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$2,395 / Month

840 Michigan Ave

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Evanston, IL 60202

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,400 SF

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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About This Property

(847) 796-0441 - Stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse for rent in Evanston - CLICK ON THE LINK TO EXPERIENCE OUR 360° 3D TOUR ONLINE NOW!! https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=nqd3SUnZS3L This picturesque 2-story townhouse with a basement just a block from the lake, designed by acclaimed architect David Hovey is available for rent. Three levels of contemporary living, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome incorporates stunning upgrades throughout the home. This townhouse features bamboo hardwood flooring, a spacious living, wood burning fireplace and an elegant glass wall with sliding glass doors opening to a large private patio perfect for entertaining. The kitchen boasts cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, and quartz countertops with generous storage space. Both of the bedrooms are sizeable and sit on the second level with a spectacularly modernized master bathroom. The washer and dryer combo are conveniently located on the second floor. Bonus living space on the lower level with a full bathroom, wet bar, and direct access to the garage. One outdoor parking space and one indoor parking spot! Three blocks to Metra, two blocks to "L", and close to shopping and restaurants. School Data Elementary: Lincoln (65) Junior High: Nichols (65) High School: Evanston Twp (202) 12-Month Lease Agreement Required. Pets are welcome, considered on a case-by-case basis. Available Immediately. (RLNE6548731) Pet policies: Small Dogs Allowed, Cats Allowed, Large Dogs Allowed.

840 Michigan 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.

Location
840 Michigan Ave, Evanston,
IL 60202
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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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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Northwestern Univ., Evanston
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Loyola University, Lakeshore
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus
Drive: 10 min 5.4 mi
Northeastern Ill. Univ.
Drive: 13 min 6.4 mi
840 Michigan Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.9 miles from Northwestern Univ., Evanston. It is also near Loyola University, Lakeshore and Oakton C.C., Skokie Campus.
Schools
Gale Elementary Community Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
222 Students
Nearby
Lincoln Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
411 Students
Attendance Zone
Nichols Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
650 Students
Attendance Zone
Evanston Twp High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,691 Students
Attendance Zone
Chiaravalle Montessori School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
344 Students
Nearby
Fusion Academy Evanston
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
55 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Evanston include Main Street Station, located 0.4 mile from 840 Michigan Ave. 840 Michigan Ave is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.3 miles or 28 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 23.6 miles or 35 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Main Street Station
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
South Boulevard Station
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Dempster Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Davis Station
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Howard Terminal
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Evanston Main Street Station
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Evanston Davis Street Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Rogers Park Station
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Evanston Central Street Station
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Peterson/Ridge
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago O'Hare International
 Drive: 28 min 15.3 mi
Chicago Midway International
 Drive: 35 min 23.6 mi

Walkability Near 840 Michigan Ave Evanston, IL 60202

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 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
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Soundscore™
74 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 840 Michigan Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Southpoint Plaza
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Dempster & Chicago Plaza
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Church Street Station
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
840 Michigan Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 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
Merrick Rose Garden
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Shakespeare Garden
 Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Touhy Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
Dearborn Observatory
 Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
Rogers Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
840 Michigan Ave has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Touhy Park, and Shakespeare Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Presence Saint Francis Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Methodist Hospital of Chicago
Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
840 Michigan Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.9 miles, the nearest is Presence Saint Francis Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation Elk Grove
Drive: 34 min 18.2 mi
840 Michigan Ave is 18.2 miles and a 34 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.

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