Evanston, IL
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
- Surface Lot$175/mo
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Get In Touch
Evanston, IL 60202
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable70 / 100
Transit
Some public transit50 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active71 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Dewey Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Nichols Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Chiaravalle Montessori School
Grades PK-8
Private
Gale Elementary Community Academy
Grades PK-8
Public
Beacon Academy
Grades 9-12
Private
Evanston Twp High School
Grades 9-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Northwestern Univ., Evanston
Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Loyola University, Lakeshore
Drive: 8 min (3.7 mi)
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus
Drive: 12 min (5.7 mi)
Northeastern Ill. Univ.
Drive: 14 min (6.7 mi)
Discover Evanston, Evanston, IL
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 proximity to Dempster & Chicago Plaza, 604-606 Davis St, and The Shops at Sherman Plaza. Dempster & Chicago Plaza is 0.3 miles away, and 604-606 Davis St is within an 11 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.5 miles. Transit options include Dempster Station and Main Street Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.
Airports
Living in Evanston provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 30 minutes from 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 24.2 miles away.
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