If you've ever driven down Brainard Ave in La Grange near the Country Club, you'd be hard pressed to miss this beautifully landscaped, stately colonial. The brick circular driveway is the perfect welcome and sets the tone for this charming 1930's three story home with full basement. Hardwood floors throughout the home with a circular floor plan that includes a large living room with gas fireplace, separate dining room, refreshed eat-in kitchen with many newer appliances, main level office with built-ins, powder room and main level combo mud and laundry room with included 2nd refrigerator. On the 2nd level, you'll find four bedrooms including the primary with generous en suite bath, 2022 remodeled hall bath, multiple linen closets and a rooftop deck. The 3rd level is a surprise with its vaulted ceiling family room (a great hang out spot for the kids) and a 5th bedroom or office and large cedar closet. The basement provides more living space and includes a large finished rec room with wood burning fireplace (as-is), and several other rooms and bonus areas, plus additional powder room, remodeled 2023. The home sits conveniently adjacent to the sidewalk that leads down the path to Lyons Township South Campus (9th & 10th grade), and is also a straight shot down Brainard Ave to North Campus (11th & 12th grade) - both schools are conveniently in walking distance. For grade school age kids, they can grab the bus to Cossitt Elementary School one short block away! Need to catch the train to Chicago? Stone Avenue Station is less than a mile away. Boiler new in 2021, A/C condensers about 2018, Furnace age unknown and Hot Water Heater 2023, Slate tile roof maintained. Hurry and don't miss out on this gorgeous home!
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$828,250
544 S Brainard Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
5beds
3,138sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
10,728 Square Feet Lot
$1,262,400 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$4,779 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,262,400
$1.14M - $1.43M
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Laundry roomRooftop deckLarge finished rec roomMultiple linen closetsHardwood floors throughoutGenerous en suite bathPowder room
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Listed by:
Lindsey Paulus 708-926-5034,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
David Hampton, ABR
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Homes
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11978430
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Dark Room, Bedroom 5, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Breakfast Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X24
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 525 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X25
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,138 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck, Deck
Lot
- Size: 10,728 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 72X149
Details
- Parcel number: 18082040240000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: La Grange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $870,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,751
- Date on market: 2/15/2024
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2024 | Sold | $828,250-2.6%$264/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11978430 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2024 | Contingent | $850,000$271/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11978430 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $850,000+107.3%$271/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11978430 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/1997 | Sold | $410,000+6.5%$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/1996 | Sold | $385,000$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,799 +3.5% | $87,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $20,101 +20% | $86,999 +37.6% |
| 2022 | $16,752 +3.8% | $63,208 |
| 2021 | $16,137 +1.4% | $63,208 |
| 2020 | $15,907 +14.6% | $63,208 +11.9% |
| 2019 | $13,881 +2% | $56,488 |
| 2018 | $13,614 +2.5% | $56,488 |
| 2017 | $13,282 -5.2% | $56,488 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $14,016 +7.5% | $52,181 |
| 2015 | $13,043 +1.4% | $52,181 |
| 2014 | $12,862 -15.4% | $52,181 -15.9% |
| 2013 | $15,209 +2.4% | $62,077 |
| 2012 | $14,849 +2.9% | $62,077 |
| 2011 | $14,425 +29.3% | $62,077 +10.2% |
| 2010 | $11,152 +4.1% | $56,307 |
| 2009 | $10,717 +0.1% | $56,307 -12.6% |
| 2008 | $10,709 +5.4% | $64,416 +16.8% |
| 2007 | $10,163 +3.8% | $55,173 |
| 2006 | $9,787 +2.1% | $55,173 |
| 2005 | $9,589 -1% | $55,173 +20.6% |
| 2004 | $9,689 +5.9% | $45,731 |
| 2003 | $9,145 +3.5% | $45,731 |
| 2002 | $8,838 +13% | $45,731 +25.2% |
| 2001 | $7,819 +5.8% | $36,521 |
| 2000 | $7,388 +4.1% | $36,521 |
| 1999 | $7,100 | $36,521 |
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Neighborhood: 60525
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cossitt Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Park Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 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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