This classic center-entry Colonial home offers timeless curb appeal with a cedar shake and sided facade and professional landscaping with bluestone front walk. Inside, the expansive and bright main floor features hardwood floors, divided light windows, crown molding and French doors. The welcoming foyer opens to both the dining room and living room with the first of two gas log fireplaces. The eat-in kitchen features high-end cream cabinetry, Corian countertops, a center island/breakfast bar, attached breakfast room with sliding glass doors to the backyard patio, a convenient mudroom closet and an open view of the spacious main floor family room. The family room features a vaulted beamed ceiling, second fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two full hall bathrooms - both with skylights. The fully finished basement offers a large rec room with built-in dry bar and entertainment center, a third full bathroom, a fifth bedroom or office with egress window and a laundry room with large folding counter. Access to additional storage in the crawl space under the family room through the basement bedroom closet. Outside you'll find a private fully fenced deep backyard, bluestone patio with built-in firepit, concrete driveway with driveway gate and 2.5 car detached garage. All this is walking distance to downtown La Grange's shops, restaurants, movie theater, library, commuter train and award-wining area schools. Also convenient to both airports and area expressways!
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$950,000
717 S Madison Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
5beds
2,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
8,480 Square Feet Lot
$1,165,600 Zestimate®
$389/sqft
$4,427 Estimated rent
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$1,165,600
$1.06M - $1.29M
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Listed by:
Catherine Bier 708-567-2032,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Sharon Owens
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12357905
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Bedroom 5, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Travertine), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Closet, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Travertine), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Porcelain Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X14
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Travertine)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area,Sleeping Area,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,440 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: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 169.6
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 18091230050000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Details
- Builder model: CENTER ENTRY COLONIAL
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, 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: $389/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $734,360
- Annual tax amount: $17,370
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $950,000+8.6%$389/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12357905 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2025 | Contingent | $875,000$359/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12357905 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $875,000+81.9%$359/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12357905 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2001 | Sold | $481,000$197/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,356 +5.7% | $73,436 +0% |
| 2023 | $17,370 +8.6% | $73,435 +28.9% |
| 2022 | $15,993 +4.2% | $56,952 |
| 2021 | $15,352 +3.2% | $56,952 |
| 2020 | $14,874 +16.8% | $56,952 +10.1% |
| 2019 | $12,736 +1.3% | $51,739 |
| 2018 | $12,576 -15.1% | $51,739 -16.5% |
| 2017 | $14,817 +34.7% | $61,951 +45% |
| 2016 | $10,998 +1.8% | $42,727 |
| 2015 | $10,806 -13.1% | $42,727 -14% |
| 2014 | $12,439 -5.3% | $49,680 -7.8% |
| 2013 | $13,135 +3.3% | $53,876 |
| 2012 | $12,712 +3% | $53,876 |
| 2011 | $12,337 +3% | $53,876 -11.6% |
| 2010 | $11,976 +4.8% | $60,956 |
| 2009 | $11,426 +14.1% | $60,956 -7% |
| 2008 | $10,013 +22.2% | $65,544 +43.3% |
| 2007 | $8,193 +3.8% | $45,744 |
| 2006 | $7,893 -21.4% | $45,744 -26.4% |
| 2005 | $10,046 +35% | $62,115 +54.7% |
| 2004 | $7,439 +9.2% | $40,160 |
| 2003 | $6,811 +3.4% | $40,160 |
| 2002 | $6,589 +13.4% | $40,160 +22% |
| 2001 | $5,808 +4.9% | $32,928 |
| 2000 | $5,539 +11.6% | $32,928 |
| 1999 | $4,965 | $32,928 |
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Neighborhood: 60525
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Spring Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Wm F Gurrie Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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