$3,950 / Month

1229 Central St

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Evanston, IL 60201

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • Square Feet

    1,900 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Jun 1

1229 Central St
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About This Home

12 Month Lease , Available Jun 1

Wonderful 4 story townhome in a desirable Central Street location across from Canal Shores golf course and walking path,the L,and Northwestern University. Soaring ceilings,floor to ceiling windows,and gleaming hardwood floors create comfortable spaces that are airy and bright. The main level has a dramatic light-filled living room,down a few steps to the kitchen with breakfast bar,granite counters,newer stainless steel appliances,and white cabinetry which opens to a dining room with wood burning fireplace and access to a private ground level patio. Upstairs is the primary bedroom with generous custom closets and a renovated bath featuring a soaking tub and separate shower. The fourth level offers two additional bedrooms,one with a large walk-in closet and private sink and the other with a large closet and access to the shared hall bath. There is also a laundry room on the 3rd level. Additionally,there is a lower garage level with storage,utility closet,a half bath and entrance to the heated indoor garage (2 spaces). The town home complex is meticulously maintained and beautifully landscaped,in a fabulous lifestyle location. MLS# MRD12606359 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.

1229 Central St is a townhome located in Cook County and the 60201 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. 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.
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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.

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Details

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Townhome Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Contact

  • Listed by Eileen Collins | Compass
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
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    Midwest Real Estate Data LLC
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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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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.9 mi
Drive: 12 min 6.2 mi
Drive: 16 min 8.0 mi
1229 Central St is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus and Loyola University, Lakeshore.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include Central Station (Purple Line), located 0.3 mile from 1229 Central St. 1229 Central St is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.1 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 26.2 miles or 40 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 4 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago O'Hare International
Drive: 29 min 15.1 mi
Chicago Midway International
Drive: 40 min 26.2 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Active
Soundscore
75 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1229 Central St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
1229 Central St has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 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
Grosse Point Lighthouse
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Dearborn Observatory
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Shakespeare Garden
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Merrick Rose Garden
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
1229 Central St has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Grosse Point Lighthouse, Dearborn Observatory, and Shakespeare Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Drive: 13 min 7.3 mi
1229 Central St has 3 hospitals within 7.3 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 0.4 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 30 min 16.6 mi
Drive: 32 min 22.9 mi
1229 Central St is 16.6 miles from US Military Reservation Elk Grove, and is convenient to other military bases, including Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

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