NOT LISTED FOR SALE

27 Elder Ln La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $1,581,917 - $1,813,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,251 Sq Ft
$395/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2020

Last sale price $1,150,000 $271 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,318/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Ogden Ave Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Floors
  • 1-minute walk to Gilbert Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

The combination of privacy, serenity and convenience provide the backdrop to this gracious home situated in the desirable West End section of La Grange. Close to Metra, downtown La Grange and adjacent to Gilbert Park this home has it all! Spacious living areas flow to offer the perfect amount of entertaining space without overwhelming. From the refinished hardwood flooring & fresh new wall colors throughout to the custom millwork this home exudes a comfortable elegance. The grand center-entry foyer with it's open staircase gives views to the expansive 2nd level and clear sightlines to the dramatic living areas in this well designed home. Special features designed exclusively for this home include a gorgeous solarium that overlooks the lovely landscaped grounds, a well appointed chef's kitchen with an enormous center island, a separate breakfast room which opens to the family room & solarium plus a convenient butler's pantry. Other unique features include two primary bedroom suites - one on the main level with it's own private bath & the other on the second level with unparalleled attention to detail including a coffee bar area with a private balcony, his & hers walk in closets and a beautiful primary bath. A fully equipped laundry room plus an incredible office/spare bedroom/exercise room with it's own private back stairway and two additional good sized bedrooms that share a full updated bathroom complete the upper level. The full finished lower level offers a second family room with another working fireplace, rec room, wine cellar, full bath with sauna, a workroom & utility area and plenty of storage. The incredible lot is professionally landscaped to include a pond, gorgeous perennials, a large deck and stone paver pathways. A truly exceptional setting for this beautiful one-of-a-kind estate!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Celine Heraty

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475131574 Listed on: 10/13/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Jean Christensen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475131584

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Sutton

Compass License #475157833

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,527

Year Built

  • 1962

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Southern Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Sauna
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,527

Year Built

1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1962
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1962

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Sauna/Steam Room, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 13
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Full
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X7, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Butler, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Pantry, Office, Family Room - Down, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 29X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 21X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Pantry, Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Office, Dimensions: 18X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Family Room - Down, Dimensions: 28X23, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 20X19, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4251
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.4633

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, 2+ Sep Heating Systems

Schools

  • School District: 204
  • Elementary School: Ogden Ave Elementary School
  • Middle School: Park Junior High School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Junior High Dist: 102

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 150 X 160
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Landscaped Professionally, Park Adjacent
  • Parcel Identification Number: 18052150490000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 24375.98

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2020
Closed on
Dec 16, 2020
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Ceffalio Richard R
Seller's Agent
Celine Heraty
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julie Sutton
Compass
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-8%
Current Estimated Value
$1,679,729

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$529,729
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.30%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$456,736
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,222,993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2015
Sold by
Fraser Marilyn P
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust #8002367116

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2012
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Fraser Gale Wm and Fraser Marilyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2001
Sold by
Depriest Samuel and Depriest Cynthia
Bought by
The Mid City National Bank Of Chicago and Trust #2962

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1999
Sold by
Pridmore Lawrence D and Pridmore Jeanne B
Bought by
Depriest Samuel and Depriest Cynthia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$317,250
Interest Rate
6.81%
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
Ceffalio Richard R $1,150,000 Old Republic Title
Chicago Title Land Trust Company -- Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Fraser Gale Wm -- Chicago Title Land Trust Co
The Mid City National Bank Of Chicago $650,000 First American Title
Depriest Samuel $352,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ceffalio Richard R $510,400
Previous Owner The Mid City National Bank Of Chicago $520,000
Previous Owner Depriest Samuel $317,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/29/2020 12/29/20 Sold $1,150,000 -8.0% $271 / Sq Ft
11/06/2020 11/06/20 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2020 10/13/20 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $294 / 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 $28,527 $115,000 $22,200 $92,800
2023 $26,220 $115,000 $22,200 $92,800
2022 $26,220 $89,300 $18,164 $71,136
2021 $25,186 $89,298 $18,163 $71,135
2020 $23,109 $89,298 $18,163 $71,135
2019 $24,376 $94,529 $16,650 $77,879
2018 $23,909 $94,529 $16,650 $77,879
2017 $23,305 $94,529 $16,650 $77,879
2016 $19,814 $71,997 $14,631 $57,366
2015 $18,463 $71,997 $14,631 $57,366
2014 $18,197 $71,997 $14,631 $57,366
2013 $18,738 $77,314 $14,631 $62,683
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10904851

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-05-215-049-0000