$461,229
SOLD NOV 12, 2024

229 S Gilbert Ave La Grange, IL 60525

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
7,797 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$370 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • English Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to this meticulously maintained and beautifully remodeled English-style home! Nestled perfectly between the vibrant areas of downtown La Grange and Western Springs, this enchanting two-story offers exceptional curb appeal. The exterior shines with a tasteful color palette featuring a new dark window trim, fresh siding, and slate blue accents. Inside, the home exudes warmth with stunning hardwood flooring throughout most of the home and a cozy fireplace as its focal point. The newer white kitchen has stainless steel appliances and ample counter space, and the baths are all newer with trending finishes. Also, the finished lower level has a family room that is a perfect hang-out or playroom, new beautiful bathroom, a mudroom area with outdoor access and there is loads of storage. The deck overlooks the large fenced-in yard. Some updates include; kitchen, finished basement with new bathroom, windows, doors, fireplace, gutters, siding, soffit and fascia, air conditioner, electrical panel, fence, shed, and so much more! With 3 bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms, this charming residence not only provides ample space but is also located in a neighborhood with highly rated schools. Close to the heart of La Grange and Western Springs, the Metra train, dining, shopping, fitness centers, health facilities, bike paths and only 20 miles for downtown Chicago. Experience the love and dedication that has gone into every detail of this distinguished home. Don't miss your opportunity to make this dream house your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Walsh Rosentreter

RE/MAX Premier License #471009002 Listed on: 10/02/2024

RE/MAX Premier

Co-Listed By

Kristen Rosentreter

RE/MAX Premier License #475188220

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,889

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x156

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,889

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: English
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Some Wood Floors, Dining Combo
  • LivingArea: 1248
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 439000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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: 50X156
  • 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: 7889
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2024
Closed on
Nov 8, 2024
Sold by
Tagliere Steven R and Tagliere Kristen I
Bought by
Thomas Criston Jason and Semich Milica
Seller's Agent
Carol Walsh Rosentreter
RE/MAX Premier
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$461,229
Premium/Discount to List
$22,229
5.06%
Views
119
Current Estimated Value
$500,088

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,859
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.40%
Original Mortgage
$276,700
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2015
Closed on
Jul 16, 2015
Sold by
Pearson Jon
Bought by
Tagliere Steven R and Tagliere Kristen I
Seller's Agent
Steve Zacek
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
William McNamee
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$294,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.50%
Original Mortgage
$274,928
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1999
Sold by
Scherling James
Bought by
Pearson Jon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,600
Interest Rate
7.15%
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
Warranty Deed $461,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $280,000 Attorney
Executors Deed $202,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $276,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $274,928 FHA
Previous Owner $161,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Sold $461,229 +5.1% $370 / Sq Ft
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 For Sale $439,000 +56.8% $352 / Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $280,000 -4.8% $224 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/13/2015 06/13/15 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2015 05/29/15 For Sale $294,000 -- $236 / 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 $9,100 $40,000 $7,800 $32,200
2023 $7,889 $40,000 $7,800 $32,200
2022 $7,889 $30,288 $5,655 $24,633
2021 $7,603 $30,288 $5,655 $24,633
2020 $7,505 $30,288 $5,655 $24,633
2019 $6,779 $28,000 $5,070 $22,930
2018 $6,648 $28,000 $5,070 $22,930
2017 $8,802 $36,784 $5,070 $31,714
2016 $9,347 $34,441 $4,485 $29,956
2015 $8,703 $34,441 $4,485 $29,956
2014 $8,086 $34,441 $4,485 $29,956
2013 $6,926 $28,846 $4,485 $24,361
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12179072

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-05-409-007-0000