Prime Opportunity in La Grange - Ideal for Investors, Flippers, or Builders! Located on a generous corner lot, this 5-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home features over 1,300 square feet of above-ground living space, including a desirable first-floor bedroom and full bathroom-perfect for flexible living arrangements. A full unfinished basement offers even more potential for added value. This property presents numerous possibilities: renovate, rent, flip, or build new! Enjoy a fenced-in yard, private driveway with on property parking area, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Downtown La Grange's shops, dining, and METRA train to Chicago. Highly regarded Park Junior High and Lyons Township High School Districts. Convenient access to I-55, I-290, and I-294. Don't miss out on this exceptional investment opportunity in one of La Grange's most sought-after neighborhoods!
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$224,000
149 Washington Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
5beds
1,364sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$366,100 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$3,419 Estimated rent
Home value
$366,100
$311,000 - $421,000
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On property parking areaFenced-in yardFirst-floor bedroomCorner lotPrivate drivewayFull unfinished basement
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Listed by:
Jeremy Vitell 708-642-9566,
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections,
Chris Snider 773-704-1704,
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections
Bought with:
Adrian Martinez
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12414926
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 900 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X30
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range
- Laundry: None
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,264
- Total interior livable area: 1,364 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Alley, Driveway, Direct Access, Other, On Site, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35X125
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 18042290170000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: La Grange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,874
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $224,000-13.5%$164/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414926 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listing removed | $259,000$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414926 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Price change | $259,000-10.4%$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414926 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,000+110.9%$212/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12414926 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2008 | Sold | $137,000-8.1%$100/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06937696 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2008 | Price change | $149,000-3.9%$109/sqft |
Source: NRT Chicago #06937696 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2008 | Price change | $155,000-4%$114/sqft |
Source: NRT Chicago #06937696 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2008 | Price change | $161,500-5%$118/sqft |
Source: NRT Chicago #06937696 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2008 | Listed for sale | $170,000-2.9%$125/sqft |
Source: NRT Chicago #06937696 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2008 | Listing removed | $175,000$128/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2008 | Price change | $175,000-2.8%$128/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2008 | Listed for sale | $180,000-20%$132/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2006 | Sold | $225,000+14950.2%$165/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/1999 | Sold | $1,495-97.7%$1/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/1998 | Sold | $65,000$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $27,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $5,875 +14.2% | $26,999 +28.9% |
| 2022 | $5,147 +3.6% | $20,948 |
| 2021 | $4,969 +0.9% | $20,948 |
| 2020 | $4,926 +6.8% | $20,948 +4% |
| 2019 | $4,613 +2% | $20,151 |
| 2018 | $4,524 +2.3% | $20,151 |
| 2017 | $4,420 +19.8% | $20,151 +33.4% |
| 2016 | $3,689 +8.1% | $15,104 |
| 2015 | $3,414 +1.2% | $15,104 |
| 2014 | $3,375 -13.9% | $15,104 -13.5% |
| 2013 | $3,919 +1.9% | $17,463 |
| 2012 | $3,845 -11.2% | $17,463 -11.1% |
| 2011 | $4,330 +1.5% | $19,642 -13.8% |
| 2010 | $4,264 +10.3% | $22,796 |
| 2009 | $3,865 -27.6% | $22,796 -14.3% |
| 2008 | $5,338 +28.3% | $26,585 +33.6% |
| 2007 | $4,162 +2.1% | $19,897 |
| 2006 | $4,075 +2.2% | $19,897 |
| 2005 | $3,987 +37.9% | $19,897 +52.2% |
| 2004 | $2,892 +6.2% | $13,070 |
| 2003 | $2,722 +3.5% | $13,070 |
| 2002 | $2,631 +17.3% | $13,070 +32% |
| 2001 | $2,244 +5.9% | $9,898 |
| 2000 | $2,118 +56.3% | $9,898 |
| 1999 | $1,355 | $9,898 |
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Neighborhood: 60525
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Congress Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Park Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Congress Park 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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