NOT LISTED FOR SALE

129 S Kensington Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $1,285,000 - $2,301,669

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,080 Sq Ft
$614/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 11, 2020

Last sale price $655,000 $213 Per Sq Ft

Est. 189% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,068/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Detached Garage
  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • Porch

About This Home

As of February 2020

Enjoy this historically significant Italianate style home in La Grange. Situated on a tree-lined street, this home is a few blocks from commuter train, shops, restaurants and award-winning Cossitt Elementary. This large, historic home offers 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with space to expand on the 3rd floor. Make this your dream home by enhancing the historical charm with modern amenities. Original wood floors underneath carpet in most rooms. 10' ceilings on first floor with extensive molding and built in bookcases. Home is being conveyed in "as-is" condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robby Bartholomai

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475172940 Listed on: 01/08/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Kutchek

Compass License #475127216

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,750

Year Built

  • 1895

Lot Details

  • 0.29

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop
  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Landscaped Professionally

Listing and Financial Details

  • $2,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,750

Year Built

1895

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1895
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1895

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Dormer, Finished, Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 3X5, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Library, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Library, Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Office, Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3080
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Fuses
  • Air Conditioner: 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3080

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 102

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 124
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 18043040060000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 22761.01

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2022
Sold by
Jovic Builders Inc
Bought by
Mcdonough Matthew V and Mcdonough Tressie D
Current Estimated Value
$1,891,917

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,474,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,366,381
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$525,536

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2020
Closed on
Feb 5, 2020
Sold by
Mcavinchey Patricia A
Bought by
Jovic Builders Inc
Seller's Agent
Robby Bartholomai
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Kutchek
Compass
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-12.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.41%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Mcdonough Matthew V $1,999,000 None Listed On Document
Jovic Builders Inc $655,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcdonough Matthew V $1,474,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/11/2020 02/11/20 Sold $655,000 -12.7% $213 / Sq Ft
01/25/2020 01/25/20 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2020 01/08/20 For Sale $750,000 -- $244 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $37,750 $153,564 $14,880 $138,684
2023 $55,055 $155,496 $14,880 $140,616
2022 $55,055 $187,500 $11,160 $176,340
2021 $20,865 $73,979 $11,160 $62,819
2020 $4,044 $17,441 $11,160 $6,281
2019 $23,203 $84,105 $10,230 $73,875
2018 $22,761 $84,105 $10,230 $73,875
2017 $22,159 $84,105 $10,230 $73,875
2016 $20,045 $72,787 $8,990 $63,797
2015 $19,909 $72,787 $8,990 $63,797
2014 $18,409 $72,787 $8,990 $63,797
2013 $16,369 $66,467 $8,990 $57,477
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10605354

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-04-304-006-0000