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Investment Highlights

  • Top-rated schools within 0.5 miles
  • 1.8 miles to Northwestern University — a 5-minute drive to campus, a major driver of steady rental demand in this submarket
  • Under 1 mile to Downtown Evanston — close to the Davis St/Sherman Ave core, with shops, dining, and the CTA Purple Line at Davis St Station
  • 13 miles to Downtown Chicago / The Loop — roughly 20 minutes by car or 26 minutes via Metra, making it commutable for Chicago-based renters.

Executive Summary

This legal six-unit multifamily property presents a value-add investment opportunity in the highly desirable Evanston market. With new management and continued rental growth, the property has the potential to achieve the cap rate in the 8%–9% range, offering investors strong cash flow and appreciation.
The building consists of six apartments with functional layouts that appeal to a broad tenant base. Several units have been renovated within the last two years, featuring modern kitchens, updated bathrooms, new flooring, and other interior improvements that enhance tenant appeal and rental value. These upgrades help minimize future capital expenditures while supporting strong occupancy and tenant retention. New bathrooms and kitchens, fresh paint.
Additionally, the property is just a 1-minute walk from a neighborhood park, providing residents with convenient access to green space and recreational amenities.
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.

Financial Summary (Pro Forma - 2026)

Annual Annual Per SF
Gross Rental Income $102,687 $19.97
Other Income - -
Vacancy Loss - -
Effective Gross Income $102,687 $19.97
Taxes $24,996 $4.86
Operating Expenses $17,509 $3.40
Total Expenses $42,505 $8.26
Net Operating Income $60,182 $11.70

Financial Summary (Pro Forma - 2026)

Gross Rental Income
Annual $102,687
Annual Per SF $19.97
Other Income
Annual -
Annual Per SF -
Vacancy Loss
Annual -
Annual Per SF -
Effective Gross Income
Annual $102,687
Annual Per SF $19.97
Taxes
Annual $24,996
Annual Per SF $4.86
Operating Expenses
Annual $17,509
Annual Per SF $3.40
Total Expenses
Annual $42,505
Annual Per SF $8.26
Net Operating Income
Annual $60,182
Annual Per SF $11.70

Property Facts

Price $1,100,000
Price Per Unit $183,333
Sale Type Investment
Sale Conditions
Build to Suit
  • Lease Option
  • Building in Shell Condition
No. Units 6
Property Type Multifamily
Property Subtype
Apartment
  • Multifamily Manufactured Housing Mobile Home Park
  • Multifamily Dormitory
Apartment Style Single-Family Home
Building Class C
Lot Size 0.14 AC
Building Size 5,143 SF
No. Stories 2
Year Built/Renovated 1967/2025

Amenities

Unit Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Tub/Shower

Site Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access

Unit Mix Information

Description No. Units Avg. Rent/Mo SF
1+1 5 $1,425 800
2+1 1 $2,250 -
Very walkable
80/100
Fairly drivable
40/100
Good public transit
70/100
Very bikeable
80/100

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
11-19-101-015-0000
Land Assessment
$16,380 (2025)
Improvements Assessment
$93,620 (2025)
Total Assessment
$110,000 (2025)
Annual Taxes
$24,996 ($4.86/SF)
Tax Year
2026
  • Listing ID: 41776356

  • Date on Market: 8/17/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1228 Oak Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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