NOT LISTED FOR SALE

104 8th Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $689,000 - $884,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,841 Sq Ft
$438/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 19, 2023

Last sale price $707,000 $384 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,423/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near park
  • 5-minute walk to Kiwanis Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

Historic District American Four-Square with covered front porch - just blocks from downtown La Grange's shops, restaurants, movie theater, library, commuter train as well as schools and parks. This home features a traditional vestibule entry leading to a gracious foyer and bright dining room. The expansive living room has built-in bookshelves, an original built-in window bench and an inviting gas log fireplace with brick facade, marble hearth and oak display mantel. The updated eat-in kitchen features maple hardwood floors, classic maple cabinets, stone countertops, subway tile backsplash and a charming eat-in window nook. The first floor is completed with a rear entry area and renovated powder room. The second-floor features three spacious bedrooms - all with good closet space and pine wood floors - as well as a full bath with tub/shower and a laundry room. The third floor master suite has three built-in window benches, a walk-in closet and private ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. Outside you'll find a beautifully landscaped yard with a large paver brick patio and a 2-1/2 car detached garage with a walk-up storage loft. This beautiful house is ready to be your next home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538 Listed on: 09/14/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Thorne

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475140718

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,007

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 140
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,841 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Pocket Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School
  • Park Junior High School
  • Lyons Twp High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Partial Air Conditioning Available
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • American Four Square

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,007

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

7,013 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Built-In Oven, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
  • LivingArea: 1841
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer, Mud Room, Walk In Closet, Storage, Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Door Features: Pocket Door(s)
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Shakes,Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Partial, Space Pac
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Electric, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cossitt Avenue Elementary School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Park Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 140
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8006.78
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2023
Closed on
Oct 7, 2023
Sold by
Adamson Ralph W and Adamson Cathy J
Bought by
Lenart Sean and Lenart Katelyn
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joe Thorne
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$677,000
Sold Price
$707,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
4.43%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$805,829

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,829
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.56%
Original Mortgage
$565,600
Outstanding Balance
$552,409
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$253,420

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2001
Sold by
Hettinga Paul and Hettinga Joanna G
Bought by
Adamson Ralph W and Adamson Cathy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lenart Sean $707,000 Burnet Title
Adamson Ralph W $360,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lenart Sean $565,600
Previous Owner Adamson Ralph W $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Sold $707,000 +4.4% $384 / Sq Ft
09/16/2023 09/16/23 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2023 09/14/23 For Sale $677,000 -- $368 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $13,403 $55,308 $7,000 $48,308
2024 $13,403 $60,000 $7,000 $53,000
2023 $8,288 $60,000 $7,000 $53,000
2022 $8,288 $34,384 $4,375 $30,009
2021 $8,007 $34,383 $4,375 $30,008
2020 $8,635 $34,383 $4,375 $30,008
2019 $11,643 $45,632 $4,025 $41,607
2018 $11,420 $45,632 $4,025 $41,607
2017 $11,134 $45,632 $4,025 $41,607
2016 $12,420 $44,943 $3,500 $41,443
2015 $11,575 $44,943 $3,500 $41,443
2014 $11,407 $44,943 $3,500 $41,443
2013 $10,722 $43,214 $3,500 $39,714
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11845303

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-04-402-008-0000

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