9449 Lawndale, Evanston IL 60203

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.