West End
Neighborhood in Evanston, Illinois
Cook County 60201, 60202
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tamika Marks
Tamika Marks
Trademarks & Associates
(888) 589-1720
220 Total Sales
1 in West End
$311,000 Price
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Noah Robinson
Noah Robinson
Real Broker LLC
(312) 584-5751
133 Total Sales
1 in West End
$345,000 Price
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Mary Summerville
Mary Summerville
Coldwell Banker
(630) 931-8695
362 Total Sales
14 in West End
$310K - $925K Price Range
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Todd Trawinski
Todd Trawinski
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(224) 313-0032
105 Total Sales
1 in West End
$360,000 Price
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Catherine Pabatao
Catherine Pabatao
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(312) 376-0927
95 Total Sales
1 in West End
$315,000 Price
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Jennifer Fay
Jennifer Fay
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX PREMIER
(708) 905-9850
119 Total Sales
3 in West End
$240K - $550K Price Range
Schools
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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
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
West End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West End, Evanston sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West End, Evanston over the last 12 months is $377,500, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$367,000
Median Sale Price
$377,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$380,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$345,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$296
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
452
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,788
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,596
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,602
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
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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