Southeast Evanston House for Sale

Southeast Evanston is a historic neighborhood on Lake Michigan’s western shore. It’s home to the Lakeshore Historic District, which features a variety of late 19th and early 20th-century homes. This includes Italianate, Queen Anne, Tudor Revival and Georgian Revival-style builds, with bungalows and American Foursquares scattered throughout the area. Mature trees and landscaped gardens contribute to the community’s timeless charm, where both St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Lake Street Church of Evanston have been serving residents since the 1800s. Residents have access to pocket parks like Baker Park, which has playgrounds, swings and a basketball court. In Dawes Park, the Arrington Lagoon is popular for winter ice skating. Evanston and Lee Street Beaches provide swimming and watercraft rentals with views of Chicago’s skyline. For shopping and dining, residents can head to Main-Dempster Mile. The commercial district features favorites such as Firehouse Grill and Cross-Rhodes Restaurant. Trader Joe’s and Jewel-Osco meet shopping needs near Downtown Evanston, a few blocks north. Students benefit from the well-rated Dewey Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Nichols Middle School and Evanston Township High School. Northwestern University is less than a mile from Southeast Evanston. Commuters are conveniently located near Main Street Station, which provides easy access to downtown Chicago. Ascension Saint Francis provides health care just outside the neighborhood.