1228 Forest Ave #3

Beautifully landscaped exterior of the home offers a relaxing, calm backdrop to living in this apartment. Owners live in 1st and 2nd floor and have resided and rented for the past 27 years. The Coach House has also housed tenants during that time
Front Facade at Side Drive on Forest Avenue and driveway acts as access to
 apartment entry at the rear of the home.
Aerial view of LakeShore Historic District overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan
Back stair entry from yard to apartment
landlord/owner pays great attention to keeping the landscaping beautifully manicured throughout the season.
landscaped Patio behind main house and apartment
Back Door Entry to Mud Room and Apartment Entry Door
Mud Room Entry shared with Homeowners who reside on 1st and 2nd floor of the property.
On the left, is the key lock entry to 3rd Floor residence
Locked key entry to staircase at the rear of property to 3rd floor residence.
Hall Closet located at 2nd floor landing
Stairwell from 2nd floor landing where Coat Closet is located, traveling one floor up to third floor apartment
View down from Kitchen entry to stairwell.
Entry to living area of apartment at the top of third floor staircase.
Kitchen looking NorthEast
Kitchen looking SouthEast.
Stainless steel double bowl sink with built in Pure Water Filter System.
Cuisineart Coffee Maker, Coffee Grinder, Granite Countertops, and Dishwasher; along with all kitchen furnishings.
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Kitchen looking Northwest
Dining Table in Kitchen, with corner view of East Wall to the left of the sink
Dusty Rose Bedroom at NorthWest Corner of 3rd floor
Dusty Rose Bedroom; one of three bedrooms fully equipped with desk, office chair, pine bed, pine dresser, pine bedside table, desk lamp, bookcase, alarm clock, waste basket, mini club chair, bed linens, and more.
Office desk, lamp, easy desk chair with swivel, and bookcase. Comfy chair, dresser and laundry basket in background. All pine floors and furniture...
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Looking NorthWest
Main Bedroom facing South with Queen bed. All furnishings included
Buiit in Cabinet in Main bedroom on West Wall.
Pine built in dresser in main bedroom closet
Living Room looking East
Living Room Looking SouthEast
Living Room looking SouthWest
Living Room view shows long corridor hallways; there is a door separating living area which can be nice if you need to separate noise from the rest of the apartment
Chaise Lounge with wicker side table and Vintage framed Parisian Fashion Prints purchased from a street vendor on the Seine in Paris.
Living Room looking North West
Inside of Bathroom Door adorns three satin nickel hooks for hanging
Behind Bathroom Door is LInen Closet with labels on each sheet and towel type for easy access.
Linen Closet within Master Bathroom
East end full spacious bathroom with clawfoot tub, wall hung porcelain sink, and Linen Closet
Front bathroom is spacious and sunfilled with wainscoating drawing on traditional theme: hexagonal ceramic tile floor, traditional medicine cabinet, antique wall hung porcelain sink, solid caste iron clawfoot tub and linen closet
SouthWest corner of apartment there is a bathroom with a large shower. All rooms are bright and sunfilled.
Interior of West facing Bathroom with Full size shower with built in bench
This seat allows for relaxation and hand shower use in the expansive Shower. Ribbed glass door is adjacent
Separate spacious Laundry Room with HIgh Efficiency Front Load Washer and Dryer
Laundry Room beyond machines: cart with cleaning supplies, Miele vacuum, clothes baskets, 2 drying racks
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Tenant outdoor patio underneath a forested private area at the rear of the home.
View of property from Tenant inspired private patio
Rear view of property looking Northeast behind Patio and Parking area
Landscaped lawn with garden beds surrounding with various trees lining the edge of property
Lilac bushes in bloom in June on South facing Garden Bed
Rose and Vegetable Garden facing South
Vegetable Garden looking south at perimeter Cedar Fence which surrounds the property from the Porch to the alley with a cantilevered gate and another hand gate for pedestrian use
Side entry to garden from Front Porch
Front landscaping bed in front of porch facing East
Front Bed landscaping at East facing edge of property
larger expansive view of front of property. It is simply breathtaking. I've brought my visions from Scotland and England Manor homes back to Evanston
Night light is strategically positioned to enhance the natural beauty throughout the trees and landscaping for both personal enjoyment and also security
a Gas Fire Pit is positioned on the landscaped Patio at the rear of the home
Tree lighting has been installed for its visual beautification as well as security
At night, you can see the tree branches light up as if they are coming to life in a dance
Rear Man Gate is positioned for easy access to both Recycling Bins and regular Garbage cans, to enter Alley behind property
Cantilevered electric gate at the rear of the property allows for easy access by car or foot traffic. 1 exterior parking space is available for an additional cost of $125.00 per month.
Floor Plan of Third Floor showing 2200 square feet of living space, equal to that of a cosy home.
  • Furnished

