West Village Homes for Sale

West Village is an Evanston neighborhood home to a vibrant, walkable arts district that has transformed from a hub of small businesses into a grassroots creative community. Anchored by the galleries and studios of Florence Avenue, the neighborhood features wall-to-wall displays of ceramics, paintings and handmade items in repurposed storefronts. Evanston Made, a nonprofit organization supporting local artists, hosts monthly markets and self-guided art tours. Meanwhile, events like the Umbrella Arts Festival and the Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival celebrate creativity throughout the city. The area’s artistic culture is also on display at the nearby Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park, which features over 60 sculptures along a 2-mile stretch by the North Shore Channel and the North Shore Channel Trail. Grandmother Park offers a playground, walking path and picnic benches in the heart of West Village. West Village embraces traditional architecture. Magnolia trees line residential streets, which feature brick ranch-style homes, bungalows, Colonial Revivals, duplexes and two-flats. Dining options include Zentli, a mural-lined eatery serving Mexican street food. Windy City Flavors is a casual spot that sponsors the neighborhood’s West Village Jamboree. Art supply stores like Evanston Print & Paper Shop and The WasteShed Evanston are within walking distance. Essential shopping is available at Valli Produce, with additional grocery stores like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods located downtown. Public schools include the well-rated Dewey Elementary School, Nichols Middle School and Evanston Township High School. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School is a highly rated public magnet school for kindergarten through eighth grade. The West Village Arts District is pedestrian and bike-friendly, with access to CTA bus stops and bike lanes. Two nearby Metra stations and the 'L' train’s Purple Line offer convenient commutes to Chicago.