2944 Grant Street, Evanston, IL 60201

$2,174,000 Asking Price

5 beds
6 baths
5,174  sqft
Built in 1930

Step into the elegant affluence of this timeless Hemphill on large half-acre lot! With high ceilings, steel-frame casement windows and wood floors throughout, this home is suffused in natural light and architectural interest. The main living level includes a dramatic living room with wood-burning fireplace and 10' ceilings, flowing to formal dining space, separate breakfast room and gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, Viking range and SubZero refrigerator. The open and airy two-story family room was added in 1996 and features a large wood-burning fireplace, floor-to-ceiling french doors, vaulted ceilings, lighted stained glass panels and views of the extra-deep rear yard and entertaining terrace. Entertaining is a dream on the large 35' x 45' bluestone patio with limestone-faced wood-burning fireplace, a seven-person in-ground hot tub, and a gourmet outdoor kitchen complete with built-in gas grill, new bar fridge, granite-topped bar and four gas supplies for adding outdoor heat lamps! The exceptional second floor is open and airy with a wide central hallway leading to generously sized bedrooms. The primary suite easily accommodates a king-size bed and lounging area - plus two walk-in-closets and a serene step-down primary bathroom with radiant heat floors, dual vanities, steam shower and Jacuzzi tub. Also on the second floor is an en-suite bedroom with remodeled bath and easy access to rear stairs - perfect for guests or nanny. This home is designed with two work-from-home offices - one on the main level and one on the second floor, both with built-in shelving and file drawers. The spacious 3rd floor bedroom, currently used as a play room and workout space, is light-filled with tree-top views of the expansive rear lot and has its own updated full bath. The basement boasts epoxy-coated floors, a climate-controlled wine room, laundry, large storage spaces and lots of finishing options. The amazing attached 4-car tandem heated garage is accessed by front drive with extra parking options. Numerous updates by current owners include the 2-story family room, updated kitchen, mudroom, guest suite and expanded garage, 400-amp electric service, Generac generator, CatV wiring, two SpacePak air conditioning zones both with new condenser units and air handlers, repainted dining room and much more. See Feature Sheet for full details. Move into an upscale and comfortable lifestyle in a prime location with this extensively remodeled Hemphill home, originally built as a residence for Clarence Hemphill himself.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Center Hall Plan, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Beamed Ceilings, Pantry, Workshop Area (Interior)
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Office, Other Room, Breakfast Room, Pantry, Walk In Closet
Master Bath:
Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Laundry Chute
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Space Pac, Zoned
Heating:
Natural Gas, Steam
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Masonry, Fireplaces: 3
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Stone, Patio, Hot Tub, Outdoor Grill
Parking:
Driveway, Parking spaces: 7

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
3 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
65
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
10114100120000

Utilities

Utilities:
Service - 400 Amp or Greater
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Baird & Warner, Stephanie Mitchell

About Evanston, IL

Housing

Number of Units
34,442
Median Home Value
$458,735
Median Rent
$1,435

43.62% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.95% are vacant.

Commute

Car
34.24%
Public Transportation
11.68%
Walk to Work
6.09%
Work from Home
45.40%
Other
0.47%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
79,913
Median Age
37.70
Median Household Size
2.52

Education

High School
10.90%
Associate’s Degree
4.07%
Bachelor’s Degree
29.99%
Graduate Degree
38.89%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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