$3,750/ mo
Doesn't include deposits and fees
3 beds2 baths2200 sqft condo
Available June 15
1228 Forest Ave #3

Your booked tour

What you get

No petsIn-unit laundryParkingAir conditioning

Costs, fees, and lease terms

Lease terms

The apartment rent is all inclusive of water, electric, gas, wifi, cable, scavenger garbage pick up, snow removal, professional landscaping. There is a designated patio at the rear of the property for tenants, along with parking behind the house in one designated spot. The additional cost of parking space is $175.00 per month. A duration of a minimum of 12 months lease is required and can be for longer or renewable upon lease renewal period.

Pets

  • Dogs

    Not allowed
  • Cats

    Not allowed

The neighborhood

About the building

Fully furnished third floor apartment located in Historic Lakeshore District: near NU, near Lake, Beaches, Shopping, Downtown, Transportation. Situated two blocks from Lake Michigan, this apartment has a wonderful lake breeze, with windows open, and the apartment has 4 air conditioners units and two ceiling fans and oscillating fans for bedrooms. There's a humidification system in place for maintaining humidity during winter months. This property has been lovingly restored: 2200 Sq. Ft. of living space with 3 plus bedrooms, 2 generous renovated baths, huge eat in kitchen with maple floors & cabinets, island, granite countertops, new appliances, hardwood floors throughout. This apartment is furnished with everything you need. One outdoor enclosed secure parking place is included. Owner has furnishings rider noting each piece included. Sunlight from every direction, large living room with vaulted ceiling, energy efficient laundry in unit, lots of built in storage, additionally, easy street parking available for free. Outdoor seating area with grill for tenants, located in the wooded area at the rear of lot. Furnishing with bedding, beds, bedside tables, hampers, desks, couches, Samsung Smart TV in Living room, tables, and more. Due to furnishings, No Pets, No Smokers. It's a five-minute walk to Northwestern University, as well as walkability to: Evanston downtown area, Lake beaches, parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, transportation, restaurants, and shopping, and 25 minute drive to Chicago's downtown. Centrally positioned for easy access to everywhere you need to go. Parking is available for $125.00 monthly onsite secured. Broker owned/owner on site and quick response time for any questions, or repairs. An excellent value for the price per square foot. See Floor Plan in Photo access. Available April 15st, 2025. Video doorbell and built-in water filtration for drinking & Security System, 2 Electronic Air Filters with ionizer and ultra violet light. Rent includes Wifi, Cable, all utilities, professional landscaping and snow removal, as well as on-site owner/property manager. text or Brokers use ShowingTime for appointments. 24 hours notice requested due to tenant occupancy. Available for Occupancy. Lease Term should be a minimum of 12 months with no expirations from October through April. Owner open to longer term lease. This property is Broker Owned and Managed. I am a Residential Advisor at Engel & Volkers Chicago.

The property manager

1228 Forest Ave #3
Engel & V lkers Chicago

Nearby schools

Students who live in 1228 Forest Ave #3 attend the following Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65 (Unified School District) and Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District (Unified School District) public schools:

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Studio$2,130+$1,530+
1 bed$2,433+$1,860+$1,881+$1,745+
2 beds$2,990+$2,599+$2,145
3 beds$3,750$3,789+$3,500+$3,538+$3,243+$3,395$3,145$3,800+$4,217
4+ beds$4,740
Total monthly price
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Distance3.9 miles away4.0 miles away0.6 miles away3.0 miles away0.9 miles away0.6 miles away1.4 miles away1.6 miles away
PetsNo Pets AllowedCats and Dogs AllowedCats AllowedNo Pets AllowedCats and Dogs AllowedCats and Dogs AllowedCats and Dogs AllowedCats and Dogs Allowed
LaundryIn UnitIn UnitSharedIn UnitIn UnitSharedIn UnitIn Unit
SecurityDoorman, Controlled AccessDoormanControlled Access, IntercomGated Entry, Controlled Access, IntercomIntercom
A/CYesYesYesYesYes
DishwasherYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ParkingYesYesYesYes
GymYesYesYes
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