$549,000
PENDING

308 S Brainard Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated payment $3,735/month

Total Views 2,978
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,661 Sq Ft
$331 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Elm Park

About This Home

Charming vintage gem in the heart of historic La Grange. Quiet neighborhood just steps away from Metra, top-tier schools, vibrant downtown's restaurants, business district, and library. Sun-drenched main floor graced by tall South/East/West-facing windows, high ceilings and new oak floors with two bedrooms and full bath. Good-sized kitchen with expansion possibilities. Second floor boasts two loft-style bedrooms plus South-facing bonus room and full bath. Interior stairs take you to a clean/dry basement with a new professionally installed waterproofing system including perimeter drain system, washer/dryer hook-ups and exterior access. Exterior is freshly painted and newly roofed, with covered front porch and side drive opening to private backyard and deck.

Listing Agent

Joe Thorne

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475140718

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,946

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125x180

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,661 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lyons Twp High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,946

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 1913
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1661
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1095
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer,Finished
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • List Price: 549000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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

  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 102

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.172
  • Lot Dimensions: 125X180
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7946
  • Tax Year: 2023

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $5,094 $38,000 $9,000 $29,000
2023 $5,094 $38,000 $9,000 $29,000
2022 $5,094 $27,747 $6,750 $20,997
2021 $4,764 $27,747 $6,750 $20,997
2020 $4,344 $27,747 $6,750 $20,997
2019 $4,799 $33,170 $6,187 $26,983
2018 $4,716 $33,170 $6,187 $26,983
2017 $4,511 $33,170 $6,187 $26,983
2016 $6,283 $25,753 $5,437 $20,316
2015 $5,814 $25,753 $5,437 $20,316
2014 $5,748 $25,753 $5,437 $20,316
2013 $6,358 $28,575 $5,437 $23,138
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $549,000 -- $331 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $100,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12356485

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-05-422-012-0000