West End Home for Sale

West End in Evanston, Illinois, features a mix of Cape Cod and ranch-style single-family homes, many with three to four bedrooms, mature trees, and detached garages. Some homes have been renovated, and townhouses range from older units to newer constructions. The neighborhood is near the North Shore Channel, which poses a moderate flood risk. The North Shore Channel Trail runs nearby, offering an 8-mile path for walkers and bikers from Northwestern University into Chicago. Harbert Park and Channelside Park provide playgrounds, sports fields, and a skate park, while the Robert Crown Community Center offers modern indoor facilities, including hockey rinks and a library branch. Retail options are concentrated at Main Street Marketplace, featuring stores like Sam’s Club and Marshalls, and dining options include Little Wok and The Supreme Burrito. Downtown Evanston, about a mile away, hosts the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market from May to November. The area is accessible via the CTA Purple Line and Metra commuter rail, with O’Hare International Airport 13 miles away. Highly-rated schools such as Walker Elementary, Chute Middle School, and Evanston Township High School serve the neighborhood, with the high school known for its unique Geometry in Construction program.