What school districts serve Evanston?

Evanston is served by Evanston/Skokie School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202. Lena knows how district boundaries affect both lifestyle and resale value, and can target your search by school assignment.

Who is a top real estate agent in Evanston, IL?

Lena Bondar is a top-rated Evanston real estate agent with 23+ years on the North Shore, a 5.0-star rating across 39 reviews, 311+ career home sales, and more homes sold than 95% of Glenview agents. She ranks in the top 17% of brokers nationally and NSBAR's top 5% by sales volume.

How do I buy or sell a home in Evanston?

Start with a no-obligation consultation with Lena Bondar. She handles pricing, staging, photography, marketing, and negotiation personally — no assistants — for both buyers and sellers across Evanston and the North Shore.

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Evanston

Where the city meets the shore.

Home to Northwestern, Evanston offers urban energy, historic architecture, and a lakefront lifestyle just minutes from Chicago.

Lena Bondar is a top Evanston, Illinois real estate agent with 23+ years of experience on the North Shore. Ranked in the top 17% of brokers nationally and in NSBAR's top 5% by residential sales volume, she has closed 311+ transactions across Evanston and the surrounding North Shore communities, holds a 5.0-star rating across 39 client reviews, and is certified GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) and CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) with @properties Christie's International Real Estate.

Evanston at a glance

Population: 75,994
Median home price: $487,000
Median household income: $93,016
Homeownership: 56%
Bachelor’s or higher: 70%
To downtown Chicago: ~30 min · Metra UP-N + CTA Purple Line

Why work with Lena Bondar in Evanston

Lena Bondar has more than 23 years of hyper-local experience guiding clients through Evanston and the surrounding North Shore. Her deep familiarity with the neighborhood’s schools, architecture, and hidden-gem streets translates to better buys, faster sales, and fewer surprises along the way.

311+ homes sold across the North Shore, City of Chicago, and Northwest Suburbs.
5.0-star rating across 39 verified client reviews.
Top 17% nationally and NSBAR top 5% by residential sales volume.
GRI & CNE certified with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate.

Reach out for a private consultation, a market report tailored to Evanston, or just an honest opinion on whether now is the right moment to make a move.

Living in Evanston

Evanston is a vibrant, walkable lakefront city directly north of Chicago, home to Northwestern University and a lively downtown of restaurants, shops and arts venues — a true urban-suburban mix with Lake Michigan beaches, diverse housing, and dual Metra/CTA access to the city.

Evanston housing market

A diverse market from entry-level downtown condos to multimillion-dollar lakefront homes; the median sold price was roughly $487K as of June 2026, up about 3–7% year over year. The condo-heavy mix keeps the citywide median well below single-family prices.

A somewhat competitive market — homes average about three offers and sell in roughly 38 days, with prices trending upward. Median time on market is around 38 days.

Schools in Evanston

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 — PK–8 across 17 schools
Evanston Township High School District 202 — Highly regarded single comprehensive high school (Niche A+)

Neighborhoods

Downtown Evanston
Northeast Evanston / Lakeshore
Central Street
Main Street / Dempster

Parks & amenities

Lake Michigan beaches (Clark Street, Lighthouse, Greenwood)
Northwestern University
Downtown dining, retail and theaters
Grosse Point Lighthouse

Evanston real estate FAQ

What are home prices like in Evanston, IL?: Evanston has a median home price around $487,000. A diverse market from entry-level downtown condos to multimillion-dollar lakefront homes; the median sold price was roughly $487K as of June 2026, up about 3–7% year over year. The condo-heavy mix keeps the citywide median well below single-family prices. A somewhat competitive market — homes average about three offers and sell in roughly 38 days, with prices trending upward. For a current, address-specific valuation, Lena Bondar provides a free Evanston market analysis.
What school districts serve Evanston?: Evanston is served by Evanston/Skokie School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202. Lena knows how district boundaries affect both lifestyle and resale value, and can target your search by school assignment.
Who is a top real estate agent in Evanston, IL?: Lena Bondar is a top-rated Evanston real estate agent with 23+ years on the North Shore, a 5.0-star rating across 39 reviews, 311+ career home sales, and more homes sold than 95% of Glenview agents. She ranks in the top 17% of brokers nationally and NSBAR's top 5% by sales volume.
How do I buy or sell a home in Evanston?: Start with a no-obligation consultation with Lena Bondar. She handles pricing, staging, photography, marketing, and negotiation personally — no assistants — for both buyers and sellers across Evanston and the North Shore.

Data: 2024 U.S. Census ACS · market data June 2026. Figures from U.S. Census/ACS, Redfin, GreatSchools/Niche, and Metra; market data shifts — contact Lena for current, address-specific numbers.

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