Enjoy the street appeal and location of this charming, picture-perfect Cape Cod - conveniently located near schools and park. It features mature professionally designed landscaping, hardwood floors, six panel doors, divided light windows and wonderful natural light throughout. The expansive living room and classic eat-in kitchen with table space are perfect for entertaining and daily life. Four spacious bedrooms, two full baths, a charming second floor loft and additional living space in the finished lower-level family room make this home a move-in ready gem. The backyard is mostly fenced (driveway gate can be added) and features a newer 2-1/2 car garage along with a large paver brick patio and grilling deck - perfect for entertaining. All this plus convenient access to parks, award winning Spring Ave, Gurrie Middle School and Lyons Township HS, downtown La Grange and Chicago commuter train!
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$551,000
917 S Kensington Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
4beds
1,483sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
6,150 Square Feet Lot
$659,100 Zestimate®
$372/sqft
$3,569 Estimated rent
Home value
$659,100
$626,000 - $705,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Catherine Bier 708-567-2032,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Kate Boyle
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12061783
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Loft, Utility Room-Lower Level, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X9
Bar entertainment
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,353
- Total interior livable area: 1,483 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 393
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: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 6,150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 123
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 18093040040000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Cedar, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Details
- Builder model: CAPE COD
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- 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: $372/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $492,800
- Annual tax amount: $10,208
- Date on market: 5/30/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2024 | Sold | $551,000+2.6%$372/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12061783 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2024 | Contingent | $537,000$362/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12061783 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $537,000+50%$362/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12061783 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2010 | Sold | $358,000-3%$241/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07570575 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $369,000+9.2%$249/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #07570575 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2003 | Sold | $338,000$228/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,639 +5.7% | $49,280 |
| 2023 | $11,015 +7.9% | $49,280 +25.4% |
| 2022 | $10,208 +3.9% | $39,283 |
| 2021 | $9,827 +2.6% | $39,283 |
| 2020 | $9,582 -2.8% | $39,283 -2.4% |
| 2019 | $9,855 +1.3% | $40,256 |
| 2018 | $9,730 +2.8% | $40,256 |
| 2017 | $9,467 +20.8% | $40,256 +30.9% |
| 2016 | $7,836 +1.9% | $30,746 |
| 2015 | $7,689 +1.9% | $30,746 |
| 2014 | $7,548 -8.9% | $30,746 -10.9% |
| 2013 | $8,290 +3.2% | $34,522 |
| 2012 | $8,035 -3.5% | $34,522 |
| 2011 | $8,330 +27.4% | $34,522 -3.1% |
| 2010 | $6,541 +7.7% | $35,616 |
| 2009 | $6,071 +1.9% | $35,616 -17.3% |
| 2008 | $5,955 +13.6% | $43,054 +27.4% |
| 2007 | $5,240 +3.3% | $33,800 |
| 2006 | $5,073 +3.2% | $33,800 |
| 2005 | $4,916 +64.6% | $33,800 +123.2% |
| 2004 | $2,986 +9.4% | $15,142 |
| 2003 | $2,728 -2.9% | $15,142 -15.6% |
| 2002 | $2,810 +14.1% | $17,948 +20.1% |
| 2001 | $2,462 -9.3% | $14,942 |
| 2000 | $2,714 +8.1% | $14,942 |
| 1999 | $2,511 | $14,942 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60525
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Spring Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Wm F Gurrie Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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