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1228 Oak Ave

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1228 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

1228 Oak Ave is situated in Evanston, Illinois, one of the most desirable cities along Chicago’s wealthy North Shore. The property is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the Dempster Street Purple Line CTA station, approximately 0.4 miles away. It is also near the Evanston Davis Street Metra station, about 0.7 miles away, roughly a 3-minute drive or 15-minute walk. Additionally, the property is just a 1-minute walk from the neighborhood park, offering residents easy access to green space and nearby amenities.A well-located multifamily investment opportunity in desirable Evanston with value-add potential. With professional management, continued rent growth, and further operational improvements, the property offers an opportunity to increase NOI and potentially achieve a double-digit cap rate while providing investors with strong cash flow and long-term appreciation potential. The property consists of five legal apartment units with functional layouts that appeal to a broad tenant base. Most units have been renovated or improved within the past two years. The first floor includes three units. The first is a studio that was recently renovated. The second was originally configured as a two-bedroom, one-bath unit and has been converted by the current owner into a spacious one-bedroom apartment. The third is a one-bedroom unit currently occupied by a long-term tenant. The second floor was previously configured as a four-bedroom, two-bath apartment. The current owner divided the space into two separate living areas: a one-bedroom, one-bath unit and a three-bedroom, one-bath unit. The third floor features a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment with private stair access and a functional, well-sized layout. The unit was refreshed last year. The property is conveniently located near public transportation, neighborhood amenities, and green space. The Dempster Street Purple Line CTA station is approximately 0.4 miles away, about a five-minute walk. The Evanston Davis Street Metra station is approximately 0.7 miles away, about a three-minute drive or 15-minute walk. A neighborhood park is also just a one-minute walk from the property, providing residents with convenient access to outdoor and recreational space.

Key features

  • 0.4 miles to Dempster Station, 10-minute walk to Trader Joe's, Jewel-Osco, and neighborhood banks/restaurants.
  • 1.8 miles to Northwestern University a 5-minute drive to campus, providing access to a strong tenant pool of students, faculty, and university staff.
  • Besides many PhD/J1 students from Northwestern University, the top-rated schools nearby attract family tenants as well.
  • Most units have been renovated within the last 3 years, plus a fully built-out 3b/1b garden unit

Building Details

  • For Sale $880,000
  • Property Type Multi-Family
  • Property Size 5,143 SF
  • Units 5
  • Lot Size 0.14 Acre
  • Additional Rent Price on request
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 4
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1967
  • Year Renovated 2025
  • Date Updated Oct 16, 2026
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YOUMU Ventures

Location

  • City Evanston, IL
  • Zip Code 60202
  • Market Chicago
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  • Walk score 85/100 Very Walkable
  • Transit score 59/100 Good Transit
  • Bike score 92/100 Biker's Paradise
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Points of Interest

Main

0.64 miles

South Boulevard

1.01 miles

Noyes

1.26 miles

Central

1.64 miles

Howard

1.66 miles

Jarvis

1.93 miles

Rogers Park

2.22 miles

Linden

2.25 miles

Wilmette

2.79 miles

Oakton-Skokie

3.24 miles

Shell

0.36 miles

Citgo

0.91 miles

Mobil

0.93 miles

Valero

0.98 miles

Exxon

1.03 miles

Food 4 Less

1.12 miles

BP

1.24 miles

Sam's Club

1.29 miles

Blink

3.42 miles

Volta Charging Station

3.51 miles

Holiday Inn Parking

0.42 miles

Evanston Lot 24

0.52 miles

Sherman Plaza Self Park Garage

0.53 miles

Maple Avenue Garage

0.67 miles

Music Admin Lot

0.78 miles

Parking Lot 42

0.80 miles

Budget Rental Parking Lot

0.82 miles

Evanston Lot 39

0.86 miles

Foster-Walker South Lot

0.95 miles

Foster-Walker Noth Lot

1.02 miles

Enterprise

0.68 miles

Avis & Budget

0.71 miles

Hertz

0.85 miles

Aquajet Car Wash

0.88 miles

Evanston Rental Cars

1.43 miles

BP

2.68 miles

Norm's Car Wash

2.82 miles

Shell

2.92 miles

Waterway

3.15 miles

$5 Classic Car Wash

3.30 miles

Bagel Art

0.31 miles

Dozika

0.33 miles

Shinsen Evanston

0.35 miles

Union Pizza

0.35 miles

Jimmy John's

0.35 miles

University Plaza Cafe

0.39 miles

Mid Kitchen

0.42 miles

Kansaku

0.42 miles

Ridgeville Tavern

0.42 miles

Evanston Grill

0.43 miles

Jewel-Osco

0.34 miles

Trader Joe's

0.37 miles

American Toby Jug Museum

0.55 miles

Target

0.56 miles

Whole Foods Market

0.62 miles

Valli Produce

0.67 miles

Food 4 Less

1.16 miles

Marshalls

1.20 miles

ALDI

1.26 miles

D&D Finer Foods

1.27 miles

Evanston Fire Department Headquarters

0.32 miles

Evanston Police Department

0.33 miles

Northwestern University Police Department

0.50 miles

Northwestern Medicine Physicians Group

0.59 miles

CVS Pharmacy

0.65 miles

Passport Health Evanston Travel Clinic

0.66 miles

Chiro-one Wellness Center

0.71 miles

Evanston Fire Department Station #22

0.71 miles

Traisman Pediatric

0.72 miles

Evanston VA Clinic

0.72 miles

Listing Summary

  • Property Financials

    1228 Oak Ave is currently listed for sale at $880,000 for a price per square foot of $171.11.

  • Property Details

    1228 Oak Ave totals 5,143 square feet of Multi-Family space on a lot spanning 0.14 acres. The property was initially built in 1967, being last renovated in 2025.

    Based on its location, amenities, and finishes, the property is listed as class C.

    Tenancy at 1228 Oak Ave is listed as Multi-Tenant, comprising a total of 5 units. There are a total of 4 parking spaces available onsite.

  • Area Characteristics

    In terms of ease of commuting, the area has a walk score of 85, indicating that it is very walkable.

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YOUMU Ventures

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