Office & Commercial Spaces | Downtown Evanston

No matter where you are in Downtown Evanston, you’ve got a great view! Of new and historic office spaces that house world headquarters, growing companies, and innovative industries. Of the Lake Michigan shoreline as it meets Northwestern University’s campus—home to one of the greatest talent pools in the country. And, of a variety of retail shops, rooftop bars, and world-class arts and entertainment atractions, all made accessible by public transit and convenient parking.

Yiou can view some of the downtown's available office and commercial space below. Or, follow this link to the City of Evanston's most current Available Retail Space report. Please email info@DowntownEvanston.org, or call 847-866-6319 for more information.

COMMERCIAL SPACE

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1625 Sherman Ave. 954 sq.ft.

1625 Sherman Ave.

Bright retail space on Sherman Avenue, available now. Former Benefit Cosmetics location features large front window with display area, open retail space, accessible bathroom and small storage/utility room. Just a block away from CTA/Metra/City parking garage.

$3,000 per month. Tenant pays electric, heat , plate glass insurance.

Property Type: Retail

Square Feet Available: 954

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Farnsworth-Hill, Inc.
Jim Nash
(847) 328-3330
jim@farnsworth-hill.com
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1632 Orrington Ave. 925 sq.ft.

1632 Orrington Ave.

Retail space steps from parking, CTA and Metra.

$2,500 per month tenants pay electric/internet

Property Type: Retail

Square Feet Available: 925

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Farnsworth-Hill, Inc.
Jim Nash
(847) 328-3330
jim@farnsworth-hill.com
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924 Davis Street

This prime corner location with great signage in Downtown Evanston, steps from CTA Purple line and Metra UP-N stations, with city parking garage located just one block east, is a perfect fit for your retail business! Open space with 4 columns in the center.

Available 11/1/24

$6,000 per month modified gross lease

Tenant pays:

electric
plate glass insurance
50% of the increase in real estate taxes above 2023 base year

Property Type: Retail

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Farnsworth Hill, Inc.
Jim Nash
847-328-3330
jim@farnsworth-hill.com
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707 Church Street 4,000 sq.ft.

707 Church Street

Former Flat Top Grill location between Chipotle and Elephant & Vine. Close to Metra, Purple Line and Northwestern University.

Available Immediately.

Approx 4,000 sq ft. $30/Ft NNN (R/E Taxes $8.70 CAM $1.00)

Property Type: Retail

Square Feet Available: 4,000

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Farnsworth Hill, Inc.
Jim Nash
847-328-3330
jim@farnsworth-hill.com
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1700 Sherman Avenue, Groundfloor 2500-5300 sq.ft.

1700 Sherman Avenue, Groundfloor

+ Space Available: 2,500 – 5,312 SF
+ Former café space
+ Signage opportunities
+ Hard corner exposure in Downtown Evanston
+ Heavy foot traffic surrounded by national and local retailers
+ Ample street parking
+ 1 block from the Davis Street/Evanston Metra stop which sees over 1,800 riders per day
+ 1 block from the Davis Purple Line CTA stop which sees over 450,000 riders annually

Property Type: Retail

Square Feet Available: 2500-5300

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Metro Commercial Real Estate
Chelsea Henderson
847-337-5287
chenderson@metrocre.com
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518 Davis Street 5,450 sq.ft.

518 Davis Street

Mixed use, retail or office space on Davis Street just east of Chicago Avenue. Rent is $20/sq ft.

Property Type: Mixed Use

Square Feet Available: 5,450

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Imagine Properties, LLC
Ted Mavrakis
847-967-1111
tmavrakis@hotmail.com

1016 Davis Street 1900 sq ft sq.ft.

1016 Davis Street

1,900+/- sq ft of ground floor space is an ideal location for office, professional service or retail. Expansive windows provide abundant natural light; exposed brick walls, high ceilings, building signage. Large, open floor plan. Original tin ceilings throughout. 220 AMPs. D2 Zoning allows for retail, office, professional service, financial & governmental institution, artist studio, etc.

