$1,825
Total Monthly Price
804 Forest Ave Unit 2
Evanston, IL 60202
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
800 sq ft
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Available
Available Aug 1
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Fireplace
804 Forest Ave Unit 2
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About This Home
12 Month Lease
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Available Aug 1
Spacious 1-Bedroom Condo with Vintage Charm & Modern Updates – Prime Evanston Location! This over-sized 1-bedroom condo offers the perfect blend of classic vintage architecture and thoughtful modern upgrades. Step into a sun-filled living room featuring a decorative fireplace, original built-in bookshelves, soaring ceilings, crown moldings, and beautifully maintained oak hardwood floors. Enjoy a stunning sunroom with five large windows and tree-lined views, capturing natural light from the north, east, and south. The massive formal dining room provides ample space for both a full dining set and a dedicated home office. The updated kitchen features 42” cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and warm maple flooring. (Note: listing photos show the kitchen before all cabinet doors were installed — they are now in place.) Located on a picturesque, residential tree-lined street just steps from Lake Michigan, this home is a short walk to local favorites like Sketchbook Tap Room, Lefty's Bagels, Brother’s K, and the vibrant Chicago Ave/Main Street shopping district. Commuting is a breeze with nearby access to the Purple Line, Metra Station, and Northwestern shuttle. Mandatory Resident Benefit Package additional $40.00 per month; includes renters insurance, positive credit reporting for on-time rental payments, identity fraud protection and more. Images are virtually staged and from before current resident moved in.
804 Forest Ave is a condo 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.
Condo Features
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
Fireplace
Crown Molding
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Office
- Sunroom
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Crown Molding
- Laundry Facilities
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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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 | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.0 mi |
804 Forest Ave Unit 2 is within 5 minutes or 2.0 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
339 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
339 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
612 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,457 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
344 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Evanston include Main Street Station, located 0.3 mile from 804 Forest Ave Unit 2. 804 Forest Ave Unit 2 is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 14.9 miles or 28 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 23.5 miles or 35 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 28 min | 14.9 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 35 min | 23.5 mi |
Getting Around
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
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 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™
77
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 804 Forest Ave Unit 2.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
804 Forest Ave Unit 2 has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Merrick Rose Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Touhy Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
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Shakespeare Garden
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
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Dearborn Observatory
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Rogers Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
804 Forest Ave Unit 2 has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Touhy Park, and Shakespeare Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
804 Forest Ave Unit 2 has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is Presence Saint Francis Hospital which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 34 min | 18.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 37 min | 25.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 58 min | 36.6 mi |
804 Forest Ave Unit 2 has 3 military bases within 36.6 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 18.3 miles away and a 34 minute drive.
Amenities
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
- Office
- Sunroom
- Built-In Bookshelves
- Crown Molding
- Laundry Facilities
804 Forest Ave Unit 2 Photos
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
804 Forest Ave
Evanston, IL 60202