NOT LISTED FOR SALE

19 Drexel Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $806,000 - $915,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,826 Sq Ft
$475/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2021

Last sale price $650,000 $356 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,807/month

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Ogden Ave Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 5-minute walk to Gilbert Park

About This Home

As of February 2021

Simply beautiful! This completely rebuilt Tudor is beautifully situated on a landscaped 70x135 lot located close to all the amenities that vibrant La Grange has to offer. Taken down to the studs and rebuilt with high quality materials and craftsmanship, the owners spared no expense in this major renovation. With over $350k in interior/exterior improvements, the sellers invested in preserving the character of this timeless home, while seamlessly incorporating modern amenities including ALL NEW in the last few years - roof, windows, plumbing, electric, HVAC (duct work, furnace, humidifier, wireless thermostat), insulation, 5" distressed engineered wood flooring and sub-floor, oak staircase and handrail, recessed lighting throughout, trim with crown molding, a fabulous chef 's kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven range, Quartzite counters, subway tile backsplash, custom cabinetry, island with seating, walk-in pantry, Kohler farm sink, gas fireplace insert with cast iron surround, CAT 6 wiring throughout, water heater, and sump pit. Also inside you'll find custom walk-in closet organizers and the option for laundry on the second floor or the basement. Stately and bold in style, the exterior has been updated to today's standards with attractive painted brick with brand new maintenance-free Hardie Board siding, oversized gutters, downspouts, all new concrete including the garage, driveway and sidewalks. Also NEW are the beautiful landscaped and fenced yard and the spacious, gorgeous permeable paver patio and walkway. Additional features include the irrigation system, LED outdoor lighting, gas line for grill and underground electric service. Over $50,000 was invested to professionally landscape the property and add these outdoor features. The garage is fully finished and heated with a cool automated lift for easy storage in the finished loft instead of having to carry boxes up the pull-down stairs! This garage is the perfect spot for extending outdoor parties warmly into the winter! This is just an absolutely beautiful home in a location within blocks to the commuter train, highly rated Ogden Elementary, Park Junior High and high performing Lyons Township high school, and the thriving downtowns of La Grange & Western Springs. Two laundry rooms (basement and in the huge walk-in closet of the primary bedroom. Come see an impressive renovation that is loaded with craftsmanship, style and one-of-a-kind details!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Kutchek

Compass License #475127216 Listed on: 11/22/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Marinis

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471005352

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1929

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1929

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1929

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 2nd Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Insert
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Egress Window
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Pantry, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Mud Room, Pantry, Walk In Closet, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 9X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 8X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Pantry, Dimensions: 7X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 23X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 24X21, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Fiber Cement, Combination
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio
  • Acreage: 0.2169

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated, 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 102

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70.1X134.8
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 18052160150000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13105

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Letzeiser Stephen Peter and Carroll Margaret
Bought by
Carroll-Letzeiser Trust and Letzeiser
Current Estimated Value
$890,419

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2020
Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Worker Danny and Worker Karen
Bought by
Letzelser Stephen Peter and Carroll Margaret
Seller's Agent
Shannon Kutchek
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Janet Marinis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-5.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2017
Sold by
Reich Jerry
Bought by
Worker Danny and Worker Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,500
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2011
Sold by
Reich Jane Morgan
Bought by
Reich Jerry and Jerry Reich Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1999
Sold by
Reich Jerry R and Reich Jane M
Bought by
Reich Jane Morgan and Reich Jerry R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1999
Sold by
Reich Jane Morgan and Reich Jerry R
Bought by
Reich Jerry R and Reich Jane Morgan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,950
Interest Rate
6.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 1997
Sold by
Reich Jerry R and Reich Jane M
Bought by
Reich Jane Morgan and Reich Jerry R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1995
Sold by
Pate Thomas R and Pate Karen S
Bought by
Reich Jerry R and Reich Jane M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
8.91%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carroll-Letzeiser Trust -- None Listed On Document
Letzelser Stephen Peter $650,000 Fidelity National Title
Worker Danny $430,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Reich Jerry -- None Available
Reich Jane Morgan -- --
Reich Jerry R -- --
Reich Jane Morgan -- --
Reich Jerry R $280,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Letzelser Stephen Peter $520,000
Previous Owner Worker Danny $408,500
Previous Owner Reich Jerry R $139,950
Previous Owner Reich Jerry R $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $650,000 -5.7% $356 / Sq Ft
01/16/2021 01/16/21 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2020 11/22/20 For Sale $689,000 -- $377 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $14,684 $60,748 $10,395 $50,353
2024 $14,684 $60,748 $10,395 $50,353
2023 $10,341 $62,509 $10,395 $52,114
2022 $10,341 $43,883 $8,505 $35,378
2021 $9,819 $40,807 $8,505 $32,302
2020 $10,408 $40,807 $8,505 $32,302
2019 $14,051 $50,931 $7,796 $43,135
2018 $13,783 $50,931 $7,796 $43,135
2017 $13,419 $50,931 $7,796 $43,135
2016 $11,044 $37,746 $6,851 $30,895
2015 $10,108 $41,452 $6,851 $34,601
2014 $9,974 $41,452 $6,851 $34,601
2013 $8,791 $37,783 $6,851 $30,932
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10939262

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-05-216-015-0000

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