Multiple offers received. Highest and best offers due by 12:30 Wednesday, August 16th. Storybook English cottage complete with cedar shake facade (painted 2021), flower lined front walk, fully fenced backyard with new entertainment sized deck (2019) with retractable awning (2016) and gravel lined side yard with raised vegetable garden. The character continues throughout the interior with hardwood floors, arched entries, substantial moldings, French doors and original glass door knobs. Foyer entry with original mosaic tile floor, expansive living room with inviting wood-burning fireplace flanked by two built-in bookcases. Formal dining room with double French doors to the private home office with views of the backyard. Updated maple kitchen with quartz countertops, pantry closet and attached breakfast room with deck access. Fantastic first floor addition built in 2018 to accommodate the new full bathroom with walk-in shower. Three spacious second floor bedrooms, two hall closets and a large hall bath with mosaic tile floor, tub/shower and double vanity. The walk-up attic accessible from bedroom three provides tons of storage. Large partially finished basement with family room, dry bar, laundry room with laundry chute, utility room, tons of storage and a workshop. New furnace and central air conditioner (2013), new roof (2007), new water heater (2015), new battery back-up for sump pump (2017), new dishwasher (2022) and driveway seal coated (2022). All of this and within walking distance of Spring Ave Elementary, Gurrie Middle School, Lyons Township High School and Waiola Park. Easy access to downtown La Grange with restaurants, movie theater, library and the commuter train to Chicago!
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Tax assessed value
$550,000
524 S Catherine Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
3beds
1,407sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
6,150 Square Feet Lot
$750,200 Zestimate®
$391/sqft
$3,548 Estimated rent
Home value
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Tons of storageFully fenced backyardLarge partially finished basementHardwood floorsSubstantial moldingsArched entriesLaundry room
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Listed by:
Catherine Bier 708-567-2032,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Helen Lalonde, ABR,CSC,PSA,RENE,SRES,SRS
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11842080
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Office, Breakfast Room, Attic, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Workshop, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X16
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X5
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
- Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
Features
- Dry Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,407 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 123
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 18091040190000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Shake Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Details
- Builder model: ENGLISH COTTAGE
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Country Club
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: La Grange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $391/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $550,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,293
- Date on market: 8/14/2023
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2023 | Sold | $550,000+2.2%$391/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11842080 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2023 | Pending sale | $537,900$382/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11842080 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2023 | Contingent | $537,900$382/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11842080 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $537,900+28.1%$382/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11842080 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2011 | Listing removed | $419,900$298/sqft |
Source: Prello Realty #07487476 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2011 | Price change | $419,900-2.3%$298/sqft |
Source: Prello Realty #07487476 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2010 | Listed for sale | $429,900$306/sqft |
Source: Prello Realty #07487476 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2010 | Pending sale | $429,900$306/sqft |
Source: Prello Realty #07487476 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $429,900+36.5%$306/sqft |
Source: Prello Realty #07487476 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/1994 | Sold | $315,000$224/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,748 +18.5% | $55,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $11,598 +53.6% | $54,999 +66.4% |
| 2022 | $7,553 +3.6% | $33,051 |
| 2021 | $7,293 +1.7% | $33,051 |
| 2020 | $7,173 -3.2% | $33,051 -3.6% |
| 2019 | $7,408 +1.3% | $34,274 |
| 2018 | $7,313 +2.5% | $34,274 |
| 2017 | $7,133 +6.1% | $34,274 +26.5% |
| 2016 | $6,726 +2% | $27,100 |
| 2015 | $6,595 +1.8% | $27,100 |
| 2014 | $6,477 -11.8% | $27,100 -13.4% |
| 2013 | $7,342 +3.1% | $31,276 |
| 2012 | $7,120 +2.3% | $31,276 |
| 2011 | $6,960 +11.6% | $31,276 -16.5% |
| 2010 | $6,236 -2.2% | $37,437 |
| 2009 | $6,379 +18.9% | $37,437 -7% |
| 2008 | $5,364 +0.5% | $40,254 +16.2% |
| 2007 | $5,337 +3.2% | $34,653 |
| 2006 | $5,170 +3.2% | $34,653 |
| 2005 | $5,011 +8.5% | $34,653 +34.9% |
| 2004 | $4,621 +9% | $25,680 |
| 2003 | $4,238 +3.4% | $25,680 |
| 2002 | $4,100 +16.9% | $25,680 +24.1% |
| 2001 | $3,508 +4.8% | $20,686 |
| 2000 | $3,347 | $20,686 |
| 1999 | $3,347 | $20,686 |
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Neighborhood: 60525
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Spring Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Wm F Gurrie Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spring Ave Elementary School
- Middle: Wm F Gurrie Middle School
- High: Lyons Twp High School
- District: 105
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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