$350,000
SOLD FEB 6, 2025

1542 Blanchan Ave La Grange Park, IL 60526

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,224 Sq Ft
6,708 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$286 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a forest
  • Wood Flooring
  • S. E. Gross Middle School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to this charming brick home in sought-after La Grange Park! From the moment you step inside, you'll be notice the beautiful hardwood floors and the inviting, spacious living area. The bright and airy living room features a large bay window, crown molding, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The generously sized dining area, conveniently located next to the kitchen, is ideal for hosting gatherings. The eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinet storage, and a bay window. Hardwood floors continue into the two spacious bedrooms with large closets and crown molding. A full bathroom with a tub/shower combination, along with a linen and coat closet, completes the main level. You'll find enormous potential in the large basement - perfect for additional living and storage space! Outside, enjoy the deck and peaceful backyard where deer from the nearby forest preserve are occasional visitors! All of this within close proximity to nature, parks, retail, dining, and top-rated schools. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Hodge

Compass License #475160074 Listed on: 01/08/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Koroll Haley

Re/Max In The Village License #475137376

Re/Max In The Village

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,297

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 133
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Brook Park Elementary School
  • S E Gross Middle School
  • Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a forest

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,297

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1224
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1224
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1224
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1048
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2272
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1048
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1224
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 349900
  • Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brook Park Elementary School
  • High School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
  • Middle/Junior School: S E Gross Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 95

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 133
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8296.58
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Feb 6, 2025
Sold by
Radovic Goran
Bought by
Moncada Andrea Montserratt and Arenas Diego Mathew
Seller's Agent
Anne Hodge
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Koroll Haley
Re/Max In The Village
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$365,459

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,459
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.19%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$323,027
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$42,432

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2017
Sold by
Bowman Bryan W and Bowman Lauren J
Bought by
Radovic Goran

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,620
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2013
Closed on
Apr 26, 2013
Sold by
Oswald Judith and Bernice H Masunas Trust
Bought by
Bowman Bryan W and Bowman Lauren J
Seller's Agent
Debi Myslicki
Myslicki Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Pochron
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-6.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%
Original Mortgage
$201,286
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2004
Sold by
Lasalle Bank Na
Bought by
Masunas Bernice H and The Bernice H Masunas Declarat
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Administrators Deed $350,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $246,000 First American Title Insuran
Trustee Deed $205,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $325,000 New Conventional
Closed $238,620 New Conventional
Previous Owner $201,286 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Sold $350,000 0.0% $286 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $349,900 +70.7% $286 / Sq Ft
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Sold $205,000 -6.8% $167 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/03/2013 03/03/13 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2013 01/26/13 For Sale $219,900 -- $180 / 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 $8,297 $29,000 $4,690 $24,310
2023 $8,460 $29,000 $4,690 $24,310
2022 $8,460 $25,820 $4,020 $21,800
2021 $8,610 $26,869 $4,020 $22,849
2020 $8,462 $26,869 $4,020 $22,849
2019 $7,512 $24,762 $3,685 $21,077
2018 $9,829 $28,474 $3,685 $24,789
2017 $9,178 $28,474 $3,685 $24,789
2016 $5,697 $16,386 $3,350 $13,036
2015 $5,391 $16,386 $3,350 $13,036
2014 $5,315 $16,386 $3,350 $13,036
2013 $7,419 $24,259 $3,350 $20,909
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12264546

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-27-300-014-0000