$385,321Average Value$292Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
The west end of Evanston
An aptly titled neighborhood on Evanston's west side, The West End neighborhood features the North Shore Channel on the western border with numerous recreation options alongside the water. “This used to be a large industrial area, but some of those businesses closed, and I’m hoping that some will be repurposed into loft apartments or something similar,” says Mary Rosinski, a broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, who has lived in Evanston for 34 years. “There are still some buildings that are occupied.” The companies that operate in the neighborhood include a metal manufacturer and Bernard Food Industries, which makes the sugar substitute Sweet ‘n’ Low. Evanston is also home to the 22,000 students at Northwestern University, a renowned private research school.
Recreation along the North Shore Channel
On both sides of the North Shore Channel, walkers and bikers can traverse the entirety of the North Shore Channel Trail, which runs from the Northwestern University campus 8 miles into Chicago. The trail goes by the West End neighborhood and past a couple of parks that hug the Evanston side of the channel. Harbert Park runs north to south between Main Street and Dempster Avenue, with a playground area and a full basketball court. Dozens of sculptures can be seen on the other side of the channel, part of the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park. Channelside Park on the south side of Main Street has multiple soccer fields, a skate park and a dog park to give four-legged family members some exercise. For indoor recreation, the Robert Crown Community Center, which opened in 2020, has state-of-the-art facilities, including two NHL-sized hockey rinks, a 200-meter running and walking track and a branch of the Evanston Public Library.
The Northshore Channel Bike Trail features miles of mellow biking paths in West End.
Enjoy a well maintained basketball court at Harbert Payne Park in West End.
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West End houses for first-time homebuyers
Single-family homes in the area generally range from $300,000 to $600,000. “I say that the area is great for first-time homebuyers on the lower end of that scale if they’re willing to do a little work,” Rosinski says. “A good deal can be had if you’re open-minded.” Cape Cod and ranch-style houses with three to four bedrooms line the streets under the canopy of mature trees. Some older homes have been renovated, and many have detached garages. Some have at least a partial basement. Townhouses range from $250,000 to a newer construction unit close to $700,000. Monthly fees start at $175. With proximity to the North Shore Channel, most of the homes in the neighborhood are at moderate flood risk, according to the First Street Foundation.
Townhouses offer convenient and affordable living options in West End.
Brick Cape Cod homes are well represented in West End.
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A-plus rated Evanston Township High School
One of the draws to living in the neighborhood is access to highly-rated schools. Walker Elementary has a low student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1 and is rated an A on Niche. The class sizes are slightly smaller at Chute Middle School, with a B-plus Niche grade and a 10-to-1 student-to-teacher count. The current Evanston Township High School building on Dodge Avenue was constructed in 1924 and is a majestic castle-like structure. The school gets an A-plus and an average 93% graduation rate. “They have a cool program called Geometry in Construction,” Rosinski says. “They construct a small house, which gets delivered and put on a vacant lot in the city. Sometimes, teachers at the school live in the house.” Living in Evanston means proximity to one of the premier research universities in the country. The campus of Northwestern University is just over 2 miles to the northeast.
Evanston Township High School has many honor-level courses offered to students.
Chute Middle School is a public school in Evanston with about 581 students in grades 6-8.
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Box-store shopping south of Main Street
Most retail options are at Main Street Marketplace, on the south side of Main Street. Businesses in the area include Sam’s Club, Marshalls, Planet Fitness and Food4Less. Another grocery store option is Valli International Fresh Market, a Chicago-area grocer specializing in fresh produce. Dining options include Little Wok, a Chinese and sushi restaurant with vegan and gluten-free items, and The Supreme Burrito, a casual Mexican eatery.
Kabul House offers Afghan cuisine with a variety of halal dishes in West End.
Retail options in West End include big box stores like Sam's Club.
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Walking to downtown Evanston
The west part of Evanston is a walkable area - if the weather’s good, some go to the downtown area by foot. “I think of Evanston as a big, small city. It’s only eight blocks from Dodge Avenue to downtown. That’s not that far,” Rosinski says. One of the events in downtown Evanston is the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market, held on Saturdays from early May through early November.
Fresh mushrooms are available at the Evanston Indoor Farmers Market, near West End.
Shop for plants or produce at the Downtown Farmers Market near West End.
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CTA or Metra train
Downtown Evanston has multiple train stations on Main and Dempster Streets, about a mile from the neighborhood. The CTA Purple Line elevated train goes south into downtown Chicago, about 20 miles away, and to the Northwestern University campus to the north. In addition, the Metra commuter rail line is adjacent to the Purple Line tracks. CTA and Pace suburban buses are available on Dodge Avenue and Dempster Street. O’Hare International Airport is about 13 miles away, and the nearest hospital is 2 miles to the south at Ascension St. Francis.
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Parks in this Area
Merrick Rose Garden
Picnic Area
Trails
Botanical Gardens
Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Penny Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Leider Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
James Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Channelside Park
Boating
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Monroe Tot Lot
Harbert Payne Park
Barberton Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
27 min drive
Bus
Dempster St & Hartrey Ave
Bus
Dodge & Lee
Bus
Dodge & Greenleaf
Bus
Dempster St & Fowler Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West End
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West End, Evanston sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West End, Evanston over the last 12 months is $435,166, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$360,000
Median Single Family Price
$377,500
Median Townhouse Price
$345,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$292
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$359,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
451
Median Year Built
1955
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,788
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,642
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,602
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,537
Median Age
39
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,583
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,275
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.1%
College Graduates
42.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
94/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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