First time on the market in over 60 years! This timeless American Four-Square with wraparound front porch boasts incredible street appeal and a fantastic Historic District location - just steps to La Grange's restaurants, shops, movie theater, library and commuter train. Lovingly maintained by the current owner, it features a wonderful floorplan with sun-drenched rooms, 10" base moldings, 9-1/2 ft. ceilings and quarter sawn oak hardwood floors. The fantastic first floor layout includes a vestibule entry that opens to the grand foyer with staircase to the second floor. The classic double parlor provides a formal living room with bay window overlooking the front porch and a desirable first floor family room with direct access to the side porch, an open view of the formal dining room and an original pocket door to the private home office with built-in bookshelves. The updated kitchen features craftsman-style maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, built-in breakfast bar, two butler's pantry's - one leading to the dining room and one to the office, a rear 2nd floor service staircase, access to the main floor full bath and an efficient rear mudroom with backyard access. The expansive second floor offers five spacious bedrooms and an updated hall bath with clawfoot tub and separate walk-in shower. The huge walk-up 3rd floor offers tons of expansion potential. The basement features a partially sound proofed rec room, laundry room, utility/storage room, workroom with exterior access and additional expansion potential. Outside you'll find a professionally landscaped yard and a 2-1/2 car detached garage with second floor storage loft. All this along with award winning area schools - including Cossitt Elementary, Park Jr High and Lyons Township High School.
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$943,000
129 6th Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
5beds
2,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$1,187,000 Zestimate®
$349/sqft
$3,934 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,187,000
$1.08M - $1.32M
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Classic double parlorIncredible street appealUpdated hall bathFantastic historic district locationOriginal pocket doorSpacious bedroomsMovie theater
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Catherine Bier 708-567-2032,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Kristine Strouse
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11983417
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 1161 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 43X27
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X5
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X10
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X5
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 392 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,678
- Total interior livable area: 2,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,500 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 150
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 18044010060000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Details
- Builder model: AMERICAN FOUR-SQUARE
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: La Grange
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2024 | Sold | $943,000+14%$349/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11983417 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2024 | Contingent | $827,000$306/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11983417 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $827,000+195.4%$306/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11983417 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/1994 | Sold | $280,000$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $71,000 |
| 2023 | $16,132 +7.5% | $71,000 +24% |
| 2022 | $15,009 +3.8% | $57,273 |
| 2021 | $14,463 +2.6% | $57,273 |
| 2020 | $14,098 -24% | $57,273 -19% |
| 2019 | $18,554 +2% | $70,683 |
| 2018 | $18,199 +2.6% | $70,683 |
| 2017 | $17,734 +10.2% | $70,683 +22.9% |
| 2016 | $16,098 +7.2% | $57,515 |
| 2015 | $15,014 +1.5% | $57,515 |
| 2014 | $14,792 +3% | $57,515 +0.9% |
| 2013 | $14,367 +2.6% | $57,013 |
| 2012 | $14,006 0% | $57,013 |
| 2011 | $14,008 -9.4% | $57,013 -17.9% |
| 2010 | $15,458 +1% | $69,416 |
| 2009 | $15,309 +2.1% | $69,416 -7% |
| 2008 | $14,987 +32.4% | $74,643 +38% |
| 2007 | $11,317 +2.1% | $54,103 |
| 2006 | $11,080 +2.2% | $54,103 |
| 2005 | $10,842 +24.7% | $54,103 +14.9% |
| 2004 | $8,697 -11.3% | $47,072 |
| 2003 | $9,805 +3.5% | $47,072 |
| 2002 | $9,475 +35.8% | $47,072 +43.5% |
| 2001 | $6,979 -0.6% | $32,813 |
| 2000 | $7,023 +1.1% | $32,813 |
| 1999 | $6,946 | $32,813 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60525
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cossitt Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Park Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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