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    Owners patio at rear of home - 1228 Forest Ave
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    Apartment Entry - 1228 Forest Ave
$3,675 Total Monthly Price

1228 Forest Ave Unit #3

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Evanston, IL 60202

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    2,200 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Furnished
  • Patio
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Yard
  • Gated
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $3,675 deposit, Available Now

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

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

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Island Kitchen

Granite Countertops

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Storage Space
  • Sprinkler System
  • Vacuum System

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Coffee System

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Furnished
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer
  • Cable
  • Air Conditioning

Property Information

  • Built in 1897
  • 2 units
  • Furnished Units Available

Contact

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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Evanston

Evanston sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan directly north of Chicago, holding its own as a full-fledged city rather than simply a suburb in the shadow of its neighbor. Northwestern University, founded in 1851 and one of the country's leading research institutions, anchors much of the city's identity and shapes its intellectual energy. The broader economy draws corporate leadership as well, and Evanston's independent commercial corridors reflect a city that takes its own character seriously.

Distinct neighborhoods give the city real variety. Downtown near Davis Street buzzes with independent shops and transit access, the Main-Dempster Mile carries a more relaxed, arts-forward feel, and Central Street offers a quieter, small-town atmosphere with specialty retailers and historic architecture throughout the Ridge Historic District. The lakefront is never far, with beaches, parks, and the 1873 Grosse Point Lighthouse adding genuine texture to daily life.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities 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
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 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
Gale Elementary Community Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
339 Students
Nearby
Dewey Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
318 Students
Attendance Zone
Nichols Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
612 Students
Attendance Zone
Evanston Twp High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,457 Students
Attendance Zone
Chiaravalle Montessori School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
344 Students
Nearby
Beacon Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include Dempster Station, located 0.4 mile from 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3. 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 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
Dempster Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Main Street Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Davis Station
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
South Boulevard Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Foster Station
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Evanston Main Street Station
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Evanston Davis Street Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Evanston Central Street Station
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Rogers Park Station
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Wilmette Station
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
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
71 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1228 Forest Ave Unit #3.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Dempster & Chicago Plaza
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
618-628 Grove St
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
604-606 Davis St
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-minute walk. 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 Unit #3 has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Presence Saint Francis Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Methodist Hospital of Chicago
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is Presence Saint Francis Hospital which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove
Drive: 33 min 17.8 mi
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Drive: 36 min 24.7 mi
US Military Reservation Naperville
Drive: 59 min 37.1 mi
1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 has 3 military bases within 37.1 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 17.8 miles away and a 33 minute drive.
Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Storage Space
  • Sprinkler System
  • Vacuum System
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Coffee System
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Furnished
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Storage Space
  • Gated
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Lawn
  • Grill
  • Garden
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court

1228 Forest Ave Unit #3 Photos

  • Frontal view of property

  • Rear view of Property

  • Owners patio at rear of home

  • Tenant Patio with table, Adirondack chairs and grill

  • Apartment Entry

  • Rear Entry to 3rd Floor Apartment

  • Kitchen Panoramic View

  • Looking NorthWest

  • SouthWest Bedroom

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