$660,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2014

306 N Kensington Ave La Grange Park, IL 60526

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,554 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$258 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Bonus Room
  • Ogden Ave Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of June 2021

American Four Square in sought after Harding Woods location within walking distance to downtown Lagrange and Metra station. Tastefully done addition includes open floor plan with granite kitchen and warm oak trim. High efficiency W/D in laundry room on 2nd floor. Second kitchen/laundry room in basement with appliances This home truly brings together old world charm with modern conveniences

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Bovyn

Chicago Style License #475136303 Listed on: 05/13/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Rosendale

HomeSmart Realty Group License #475136952

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,546

Year Built

  • 1907

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Play Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop
  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,546

Year Built

1907

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Historical District
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1907
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1907

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Stone, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 2nd Kitchen, Bonus, Office, Play Room, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Playroom, Dimensions: 41X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Stone
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Walk in Closet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Office, Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 5 Name: 2nd Kitchen, Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2554
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Acreage: 0.1561

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • 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, 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: 50X136
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15333270300000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11240.17

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2021
Closed on
Jun 8, 2021
Sold by
Wessels Alyssa A and Wessels Benjamin J
Bought by
Jaffre Michael S and Jaffre Krista
Seller's Agent
Joshua Jasien
Keller Williams Experience
Buyer's Agent
Emily Destefano
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold Price
$815,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,044,338

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$229,338
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Outstanding Balance
$150,171
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$869,566

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2019
Sold by
Wessels Benjamin and Wessels Alyssa
Bought by
Wessels Alyssa A and Wessels Benjamin J

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2014
Closed on
Jul 28, 2014
Sold by
Buzzelli John S and Buzzelli Susan K
Bought by
Wessels Banjamin Benjamin and Wessels Alyssa
Seller's Agent
David Bovyn
Chicago Style
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Rosendale
HomeSmart Realty Group
List Price
$719,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-8.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.99%
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Miller Norbert H and Miller Martha T
Bought by
Buzzelli John S and Buzzelli Susan K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $815,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $660,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $437,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $165,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $540,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $528,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $402,278 New Conventional
Previous Owner $406,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $260,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Sold $815,000 -2.9% $454 / Sq Ft
04/20/2021 04/20/21 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2021 04/20/21 For Sale -- -- --
03/26/2021 03/26/21 For Sale $839,000 +27.1% $467 / Sq Ft
07/28/2014 07/28/14 Sold $660,000 -5.3% $258 / Sq Ft
07/02/2014 07/02/14 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Price Changed $697,000 -3.1% $273 / Sq Ft
05/13/2014 05/13/14 For Sale $719,000 -- $282 / 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 $20,546 $67,142 $6,970 $60,172
2023 $17,342 $80,449 $6,970 $73,479
2022 $17,342 $56,996 $6,120 $50,876
2021 $15,695 $56,996 $6,120 $50,876
2020 $15,392 $56,996 $6,120 $50,876
2019 $14,193 $53,268 $5,610 $47,658
2018 $13,952 $53,268 $5,610 $47,658
2017 $13,602 $53,268 $5,610 $47,658
2016 $14,014 $48,882 $5,100 $43,782
2015 $13,278 $48,882 $5,100 $43,782
2014 $12,387 $48,882 $5,100 $43,782
2013 $11,517 $46,637 $5,100 $41,537
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08613691

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-33-327-030-0000