NOT LISTED FOR SALE

134 S La Grange Rd La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $917,000 - $1,028,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,515 Sq Ft
$383/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 21, 2023

Last sale price $799,700 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,538/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room
  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near a park
  • 1-minute walk to Kiwanis Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

Looking for convenience in a suburban setting? This classic stucco American Four-Square is an excellent example of La Grange's Historic District homes and is just steps to the vibrant downtown, library, shops, restaurants, theater, commuter train and award-winning Lyons Township High School. It offers wonderful space, charm, original craftsmanship, distinctive millwork and crown molding, built-in leaded glass cabinets, hardwood flooring and incredible natural light throughout. The current owners have further enhanced this beautiful home with a neutral color palate, gorgeous light fixtures, new master bath, new powder room and so much more! The vestibule entry leads to a gracious foyer that opens to a gorgeous living room with fireplace and a sun-drenched family room with gorgeous views of Kiwanis Park. The kitchen is equipped with walls of cabinetry and opens to the breakfast room with a wonderful view of the deep backyard. The formal dining room features original custom built-ins with leaded glass doors and a beautiful ceiling light fixture. The large master bedroom has two closets and a marvelous new master bath. There are two additional spacious bedrooms - including one with a tandem office. The third floor features fantastic additional living space - perfect as a playroom, 4th bedroom or home office. The lower level has a rec room that is currently set up as a gym, a bright laundry area and tons of storage! Outside there's an extra deep yard (162 ft lot) with beautiful raised backyard patio, two car garage with new concrete slab and a turn-around/patio. Simply move in and enjoy this beautiful home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538 Listed on: 06/02/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Denis Horgan

Redfin Corporation License #475174979

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,725

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 162
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,515 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Tandem Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • American Four Square

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,725

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

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: 1918
  • 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer, Breakfast Room, Tandem Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2515
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2515
  • Basement Sq Ft: 755
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3270
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1384
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1131
  • Door Features: French Doors,Sliding Doors,Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Skylight(s),Wood Frames
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 799700
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Side Apron, Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 102

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 162
  • 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: 17724.68
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2023
Closed on
Jul 14, 2023
Sold by
Barb Nicholas and Barb Jessica
Bought by
Wallen Spencer and Wallen Christina Chow
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Denis Horgan
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$799,700
Sold Price
$799,700
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$962,897

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$163,197
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.49%
Original Mortgage
$559,790
Outstanding Balance
$547,256
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$415,641

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2020
Closed on
Nov 11, 2020
Sold by
Begeman Rhea M and Begeman Earl C
Bought by
Barb Nicholas and Johnson Jessica
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laraine Hanson
Laraine Hanson
List Price
$589,700
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300
0.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.02%
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1999
Sold by
Hillmann Peter C and Hillmann Linda E
Bought by
Begeman Earl C and Begeman Rhea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
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
Wallen Spencer $800,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Barb Nicholas $590,000 Chicago Title
Begeman Earl C $260,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wallen Spencer $559,790
Previous Owner Barb Nicholas $472,000
Previous Owner Begeman Earl C $208,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/21/2023 07/21/23 Sold $799,700 0.0% $318 / Sq Ft
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2023 06/02/23 For Sale $799,700 +35.5% $318 / Sq Ft
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Sold $590,000 +0.1% $264 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/06/2020 10/06/20 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2020 10/03/20 For Sale $589,700 -- $264 / 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 $17,860 $72,000 $9,720 $62,280
2023 $19,430 $72,000 $9,720 $62,280
2022 $19,430 $66,174 $7,290 $58,884
2021 $17,725 $66,174 $7,290 $58,884
2020 $17,411 $66,174 $7,290 $58,884
2019 $17,142 $65,565 $6,682 $58,883
2018 $16,814 $65,565 $6,682 $58,883
2017 $16,385 $65,565 $6,682 $58,883
2016 $16,020 $57,248 $5,872 $51,376
2015 $14,941 $57,248 $5,872 $51,376
2014 $14,720 $57,248 $5,872 $51,376
2013 $14,571 $57,785 $5,872 $51,913
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11794382

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-04-307-019-0000