Houses Illinois Cook County Evanston

$3,200 / Month

521 Chicago Ave

Evanston, IL 60202

312-752-0055

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

3
Square Feet

2,326 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Deck
2 Car Attached Garage
Living Room
Laundry Room
Central Air
Dining Room

521 Chicago Ave

About This Home

Available Now

This meticulously maintained townhome perfectly balances modern sophistication with everyday comfort. The interior feels bright and airy,thanks to high ceilings and oversized windows that flood the space with natural light. The floor plan features two spacious bedrooms,2.5 bathrooms,and a versatile den. The open-concept main level is designed for effortless hosting,centered around a chef's kitchen with granite countertops,stainless steel appliances,and a kitchen balcony. On the top floor,you'll find a dedicated laundry room and access to a private rooftop deck. Plus a two-car attached garage and several recent high-value upgrades,including a new roof (2023) and a new deck and water heater (2025). Ideally situated just moments from the CTA Purple Line,Metra,Lake Michigan,and local dining,this pet-friendly residence offers a lifestyle of total convenience. MLS# MRD12727523 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.

521 Chicago 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.

* 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.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 2003

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2.5 Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Potential Bedrooms

Home Design

Brick Exterior Construction Property Attached Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Living Room Dining Room Family Room 2,326 Sq Ft Home 4-Story Property

Laundry

Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 8/7/26 Rent includes electricity, heat, water, parking, scavenger

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

2 Car Attached Garage Parking Available Parking Included in Price

Schools

Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

Central Air Lake Michigan Water Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed

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
Cats
- Allowed

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.

Contact

Listed by Julie Bird | Compass
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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

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Northwestern Univ., Evanston	Drive:	6 min	2.5 mi
Loyola University, Lakeshore	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus	Drive:	8 min	4.4 mi
Northeastern Ill. Univ.	Drive:	11 min	5.4 mi

521 Chicago Ave is within 6 minutes or 2.5 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

339 Students

Attendance Zone

Gale Elementary Community Academy

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

339 Students

Nearby

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

Rice Childrens Center (Residential)

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

Nearby

Pope John XXIII School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

234 Students

Nearby

Howard Area Leadership Academy

Private High School

Grades 9-12

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include South Boulevard Station, located 0.1 mile from 521 Chicago Ave. 521 Chicago Ave is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 14.4 miles or 26 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 23.4 miles or 35 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
South Boulevard Station	Walk:	1 min	0.1 mi
Main Street Station	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Howard Terminal	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Dempster Station	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Jarvis Station	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Main St.	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Rogers Park	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Evanston (Davis St.)	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Peterson/Ridge	Drive:	5 min	2.8 mi
Central St.	Drive:	6 min	3.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Chicago O'Hare International	Drive:	26 min	14.4 mi
Chicago Midway International	Drive:	35 min	23.4 mi

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 521 Chicago Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Southpoint Plaza	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
801-809 Main St	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
1901 W Howard St	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi

521 Chicago Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Touhy Park	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Pooch Park	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi
Channelside Park	Drive:	3 min	1.7 mi
Merrick Rose Garden	Drive:	3 min	1.8 mi
Rogers Park	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi

521 Chicago Ave has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including Touhy Park, Merrick Rose Garden, and Pooch Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Presence Saint Francis Hospital	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital	Drive:	5 min	3.2 mi
Methodist Hospital of Chicago	Drive:	8 min	3.9 mi

521 Chicago Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Presence Saint Francis Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 12 minute walk.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove	Drive:	33 min	18.0 mi
Great Lakes Naval Training Center	Drive:	36 min	25.5 mi
US Military Reservation Naperville	Drive:	56 min	36.1 mi

521 Chicago Ave has 3 military bases within 36.1 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 18.0 miles away and a 33 minute drive.