Charming four square in historic district offers great potential. Darling enclosed front porch and character throughout the main level with hardwood flooring, crown molding, arched doorways and gas log fireplace (owner has blocked off and never used). Kitchen showcases a butler's pantry, painted cabinetry, and tile backsplash. Convenience of additional space in the first floor family room as well as a cozy powder room. Four generously sized bedrooms on second level including a full bathroom. Space available to add a primary suite. Walk-up attic can be built out or used for storage. Bring your design ideas to the full basement with a second full bathroom (has not been used in many years). Enjoy the outdoors in the fenced-in backyard and expansive wood deck. Amazing location with easy walk to LT north campus, La Grange Stone Avenue Metra Station and downtown La Grange. Plenty of charm and character waiting for the next owners to make it their own.
Active
Price cut: $15.1K (8/21)
$599,900
404 S Brainard Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
4beds
2,121sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas log fireplaceFirst floor family roomFenced-in backyardFour generously sized bedroomsExpansive wood deckCrown moldingEnclosed front porch
- 25 days
- 2,156
- 117
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Julie White 708-246-0500,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12688130
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Foyer, Screened Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Parquet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X15
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Humidifier
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,121 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 18054290140000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: La Grange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $680,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,801
- Date on market: 8/15/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $599,900-2.5%$283/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12688130 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $615,000+69.9%$290/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12688130 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/1999 | Sold | $362,000+31.6%$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/1995 | Sold | $275,000$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,601 +3.5% | $68,000 |
| 2023 | $16,046 +10.1% | $68,000 +28.2% |
| 2022 | $14,574 +3.9% | $53,053 |
| 2021 | $14,024 +1.7% | $53,053 |
| 2020 | $13,789 -1.6% | $53,053 -2.2% |
| 2019 | $14,020 -14% | $54,249 -14.8% |
| 2018 | $16,296 +2.6% | $63,652 |
| 2017 | $15,881 +1.2% | $63,652 +13.4% |
| 2016 | $15,691 +7.2% | $56,124 |
| 2015 | $14,634 +1.5% | $56,124 |
| 2014 | $14,417 +0.3% | $56,124 -1.6% |
| 2013 | $14,372 +2.6% | $57,031 |
| 2012 | $14,011 +3.7% | $57,031 |
| 2011 | $13,516 +9% | $57,031 -7.6% |
| 2010 | $12,398 +4.1% | $61,736 |
| 2009 | $11,914 +7.3% | $61,736 -7% |
| 2008 | $11,104 +2% | $66,383 +12.3% |
| 2007 | $10,891 +2.8% | $59,102 |
| 2006 | $10,592 +2.1% | $59,102 |
| 2005 | $10,377 +14.9% | $59,102 +38.2% |
| 2004 | $9,034 +5.9% | $42,773 |
| 2003 | $8,528 +3.5% | $42,773 |
| 2002 | $8,243 +28.7% | $42,773 +41.3% |
| 2001 | $6,404 +5.8% | $30,278 |
| 2000 | $6,052 +4.9% | $30,278 |
| 1999 | $5,771 | $30,278 |
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Neighborhood: 60525
Nearby schools
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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