Property Type: Retail

Square Feet Available: 1900 sq ft

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@Properties
Nick Patinkin
847-204-9653
nickpatinkin@atproperties.com
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715 Church Street, 2nd Floor 17600 Sq Ft. sq.ft.

715 Church Street, 2nd Floor

Large second-floor office space available for lease in downtown Evanston!

Extra large office space available in downtown Evanston above Chipotle and Flat Top Grill. 17,600 square feet $20/sq ft/year NNN, (CAM/Insurance $1.00 psf & RE Tax $8.15 psf ). Build to suit. Offers great visibility and can be divided! Private entrance is an option! Utilities are metered separately. Great opportunity for a custom build out of your company!

At the corner of Sherman and Church in downtown Evanston. Close to Metra, Purple Line and Northwestern University.

Layout available upon request.

Property Type: Other

Square Feet Available: 17600 Sq Ft.

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Farnsworth Hill, Inc.
Jim Nash
847-338-3330
jim@farnsworth-hill.com
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1700 Sherman Avenue, Office/Medical Space 10,000 sq ft sq.ft.

1700 Sherman Avenue, Office/Medical Space

+ 10,061 square feet
+ ADA accessible
+ Situated just blocks from Northwestern University with nearly 23,000 students in attendance
+ Area Tenants: Northwestern Medicine, North Shore Health Systems, Athletico, Art of Health
+ Hard corner exposure in Downtown Evanston
+ Heavy foot traffic surrounded by national and local retailers
+ Ample street parking
+ 1 block from the Davis Street/Evanston Metra stop which sees over 1,800 riders per day
+ 1 block from the Davis Purple Line CTA stop which sees over 450,000 riders annually

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 10,000 sq ft

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Metro Commercial Real Estate
Chelsea Henderson
847-337-5287
chenderson@metrocre.com
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Oasis North Shore - 630 Davis Street, Ste. 301 Varies sq.ft.

Oasis North Shore - 630 Davis Street, Ste. 301

Oasis North Shore offers flexible short term leases for private therapy offices in airy, casually elegant Downtown Evanston suite. $400-$1500/month or hourly meeting space for mental health professionals. Offering mailing address, collegial networking, professional development. Founding member Sarah Warren, PhD, ARC Professional Group.

Casually elegant suite designed with privacy needed for therapy offices
Light-filled, comfortable gathering space for networking and professional development programs
Recently renovated Chandler’s Building with secure entrance

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: Varies

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Oasis North Shore
Sarah Warren
info@oasisnorthshore.com
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820 Davis Street - Office Opportunities in Renovated Building 20,773 sq.ft.

820 Davis Street - Office Opportunities in Renovated Building

Space Ranging from 200 – 20,000 RSF. Brand new 20,773 SF space built-out, furnished and ready to go or single 200sf offices available as well.

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 20,773

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Stream Realty Partners
Katie Hull
651-341-9560
katie.hull@streamrealty.com
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1603 Orrington Avenue 1,300 to 14,000 SF sq.ft.

1603 Orrington Avenue

Towering over downtown Evanston and its neighboring North Shore communities, Orrington Plaza is prominently located in the heart of Evanston’ central business district, providing tenants unsurpassed convenience, accessibility and spectacular views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan.

Available office spaces range from 1,300 SF to 14,000 SF.

Square Feet Available: 1,300 to 14,000 SF

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Golub & Co.
Steve Degodny
312-593-5991
sdegodny@goco.com
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Creative Coworking - 922 Davis Street 100 - 150 sq ft sq.ft.

Creative Coworking - 922 Davis Street

The Creative Coworking offices at 922 Davis St. has the following available office spaces.

