Seller's Agent in 2022
Lindsey Paulus
@ Properties
(708) 926-5034
68 in this area
210 Total Sales
1142 S Kensington Ave La Grange, IL 60525
Estimated Value: $1,126,000 - $1,596,000
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
4,204
Sq Ft
$318/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- French Provincial Architecture
- Property is near a park
- Recreation Room
- Spring Avenue Elementary School Rated A
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 4-minute walk to Spring Ave Park
About This Home
As of April 2022French provincial style home in the La Grange Country Club area boasts gorgeous woodwork and details throughout including 4 sets of beautiful mahogany solid french doors adorning the exterior. Solid masonry construction with stucco and limestone. The interior has walnut stained oak floors throughout. The open kitchen has an oversized granite island with seating, rich cabinets and stainless appliances. Master suite includes 2 large closets, en suite bath and adjacent sitting room. 3rd level bedroom and bathroom is an oasis. Huge, full basement with recreation area, bar, additional bedrooms, and tons of storage. Several newer light fixtures throughout and freshly painted in 2022. Full of modern conveniences, including a 3 car attached garage, mud room, 2 large pantries, 2nd floor laundry, wired for sound, outdoor sprinkler system, central vac. This home sits on a 75'x134' wide corner lot just one block away from both Spring Avenue Elementary School and Gurrie Middle School, as well as one block from St Cletus Private Elementary School - not to mention just a few blocks from 5 different neighborhood parks! This is a rare opportunity and a must see!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475145410 Listed on: 02/02/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,572
Year Built
- Built in 2010
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 75x134
- Corner Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- French Provincial Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 4,204 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Dry Bar
- Gas Log Fireplace
- French Doors
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Bonus Room
- Finished Attic
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Spring Ave Elementary School
- Wm F Gurrie Middle School
- Lyons Twp High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near a park
Community Details
- Country Club Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 2, 2022
Closed on
Apr 8, 2022
Sold by
Kostrzewa Richard J and Kostrzewa Karen D
Bought by
Simunovic Erin and Simunovic Darko
Seller's Agent
Lindsey Paulus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jared Litwiller
Freedom Realty
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,076,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-2.09%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$262,013
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.60%
Original Mortgage
$914,600
Outstanding Balance
$856,808
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$481,205
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 2, 2022
Closed on
Mar 21, 2022
Sold by
Kostrzewa Richard J and Kostrzewa Karen D
Bought by
Simunovic Erin and Simunovic Darko
Seller's Agent
Lindsey Paulus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jared Litwiller
Freedom Realty
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,076,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-2.09%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$914,600
Outstanding Balance
$856,808
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$481,205
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 29, 2009
Sold by
Integra Bank National Association
Bought by
Kostrzewa Richard J and Kostrzewa Karen D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 13, 2008
Sold by
1142 South Kensington Avenue Llc
Bought by
Integra Bank Na and Prairie Bank & Trust Company
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 2, 2005
Sold by
Tempero Howard C and Tempero Megan J
Bought by
1142 S Kensington Avenue Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,800
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 25, 2002
Sold by
Bradbury Steven J and Bradbury Tara T
Bought by
Tempero Howard C and Tempero Megan J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,600
Interest Rate
7.16%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 11, 1995
Sold by
Rosenthal John G
Bought by
Bradbury Steven J and Lynch Tara T
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
8.55%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 18, 1994
Sold by
Reynolds Lester C and Reynolds Jane C
Bought by
Rosenthal John G
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simunovic Erin | -- | -- | |
| Simunovic Erin | $1,076,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Kostrzewa Richard J | $750,000 | None Available | |
| Integra Bank Na | -- | None Available | |
| 1142 S Kensington Avenue Llc | $355,000 | Ticor Title | |
| Tempero Howard C | $262,000 | -- | |
| Bradbury Steven J | $225,000 | First American Title | |
| Rosenthal John G | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Simunovic Erin | $60,000 | |
| Closed | Simunovic Erin | $60,000 | |
| Open | Simunovic Erin | $914,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Kostrzewa Richard J | $515,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kostrzewa Richard J | $300,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kostrzewa Richard J | $340,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kostrzewa Richard J | $408,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kostrzewa Karen | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kostrzewa Richard J | $410,000 | |
| Previous Owner | 1142 S Kensington Avenue Llc | $759,600 | |
| Previous Owner | 1142 S Kensington Avenue Llc | $282,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Tempero Howard C | $208,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tempero Howard C | $208,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tempero Howard C | $209,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Bradbury Steven J | $142,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bradbury Steven J | $59,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bradbury Steven J | $142,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2022 04/04/22 | Sold | $1,076,000 | -2.1% | $256 / Sq Ft |
| 02/06/2022 02/06/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/02/2022 02/02/22 | For Sale | $1,099,000 | -- | $261 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,174 | $105,048 | $9,785 | $95,263 |
| 2023 | $25,245 | $105,048 | $9,785 | $95,263 |
| 2022 | $25,245 | $92,108 | $8,531 | $83,577 |
| 2021 | $24,266 | $92,107 | $8,530 | $83,577 |
| 2020 | $23,572 | $92,107 | $8,530 | $83,577 |
| 2019 | $24,841 | $96,258 | $7,777 | $88,481 |
| 2018 | $25,376 | $99,466 | $7,777 | $91,689 |
| 2017 | $24,665 | $99,466 | $7,777 | $91,689 |
| 2016 | $21,035 | $78,326 | $6,774 | $71,552 |
| 2015 | $20,698 | $78,326 | $6,774 | $71,552 |
| 2014 | $20,293 | $78,326 | $6,774 | $71,552 |
| 2013 | $18,811 | $75,000 | $6,774 | $68,226 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lindsey Paulus
-
Jared Litwiller
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Jared Litwiller
Freedom Realty
(309) 840-5983
2 in this area
787 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11311841
APN: 18-09-319-023-0000
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