9449 Lawndale Avenue, Evanston, IL 60203

$899,900 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
2,596  sqft
Built in 1941

Lovely 4 bedroom Hemphill Colonial on desirable block of Lawndale in Evanston! This solid brick home boasts generous room sizes, a fully fenced yard, and a terrific location. The large living room has a gas fireplace and built-in bookshelves and flows to the formal dining room complete with built-in cabinets and beverage fridge. There are French doors from the dining room to the sunroom which opens to the large, fenced-in back yard and patio. The kitchen has a window that overlooks the back patio and is ready for your renovation ideas. The main floor also has a powder room, and a covered walkway to the attached 2 car garage. The oversized 2nd floor features a full addition over the garage and offers very spacious bedrooms, 2 options for a large primary suite with attached bathrooms, and 2 walk-in closets. One bedroom walks out to the roof and could be finished as a lovely deck that overlooks the back yard. The basement has been recently painted and has a fireplace and a full bathroom (fireplace and full bathroom are not in use currently, will need some work), and a laundry and storage space. The basement has a sump pump that is not currently being used. This home is ready for your renovation plans, and has had several updates including: 2023 - hardwood floors refinished on first floor; 2022 - new roof, new gutters, new siding, new cedar fence, new toilets, new windows in sunroom and bedroom over garage; 2021 - new front walkway and patio; 2019 - half bath renovation, gas log installed in fireplace; 2018 -new washer/dryer, new dishwasher and fridge. Lovely location just 1/2 block to Central Park with NEW playground, tennis, walking path, pavilion and a splash pad. Only 2 block to The Academy at St Joan of Arc elementary school, 3 blocks to Walker Elementary School, and within boundaries of Evanston Township High School. Easy access to Central Street shops, many nearby convenient grocery and shopping options, a few blocks to the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park (along McCormick), and a short trip to Lake Michigan beaches and the Cook County Forest Preserve. Sellers intend to sell as-is.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors
Rooms:
Sun Room, Walk In Closet, Foyer, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Terrace, Storage
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
In Unit, Laundry Chute
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Decorative, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Vinyl Siding,Brick, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved, 0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
65
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
10141140240000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Stephanie Cutter

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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