North Evanston Homes for Sale

North Evanston is a residential area where quiet streets feature a diverse range of architectural styles. Set along Evanston’s northern edge, it offers everything from Georgian, Colonial Revival and Tudor-style homes to traditional bungalows, cottages and ranch-style builds. Newer constructions feature contemporary and Prairie-style design and tend to be more expensive. The neighborhood also features a few multi-family properties, including condos and townhomes. North Evanston benefits from highly rated schools in Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Willard Elementary School, Haven Middle School and Evanston Township High School all earn good ratings. Nearby Northwestern University is known for its strong academic programs. North Evanston is home to Perkins Woods, the city’s only forest preserve. It features walking trails near Lincolnwood Elementary. Cartwright Park offers playgrounds and sports facilities, while Eggleston Park and McCormick Park link to the North Shore Channel and the Ladd Arboretum. The Eggleston Park Food Forest offers sustainable produce, and the Evanston Ecology Center is scheduled to reopen in 2025 following renovations. The Evans at Canal Shores golf course is another local feature. For shopping, Whole Foods Market, Jewel-Osco and T.J. Maxx are nearby, along with specialty stores like Hollywood Feed and The Needle’s Excellency. Dining options on Central Street include Hewn bakery, The Fat Shallot sandwich shop and Hecky’s Barbecue. Residents are about 2 miles from downtown Evanston and 16 miles north of the Chicago Loop. The Central Street Metra station provides access to Chicago. The nearest emergency room is at Ascension St. Francis Hospital, 3 miles south, and Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 15 miles southwest.