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847 Chicago Ave,
Evanston, IL 60202
$3,048 - $5,981
Studio - 3 Beds
1420 Chicago
1420 N Chicago Ave,
Evanston,
IL
60201
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1420 Chicago
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Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Elevator
- Hardwood Floors
About 1420 Chicago
An extension of the Windy City's legendary Clark Street, Chicago Avenue is the central north/south road that connects Main and Dempster Streets, and downtown Evanston and Northwestern. Once dotted with the sameness of auto dealerships, it is now host to a wonderful array of shopping and dining. It's also where you'll discover 1420, a cool blend of newly renovated apartments behind an unmistakable blue brick facade (termed The Blue Whale by Northwestern students). Take a deep breath, because you're gonna flipper for this vintage 1950s residence offering newly renovated rental homes with generous floor plans and oversized windows. Great spaces that blowholes the lid off apartment living with hardwood floors, ample closets and kitchen with dishwasher, not to mention a brand spanking new laundry room and fitness center, on-premise parking and amenities such as Internet and DirecTV Family
1420 Chicago is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65 attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Clubhouse
- Laundry Facilities
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Vintage Building
- Fitness Center
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Satellite TV
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
Location
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Located along Lake Michigan's shoreline just north of Chicago, Evanston combines city convenience with tree-lined neighborhoods. Home to Northwestern University, this city of 78,110 residents offers a rich cultural scene and strong educational heritage. The downtown area near the Davis Street Metra and CTA stations features independent shops and restaurants. Current rental rates show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,823 per month and two-bedroom units at $2,437, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.1% and 1.7% respectively.
Evanston's outdoor spaces include several Lake Michigan beaches, the Ladd Arboretum, and parks throughout its neighborhoods. The Grosse Point Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark, stands as a reminder of the city's maritime history. Housing options include newer developments downtown, classic apartments near campus, and residences along Central Street and the Main-Dempster Mile.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 24 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.7 mi |
1420 Chicago is within 24 minutes or 1.3 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
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
222 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
650 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,691 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
387 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Evanston include Dempster Station, located 0.2 mile from 1420 Chicago. 1420 Chicago is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.6 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 24.5 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 29 min | 15.6 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 38 min | 24.5 mi |
Time and distance from 1420 Chicago.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
1420 Chicago 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 | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Merrick Rose Garden
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Shakespeare Garden
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Dearborn Observatory
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
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Grosse Point Lighthouse
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
1420 Chicago has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
1420 Chicago has 3 hospitals within 5.7 miles, the nearest is Presence Saint Francis Hospital which is 1.9 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 32 min | 17.4 mi |
1420 Chicago is 17.4 miles and a 32 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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1420 N Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201