9526 Lawndale Avenue

Evanston, Illinois 60203

Welcome to this extensively rehabbed 5-bedroom, 2.1-bath home in the highly desirable 60203 neighborhood of Skevanston! This home is ~3,740 sq ft above grade (plus ~1500sf in the lower level), has a large backyard, is in ETHS boundaries, and was renovated in 2021 with stylish high-end finishes. The expansive main level features generous living spaces, a California-style covered patio, stunning chef's kitchen, powder room and 5th bedroom/office. The dreamy kitchen features custom designed white oak and white cabinets, skylight over the sink, sliding window that opens to an outdoor breakfast bar on the covered patio, Subzero fridge and freezer columns, 2 GE Cafe double ovens and 3rd multi-function oven, 36" induction cooktop, walk-in pantry, quartz counters and full backsplash, wet bar with a beverage fridge and chilled & sparkling water on tap, and a built-in banquette. The family room has porcelain tile floors, a gas fireplace (with chimney) with a dramatic stone wall and elevated limestone hearth, and opens to the serene covered patio with 4 skylights, ceiling fans, speakers, and is wired for ceiling mounted electric heaters. The patio overlooks a large fenced yard with a salt water hot tub included in the sale. Upstairs offers 4 large bedrooms, including an oversized primary suite with space for a king bed, a dressing area, 2 walk-in closets, and a jaw-dropping en-suite primary bathroom that rivals the best luxury hotels! This spa-inspired bathroom has a custom glass wall, vaulted ceilings, skylight, heated floors and towel bar, double vanity, separate soaking tub, and walk-in steam shower with bench. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms both have walk-in closets, the 3rd bedroom has a built-in ball pit, and the 4th bedroom is huge! There is a full laundry room on the 2nd floor with side-by-side washer/dryer and utility sink. The lower level is partially finished with a recreation room with new luxury vinyl flooring, loads of storage, and a large unfinished addition perfect for an exercise/hobby room. There is an attached 2-car garage with a long driveway, and a front patio. The renovation included 400-amp electric buried underground, new plumbing, drain tile, 2 sump pumps, many new windows/doors, sprinkler system, wired for sound in 7 rooms, great storage with all closets professionally built-out, and new AC. Owner is a licensed IL real estate broker.