Your Guide to Buying a Home in Evanston, IL

Buying a Home in Evanston, Illinois

Evanston is located in Cook County

Located just north of Chicago, Evanston is a stunning natural setting on the shores of Lake Michigan. Wide sandy beaches, historic homes on landscaped boulevards, tree-lined bicycle paths and beautiful parks make Evanston a popular playground in all seasons.

Enjoy a cappuccino at a sidewalk cafe, explore museums and galleries, see professional performances of music, theater and dance... all in Evanston. On summer weekends, Evanston showcases its proud ethnic and cultural diversity; attracting thousands of visitors with fabulous festivals, fairs and a colorful Farmers' Market.

Evanston is an adventure in dining. From award-winning Mediterranean cuisine and Japanese sushi to French, Asian and Regional specialities; Evanston's unique restaurants offer quality food to satisfy the most sophisticated palate with some of the best dining in the area.

The shores of Lake Michigan set the stage for Evanston's numerous cultural, historic and recreational attractions –- 4 National Landmarks, 10 museums, 8 performance venues, 80 parks and a public golf course.

The Bahai House of Worship One of only seven temples of its kind.

You may want to begin your Evanston adventure on the campus of Northwestern University where sports enthusiasts can watch Big Ten football, art lovers can visit the newly reopened Block Museum of Art and gardeners can wander through the 80-year-old Shakespeare Garden.

Or you may want stroll the tree-lined streets of Evanston, which boast examples of Queen Anne, Tudor and Prairie style architecture. Stop at the Charles Gates Dawes house for a peek at what turn of the century living was like for a former US Vice President, or at the Frances Willard House to see artifacts from the prohibition crusade and women’s suffrage.