1228 Forest Ave

Evanston, IL 60202

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  • Monthly Rent

    $3,700

  • Bedrooms

    3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    2 ba

  • Square Feet

    2,200 sq ft

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About This Property

Fully furnished third floor apartment located in Historic Lakeshore District: near NU,near Lake,Beaches,Shopping,Downtown,Transportation. Situated two blocks from Lake Michigan,this apartment has a wonderful lake breeze,with windows open,and the apartment has 4 air conditioners units and two ceiling fans and oscillating fans for bedrooms. There's a humidification system in place for maintaining humidity during winter months. This property has been lovingly restored: 2200 Sq. Ft. of living space with 3 plus bedrooms,2 generous renovated baths,huge eat in kitchen with maple floors & cabinets,island,granite countertops,new appliances,hardwood floors throughout. This apartment is furnished with everything you need. Owner has furnishings rider noting each piece included. Sunlight from every direction,large living room with vaulted ceiling,energy efficient laundry in unit,lots of built in storage,and very easy street parking available for free. Outdoor seating area with grill for tenants,located in the wooded area at the rear of lot. Furnishing with bedding,beds,bedside tables,hampers,desks,couches,Samsung Smart TV in Living room,tables,and more. Due to furnishings,No Pets,No Smokers. It's a five-minute walk to Northwestern University,as well as walkability to: Evanston downtown area,Lake beaches,parks,tennis courts,playgrounds,transportation,restaurants,and shopping,and 25 minute drive to Chicago's downtown. Centrally positioned for easy access to everywhere you need to go. Broker owned/owner on site and quick response time for any questions. An excellent value for the price per square foot. See Floor Plan in Photo access. Available April 1st,2025 for 12-16 month lease which must renew or expire on September 1st. Secured Parking on the back of gated lot for an additional monthly is available. Video doorbell and built-in water filtration for drinking & Security System,2 Electronic Air Filters with ionizer and ultra violet light. Rent includes Wifi,Cable,all utilities,professional landscaping and snow removal,as well as on-site owner/property manager. text or Brokers use ShowingTime for appointments. 24 hours notice requested due to tenant occupancy. Available for Occupancy April 1st,2025. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

1228 Forest Ave is a house located in Cook County and the 60202 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65 attendance zone.

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Renting vs. Buying

  • Housing Cost Per Month: $3,700
    • Rent for 30 Years
      Renting doesn't build equity Future Equity
      Renting isn't tax deductible Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $0 Net Return
    • Buy Over 30 Years
      $1.45M - $2.58M Future Equity
      $654K Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction
      $118K - $1.25M Gain Net Return
$4,074 / month $565,000 Listing Price
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,288 Sq Ft
$3,733 / month $579,999 Listing Price
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,938 Sq Ft
$3,545 / month $529,000 Listing Price
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,650 Sq Ft

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engel & voelkers chicago
Midwest Real Estate Data LLC
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House Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Furnished

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Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Property Information

  • Furnished Units Available
Location
Property Address: 1228 Forest Ave, Evanston,
IL 60202
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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Furnished
City - Evanston

Everything you’ll ever need is right here in Evanston, Illinois. This diversified city boasts pristine public schools, community parks, and glistening views of Lake Michigan. Situated on the lake’s shoreline in northeast Illinois, Evanston is located just 14 miles north of Chicago, a great perk for commuters or lovers of the Windy City.

A staple to the community, Northwestern University offers a beautiful lakefront campus that adds to the community’s focus on quality education, also supported by the great public schools in the Evanston/Skokie School District 65. A long strip of community parks reside on either side of the river that travels through Evanston, branching from Wilmette Harbor off of Lake Michigan. From athletic courts and biking trails to playgrounds and lush lawns, these parks offer a multitude of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors while overlooking Evanston’s rushing river.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
Drive: 14 min 6.7 mi
1228 Forest Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
345 Students
Attendance Zone
6
Out of 10
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
222 Students
Nearby
3
Out of 10
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
650 Students
Attendance Zone
5
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,691 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
387 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include Dempster Station, located 0.4 mile from 1228 Forest Ave. 1228 Forest Ave is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.4 miles or 30 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 24.2 miles or 37 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago O'Hare International
Drive: 30 min 15.4 mi
Chicago Midway International
Drive: 37 min 24.2 mi
Very Walkable
84
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
52
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
87
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1228 Forest Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
1228 Forest Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Merrick Rose Garden
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Shakespeare Garden
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Dearborn Observatory
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Grosse Point Lighthouse
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Touhy Park
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
1228 Forest Ave has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
1228 Forest Ave has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is Presence Saint Francis Hospital which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 33 min 17.8 mi
1228 Forest Ave is 17.8 miles and a 33 minutes from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.

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