Updated sunny farmhouse just a stone's throw from the goodies and convenience of Central Street shops,dining,Art Center,and Metra. New flooring throughout,two new baths,new kitchen,and lots of living space with main floor family room opening to a sunroom with access to the rear deck. White cabinet kitchen with stainless appliances opens to the dining room with island seating,full bath on the first floor and front porch for additional living space in the summertime. Three bedrooms and sitting room in the primary and second full bath on the second floor,unfinished basement with storage and laundry. Garage and side apron for additional parking. Rear yard is fenced in. Pets ok $25/mo each animal. One year minimum lease. 650 credit and background check required for each occupant over 18 years. Income suggested to be 3X monthly rent. Available immediately. MLS# MRD12554713
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Home Details
Year Built
Built in 1906 | Remodeled in 2025
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Bathroom on Main Level2 Full Bathrooms3 Bedrooms3 Potential Bedrooms
Flooring
Ceramic TileLuxury Vinyl TileLaminate
Home Design
Brick Exterior ConstructionAsphalt RoofConcrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
Living Room with FireplaceHeated Sun or Florida RoomSitting RoomStorageCombination Dining and Living RoomFamily Room2,044 Sq Ft Home2-Story Property
Security Deposit $4,300Property Available on 2/14/2612 Month Lease TermRent includes parking, scavenger
Lot Details
Lot Dimensions are 50x115
Outdoor Features
DeckEnclosed Patio or Porch
Parking
1 Car Detached GarageOn-Street ParkingParking AvailableOff-Street ParkingGarage Door OpenerDrivewayParking Included in Price
Schools
Kingsley Elementary SchoolHaven Middle SchoolEvanston Twp High School
Unfinished Basement
Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Utilities
Forced Air Heating and Cooling SystemLake Michigan WaterHeating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
Amenities
Community Storage Space
Pet Policy
Dogs AllowedPets up to 75 lbsPet Deposit Required
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.
Dogs
Allowed
Garage Lot
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.
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.
2639 Prairie Ave is within 5 minutes or 2.1 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus and Loyola University, Lakeshore.
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Transportation options available in Evanston include Central Station (Purple Line), located 0.8 mile from 2639 Prairie Ave. 2639 Prairie Ave is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 14.8 miles or 28 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 26.2 miles or 40 minutes away.
2639 Prairie Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation
Distance
Parks and Recreation
Distance
Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
Walk:
17 min
0.9 mi
Grosse Point Lighthouse
Drive:
2 min
1.3 mi
Dearborn Observatory
Drive:
3 min
1.7 mi
Shakespeare Garden
Drive:
3 min
1.9 mi
Skokie's Central Park
Drive:
5 min
2.3 mi
2639 Prairie Ave has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center, Grosse Point Lighthouse, and Dearborn Observatory.
2639 Prairie Ave has 3 hospitals within 7.0 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 1.0 miles away and a 19 minute walk.
2639 Prairie Ave is 16.2 miles from US Military Reservation Elk Grove, and is convenient to other military bases, including Great Lakes Naval Training Center.
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