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847 Chicago Ave,
Evanston, IL 60202
$3,067 - $5,846
Studio - 3 Beds
John Evans Buildings
501 Davis St,
Evanston,
IL
60201
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- Walker's Paradise
- Security System
- Fireplace
- Elevator
- Hardwood Floors
About John Evans Buildings
Meet your new apartment at John Evans Buildings in Evanston. Be sure to come for a visit to see the current floorplan options. The knowledgeable leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Enjoy a wide selection of amenities at this community. These include: rentable storage units, fireplaces, and intercoms. Come see John Evans Buildings today.
John Evans Buildings 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
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Maintenance on site
Storage Space
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Security System
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Vintage Building
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Fireplace
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Fireplace
- Intercom
- Kitchen
- Hardwood Floors
- Dining Room
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Downtown Evanston | Evanston, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,807 | $1,614 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,421 | $1,864 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,247 | $2,518 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,050 | $3,629 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.8 mi |
John Evans Buildings is within 19 minutes or 1.0 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
345 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
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 Davis Station, located 0.3 mile from John Evans Buildings. John Evans Buildings is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 15.7 miles or 29 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 25.2 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 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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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 29 min | 15.7 mi |
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 38 min | 25.2 mi |
Time and distance from John Evans Buildings.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
John Evans Buildings has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-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: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Shakespeare Garden
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Dearborn Observatory
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Grosse Point Lighthouse
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
John Evans Buildings has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Merrick Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Dearborn Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
John Evans Buildings has 3 hospitals within 6.0 miles, the nearest is NorthShore University HealthSystem - Evanston Hospital which is 1.7 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 32 min | 17.2 mi |
John Evans Buildings is 17.2 miles and a 32 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.
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501 Davis St
Evanston, IL 60201