2744 Lawndale Ave Evanston, IL 60201
Central Street Neighborhood
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,757
Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
Highlights
- Multiple Garages
- Colonial Architecture
- Recreation Room
- Willard Elementary School Rated A-
- Property is near a park
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of February 2025Spectacular offering-stately 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath brick and stucco colonial on gorgeous 50 x 243 foot landscaped fenced lot! Excellent condition and loaded with upgrades. Formal sun-filled living room with wood burning fireplace, separate dining room with built in hutch, 1/2 bath, and an amazing remodeled kitchen/family room space opening to the expansive and amazing backyard and flagstone patio. The kitchen offers more cabinetry than you can imagine with multiple pantries, a planning desk, an eating bar, table space, specialty pull outs and custom features and a skylight. There are double convection ovens, a gas range with downdraft, split drawer dishwasher, a plumbed in espresso machine, and more. Off the kitchen is an unheated mud room and access to the attached 1 car garage. Need parking? There is a 2 1/2 car detached garage, 2 off alley parking spaces and a front driveway too. The second floor has 4 great sized bedrooms and 3 full baths. The primary bedroom has a dressing area and private bath with a walk in shower. The hall bathroom services two additional bedrooms and has a tub. The 4th bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom with skylight and shower too. All bedrooms have ceiling fans. There are pull down stairs to a floored attic for extra storage. Oak hardwood flooring throughout. The basement has a finished area for play/hobby/or exercise with new engineered flooring and the utility/laundry area has great storage and almost all newer systems. There are laundry chutes from both floors and a brand new washer dryer. See long upgrade and improvement list at the house as well as summer photos of the yard in full bloom. Amazing location only blocks to Lovelace Park, Willard Elementary School, and Central Street shops. Quick possession possible.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475151585 Listed on: 01/29/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475128119
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,259
Year Built
- Built in 1935
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 243
- Fenced Yard
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 3.5 Car Garage
- Multiple Garages
- Alley Access
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Off Alley Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,757 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
- Wood Flooring
- Partially Finished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Down Draft Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Laundry Chute
Location
- Property is near a park
Schools
- Willard Elementary School
- Haven Middle School
- Evanston Twp High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 29, 2025
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Michael David Austen-Smith Trust and Margaret A Weiss Trust
Bought by
Diehl Chad A and Diehl Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Lisa Gendel
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Connie Dornan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,300,800
Premium/Discount to List
$250,800
23.89%
Views
41
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,040,640
Outstanding Balance
$1,035,931
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$270,281
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 13, 2021
Sold by
Austen-Smith M D M and Austen-Smith Margaret A
Bought by
Michael David Austen-Smith Trust and Margaret A Weiss Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 1996
Sold by
Studwell Thomas W and Studwell Irene E
Bought by
Austen Smith M D and Weiss Margaret A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
8.43%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,301,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $480,000 | Rei Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,040,640 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $675,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $285,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $290,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $290,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2025 07/27/25 | Price Changed | $1,500 | -50.0% | $1 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | For Rent | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 02/20/2025 02/20/25 | Sold | $1,300,800 | +23.9% | $472 / Sq Ft |
| 02/02/2025 02/02/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/29/2025 01/29/25 | For Sale | $1,050,000 | -- | $381 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,259 | $87,000 | $27,945 | $59,055 |
| 2023 | $19,415 | $87,000 | $27,945 | $59,055 |
| 2022 | $19,415 | $87,000 | $27,945 | $59,055 |
| 2021 | $19,120 | $75,379 | $18,225 | $57,154 |
| 2020 | $18,925 | $75,379 | $18,225 | $57,154 |
| 2019 | $18,456 | $82,202 | $18,225 | $63,977 |
| 2018 | $18,539 | $71,104 | $15,187 | $55,917 |
| 2017 | $18,071 | $71,104 | $15,187 | $55,917 |
| 2016 | $18,311 | $74,853 | $15,187 | $59,666 |
| 2015 | $16,224 | $63,132 | $12,757 | $50,375 |
| 2014 | $16,085 | $63,132 | $12,757 | $50,375 |
| 2013 | $15,699 | $63,132 | $12,757 | $50,375 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lisa Gendel
Seller's Agent in 2025
Lisa Gendel
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 476-5877
15 in this area
104 Total Sales
-
Alan May
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(847) 924-3313
14 in this area
96 Total Sales
-
Connie Dornan
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Connie Dornan
@ Properties
(847) 208-1397
3 in this area
666 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12274579
APN: 05-33-410-020-0000
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