$1,307,000
SOLD JUN 17, 2025

137 Drexel Ave La Grange, IL 60525

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,735 Sq Ft
6,551 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$350 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Ogden Ave Elementary School Rated A
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of June 2025

This exceptional three-story home in La Grange's West End neighborhood offers classic curb appeal and an expansive, open floorplan. The 2018 renovation included a second and third floor addition, new plumbing, electric, HVAC systems, siding, windows and roof. The spacious main floor layout incorporates a welcoming foyer, living room, dining room, family room with gas log fireplace and an entertainment sized kitchen featuring stainless-steel appliances, soft gray cabinets, quartz countertops, a large center island breakfast bar and table space. The powder room and convenient mudroom with built-in boot bench round-out the main floor. The second floor offers four bedrooms - all with vaulted ceilings and fantastic closet space, a convenient second floor laundry and three gorgeous full bathrooms - including a shared Jack-and-Jill bath and a spa-inspired primary bath with double vanity, separate shower and luxurious soaking tub. The primary suite offers a soaring ceiling with robust beams, two walk-in closets and private balcony. The finished 3rd floor suite features a vaulted ceiling and 4th full bathroom - making it a great option for guest/nanny suite or private home office. The sun-infused finished basement provides additional living space via an expansive rec room with wide plank vinyl floor and egress window, storage/utility room and 5th full bath with designer tile and walk-in shower. Outside you'll find a fully fenced backyard, parquet wood composite deck, covered front porch, concrete block front walk, two car tandem garage with 12-1/2 ft ceiling and durable brick and Hardie board facade. All this on a quiet tree-lined street near award winning Lyons Township HS, downtown La Grange's stores, restaurants, movie theater and commuter train as well as easy access to both airports and area expressways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538 Listed on: 05/09/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Patty Reilly-Murphy

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475168832

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,751

Year Built

  • Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 6,551 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 131.23
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 3,735 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Ogden Ave Elementary School
  • Park Junior High School
  • Lyons Twp High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Traditional

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,751

Year Built

Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Rebuilt Year: 2018
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Egress Window, Rec/Family Area, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork
  • LivingArea: 3735
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Foyer, Deck
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Fiber Cement
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 1247000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Tandem, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), 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: Ogden Ave 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 Size Acres: 0.1504
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 131.23
  • 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: 21751.08
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Lee Mickevin P and Lee Claire
Bought by
Kerry Weatherred Living Trust and Weatherred
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patty Reilly-Murphy
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,247,000
Sold Price
$1,307,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
4.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-56.37%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2019
Closed on
Jul 25, 2019
Sold by
Harper Nicole
Bought by
Lee Mickevin P and Lee Claire
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Giovanni Leopaldi
Compass
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
2.72%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2017
Sold by
Lasalle Street Homes Mc Llc
Bought by
Black & White Enterprises Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$548,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2016
Closed on
Oct 27, 2016
Sold by
Lu Jen Neng and Lu Miao Neng
Bought by
Lasalle Street Homes Mc Llc
Seller's Agent
Linda Hanley
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Edward Vanderbilt
247 Brokers, LLC
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-11.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1997
Sold by
Wisniewski Henry and Wisniewski Kim H
Bought by
Lu Jen Neng and Lu Miao Neng

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,400
Interest Rate
7.94%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,307,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $785,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $285,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $280,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Warranty Deed $178,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $563,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $628,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $548,000 Construction
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $138,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $142,400 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Sold $1,307,000 +4.8% $350 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $1,247,000 +58.9% $334 / Sq Ft
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Sold $785,000 -1.8% $195 / Sq Ft
06/20/2019 06/20/19 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2019 06/11/19 For Sale $799,000 +207.3% $198 / Sq Ft
10/24/2016 10/24/16 Sold $260,000 -11.9% $190 / Sq Ft
09/17/2016 09/17/16 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2016 09/14/16 For Sale $295,000 -- $216 / 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 $21,751 $91,000 $7,205 $83,795
2023 $19,316 $91,000 $7,205 $83,795
2022 $19,316 $76,704 $5,895 $70,809
2021 $18,579 $69,203 $5,895 $63,308
2020 $18,247 $69,203 $5,895 $63,308
2019 $16,199 $58,716 $5,403 $53,313
2018 $2,388 $8,825 $5,403 $3,422
2017 $10,440 $39,625 $5,403 $34,222
2016 $8,451 $31,379 $4,748 $26,631
2015 $7,865 $31,379 $4,748 $26,631
2014 $8,464 $34,011 $4,748 $29,263
2013 $7,127 $29,605 $4,748 $24,857
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12360069

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-05-202-006-0000