$815,000
SOLD JUN 15, 2021

306 N Kensington Ave La Grange Park, IL 60526

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,796 Sq Ft
6,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$454 Per Sq Ft

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Ogden Ave Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of June 2021

This Completely Updated, Move-In Ready Home Perfectly Matches Modern Luxury with Classic Charm! This superb home is an entertainer's dream with an open concept kitchen and great room - the entire first floor was redone with brand new hardwood flooring, expansive white kitchen / island, and fireplace. Completely rebuilt garage and LARGE office above makes it perfect for those who work from home or want a creative space. Four large bedrooms on the 2nd floor with an exceptional master en suite complete with Jacuzzi tub, walk in shower, multiple walk-in closets, and private laundry. Lower level features additional family room, workout area, potential 5th bedroom, bonus kitchenette and full bathroom - perfect option for live-in arrangement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Jasien

Keller Williams Experience License #475168227 Listed on: 03/26/2021

Keller Williams Experience

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Destefano

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475168318

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,193

Year Built

  • Built in 1907 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

  • 6,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x136

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Play Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Ogden Ave Elementary School
  • Park Junior High School
  • Lyons Twp High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,193

Year Built

Built in 1907 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Bookcases, 9' Ceiling, Open Floorplan
  • Room Type: Play Room, Office, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Family Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • List Price: 839000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Other

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, 2+ Sep Heating Systems
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1561
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X136
  • 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: 14193
  • Tax Year: 2019

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
$1,019,737

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$204,737
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: MRD11033622

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-33-327-030-0000