Southwest Evanston Townhome for Sale

Bordering Lake Michigan, Southwest Evanston is a mixed-use area with residential streets, shopping centers and parks. James Park is a central hub for the neighborhood, offering an expansive green space with soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis and pickleball courts, a community garden and more. It’s also home to Mount Trashmore, a popular sledding hill. Next to the park is the TOCA Soccer & Sports Center. The North Shore Channel Trail passes through Channelside Park, which has a skate park and dog park. The Robert Crown Community Center, a modern facility with a public library branch, offers additional indoor recreation options. Housing options in Southwest Evanston include Cape Cod, split-level and ranch-style homes. The neighborhood’s western half is home to shopping centers like Main Street Marketplace, which features a Sam’s Club, Marshalls and more. For students, Dawes Elementary School, Chute Middle School and the highly rated Evanston Township High School serve the community. Southwest Evanston is just outside of Chicago, and residents enjoy access to CTA trains and buses. Main Street Station is a few miles away, and it’s about a 13-mile drive to downtown Chicago. Ascension St. Francis Hospital is just a mile to the east.