Why Live in Southwest Evanston
Southwest Evanston is a neighborhood characterized by its mid-century Cape Cod, ranch-style, and split-level homes, with a suburban grid layout and minimal space between houses. The area is safer than the national average, with a low crime risk. Dawes Elementary School, Chute Middle School, and the highly rated Evanston Township High School serve the community, providing quality education. James Park is a central hub for outdoor activities, featuring soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis and pickleball courts, a community garden, and the popular sledding hill known as Mount Trashmore. Adjacent to the park is the TOCA Soccer & Sports Center, offering various indoor sports leagues and rental spaces. Channelside Park, located along the North Shore Channel, includes soccer fields, a skate park, and a dog park, with the North Shore Channel Trail extending towards Chicago. The Robert Crown Community Center, a modern facility with a public library branch, offers additional indoor recreation options. Shopping is convenient with several big-box stores and dining options along Main and Howard Streets. The neighborhood is well-connected, with CTA trains and buses, the Metra commuter rail, and proximity to Interstates 94 and 90, making downtown Chicago accessible within 13 miles. O’Hare International Airport is 12 miles away, and Ascension St. Francis Hospital is just a mile to the east.
Home Trends in Southwest Evanston, IL
On average, homes in Southwest Evanston, Evanston sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Evanston, Evanston over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$649,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$350,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$230,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$227
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median List Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-52%