This picturesque Victorian home is well situated on idyllic South Waiola Ave with its canopy of beautiful trees in the heart of La Grange's historic district. The prime location is minutes from highly rated Cossitt Elementary and Lyons Township High School as well as the Stone Ave train station; and the vibrant downtown, which boosts an additional La Grange train station. The house features high ceilings, original woodwork, all new windows plus 4 original leaded glass windows (Living Room, Dining Room, Entry Foyer & Front Door Transom) and hardwood flooring. The first floor is spacious and includes a formal dining room, front living room and family room with fireplace. The all new eat-in kitchen features white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a working island, and quartz countertops. There are four bedrooms and two full bathrooms and a half bath in the basement which includes roughed in plumbing for a shower. The basement has a recreational room, a utility room with laundry area, loads of storage space. Access the landscaped and fenced yard from the new landing deck that leads to a paver patio and the detached two-car garage with additional storage capacity. Additional improvements are vast: some include a new sewer line from house to street, new interior drain tile and a new water line to buffalo box. See Additional Information for the full list of Special Features.
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$800,000
116 S Waiola Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
4beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
6,799 Square Feet Lot
$992,500 Zestimate®
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$4,089 Estimated rent
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$992,500
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Listed by:
Catherine LaBelle 224-558-2043,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Dawn McKenna
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11974320
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Storage, Attic, Other Room, Foyer, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Other
- Level: Attic
- Area: 494 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X19
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Other
- Level: Attic
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X22
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Bath/Stubbed,Rec/Family Area,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,799 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 136
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 18043010150000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: La Grange
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $670,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,785
- Date on market: 2/21/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2024 | Sold | $800,000 |
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| 2/27/2024 | Contingent | $800,000 |
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| 2/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $800,000+60% |
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| 7/9/2020 | Sold | $500,000-2.9% |
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| 6/3/2020 | Pending sale | $515,000 |
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| 4/14/2020 | Price change | $515,000-1.9% |
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| 3/4/2020 | Price change | $524,900-4.5% |
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| 1/28/2020 | Price change | $549,900-4.3% |
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| 8/20/2019 | Price change | $574,900-4.2% |
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| 6/11/2019 | Price change | $599,900-3.2% |
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| 5/7/2019 | Price change | $619,900-4.6% |
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| 4/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $649,900-13.2% |
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| 8/1/2011 | Listing removed | $749,000+38.7% |
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| 8/24/2009 | Sold | $540,000-27.9% |
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| 3/8/2009 | Price change | $749,000+15.4% |
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| 11/10/2008 | Price change | $649,000-7.2% |
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| 9/13/2008 | Price change | $699,000-6.7% |
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| 7/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $749,000+21.8% |
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| 3/19/2003 | Sold | $615,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,344 +3.5% | $67,000 |
| 2023 | $15,798 +6.8% | $67,000 +33.1% |
| 2022 | $14,785 +4.1% | $50,354 |
| 2021 | $14,202 +8.9% | $50,354 |
| 2020 | $13,044 -10.5% | $50,354 -10.5% |
| 2019 | $14,580 +2% | $56,277 |
| 2018 | $14,300 -5.9% | $56,277 -7.8% |
| 2017 | $15,198 -0.8% | $61,059 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $15,324 +7.2% | $54,869 |
| 2015 | $14,290 +1.5% | $54,869 |
| 2014 | $14,080 +18.8% | $54,869 +15.5% |
| 2013 | $11,856 +2.5% | $47,508 |
| 2012 | $11,564 -9.8% | $47,508 -12.4% |
| 2011 | $12,824 -0.6% | $54,215 -9.3% |
| 2010 | $12,906 +12.4% | $59,774 |
| 2009 | $11,481 +7.5% | $59,774 -7% |
| 2008 | $10,681 +2.7% | $64,274 +13.2% |
| 2007 | $10,404 +2.9% | $56,774 |
| 2006 | $10,115 +2.1% | $56,774 |
| 2005 | $9,910 +27.3% | $56,774 +52.9% |
| 2004 | $7,787 +5.9% | $37,138 |
| 2003 | $7,355 +3.5% | $37,138 |
| 2002 | $7,109 +14.2% | $37,138 +25.9% |
| 2001 | $6,226 +5.8% | $29,490 |
| 2000 | $5,884 +7.3% | $29,490 |
| 1999 | $5,482 | $29,490 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60525
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cossitt Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Park Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cossitt Avenue Elementary School
- Middle: Park Junior High School
- High: Lyons Twp High School
- District: 102
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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