2 first floor offices available for rent, each at just under 100 sq ft for $900/month per office
3rd floor private suite available for rent, at just under 150 sq ft for $1600/month. The space is fully furnished with 5 desks and chairs, floor lamps & task-lights, with optional desktop monitors and locking filing cabinets.
2nd floor private suite available for rent, at just under 150 sq ft for $1600/month. The space is fully furnished with 4 desks and chairs, floor lamps & task-lights, with optional desktop monitors and locking filing cabinets. The space also features great natural light, closet space and a private restroom, with kitchen and access to a 2-story deck on the same floor.

Lessees would join as Creative Coworking members with access to all membership amenities including free Wifi, phone service, printing, mail service, access to conference rooms and support staff - and, of course, free coffee.

Creative Coworking is a community-based workspace that provides quiet, functional office space for professionals and entrepreneurs in any field.

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 100 - 150 sq ft

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Creative Coworking
Amelia Simmons
(847) 563-7264
amelia@creativecoworking.com
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Industrious 37000 sf of shared office space sq.ft.

Industrious

Industrious boasts 37,000 sq. ft. of flexible office space. A premium workplace solution, we are reinventing how people work by creating elegant, welcoming environments and delivering amazing hospitality that makes people excited and proud to come to work. With a seasoned team and long list of brand-name clients, Industrious is well-positioned for rapid growth, as we continue to scale our network to 8 in the Chicagoland area and 120 locations across the US.

Individual and group offices and community workspaces available starting at $405/month.

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 37000 sf of shared office space

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Industrious
Donna Jacobson
(847) 739-7900
evanston@industriousoffice.com
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The Chandler Building - 630 Davis Street 3,000 to 3,579 ft sq.ft.

The Chandler Building - 630 Davis Street

Situated at the bustling intersection of Davis Street and Orrington Avenue, The Chandler’s Building was built in 1910. The building underwent a complete transformation in 1999 to become one of Evanston’s premier Class A office buildings. The building offers the charm of vintage concrete columns, large windows overlooking the plaza and Fountain Square, and loft-style high ceilings with exposed duct work. Two office spaces available, 3000 sq ft and 5000 sq ft.

Asking Rate: $33.00 - 35.00 Modified Gross (HVAC and Electricity Separately Metered, Janitorial Included)

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 3,000 to 3,579 ft

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Cushman & Wakefield
Daniel Cummins
847-518-3238
chris.cummins@cushwake.com
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500 Davis Street 941 - 3,821 sq ft available sq.ft.

500 Davis Street

500 Davis Center is a 10-story office building with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the downtown Evanston and Chicago skylines. Maintained to the highest standards since its development in 1978, 500 Davis Center went through extensive renovations in 2006 and 2016. A crisp new high-end lobby and pristine common areas define a professional and modern environment.

View more photos and contact info at 500davisstreet.com/

Property Type: Office

Square Feet Available: 941 - 3,821 sq ft available

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NAI Hiffman
Jack Reardon
847-626-1082
jreardon@hiffman.com
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COMMERCIAL SPACE

1625 Sherman Ave. 954 sq.ft.

1632 Orrington Ave. 925 sq.ft.

924 Davis Street

707 Church Street 4,000 sq.ft.

1700 Sherman Avenue, Groundfloor 2500-5300 sq.ft.

518 Davis Street 5,450 sq.ft.

1016 Davis Street 1900 sq ft sq.ft.

OFFICE RENTAL

715 Church Street, 2nd Floor 17600 Sq Ft. sq.ft.

1700 Sherman Avenue, Office/Medical Space 10,000 sq ft sq.ft.

Oasis North Shore - 630 Davis Street, Ste. 301 Varies sq.ft.

820 Davis Street - Office Opportunities in Renovated Building 20,773 sq.ft.

1603 Orrington Avenue 1,300 to 14,000 SF sq.ft.

Creative Coworking - 922 Davis Street 100 - 150 sq ft sq.ft.

Industrious 37000 sf of shared office space sq.ft.

The Chandler Building - 630 Davis Street 3,000 to 3,579 ft sq.ft.

500 Davis Street 941 - 3,821 sq ft available sq.ft.

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