NOT LISTED FOR SALE

212 S Kensington Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $857,000 - $1,036,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,271 Sq Ft
$427/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2024

Last sale price $915,000 $403 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,772/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is near a park
  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Elm Park

About This Home

As of March 2024

This stately Victorian home is situated on a beautifully landscaped 75' wide lot in the heart of La Grange's coveted Historic District. The wraparound front porch provides amazing curb appeal and is a relaxing spot to enjoy the warm weather months. The interior features offer incredible historic details including quarter sawn oak hardwood floors, fluted millwork, bullseye moldings, paneled and French doors, glass doorknobs, leaded glass window, 9-1/2 ft. first floor ceilings, oversized double hung windows with stylized divided-light upper sashes, built-in shelving and so much more! The gracious foyer - which features the beautiful original oak entry door and stately staircase with carved newel post and spindles - leads to a double parlor living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, a first-floor family room and a charming powder room. The elegant kitchen features stainless steel appliances, oak cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops, under-cabinet lighting, a center island, pantry closet, open butler's pantry and table space. The second-floor features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a laundry room and a sleeping porch. The finished third floor has a 4th bedroom with play nook, built-in shelving, cedar-lined closet and a second walk-in storage closet. Outside you'll find incredible additional living space - including the wraparound porch, a tiered backyard deck, mature shade trees and a professionally landscaped yard with irrigation system and picturesque outdoor lighting. The extended two car garage also features a workshop/potting shed. This wonderful home is within walking distance to award winning area schools including Lyons Township HS, parks and all that downtown La Grange has to offer - including restaurants, shopping, movie theater, library and the commuter train! Make this special home yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538 Listed on: 01/11/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Bomba

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475100968

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,515

Year Built

  • Built in 1883

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 135
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,271 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Play Room
  • Workshop
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Property Views

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Victorian

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,515

Year Built

Built in 1883

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1883
  • 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, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 2271
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer, Pantry, Walk In Closet, Enclosed Porch, Play Room, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level, Workshop, Deck
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2271
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2271
  • Basement Sq Ft: 906
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3177
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 906
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1268
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1003
  • Door Features: French Doors,Panel Door(s)
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • List Price: 899000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees, Outdoor Lighting, Views
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame,Wood Siding,Shingle Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • 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: 75 X 135
  • 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: 16515.21
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2024
Closed on
Feb 28, 2024
Sold by
Anderson Leslie A and Anderson Martha J
Bought by
Noffke Matthew Paul and Noffke Allissa
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Bomba
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
1.78%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$970,852

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,852
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.08%
Original Mortgage
$732,000
Outstanding Balance
$723,329
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$233,946
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
Noffke Matthew Paul $915,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Noffke Matthew Paul $732,000
Previous Owner Anderson Lislie A $227,000
Previous Owner Anderson Leslie A $214,707
Previous Owner Anderson Leslie A $223,000
Previous Owner Anderson Leslie A $200,000
Previous Owner Rinaldi Mark $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/01/2024 03/01/24 Sold $915,000 +1.8% $403 / Sq Ft
01/15/2024 01/15/24 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2024 01/11/24 For Sale $899,000 -- $396 / 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 $17,782 $75,000 $12,150 $62,850
2023 $16,515 $75,000 $12,150 $62,850
2022 $16,515 $59,667 $9,113 $50,554
2021 $17,172 $64,215 $9,112 $55,103
2020 $18,220 $69,105 $9,112 $59,993
2019 $15,919 $61,133 $8,353 $52,780
2018 $16,335 $63,795 $8,353 $55,442
2017 $15,919 $63,795 $8,353 $55,442
2016 $15,678 $56,079 $7,340 $48,739
2015 $14,969 $57,351 $7,340 $50,011
2014 $14,748 $57,351 $7,340 $50,011
2013 $11,218 $45,092 $7,340 $37,752
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11956573

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-04-310-012-0000