NOT LISTED FOR SALE

312 S Madison Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $1,093,000 - $1,251,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,544 Sq Ft
$453/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2019

Last sale price $785,000 $309 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,529/month

158 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • 5-minute walk to Kiwanis Park

About This Home

As of August 2019

Absolutely beautiful and impeccably maintained home in the perfect La Grange location! This historic home greets you with outstanding curb appeal, inviting screened in porch, and gracious foyer with high ceilings. Generous doorways and spacious rooms lend to the comfortable flow of the first floor. The gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances is completed by a breakfast nook with built-in seating and a charming back staircase. Hard to find features include stunning built-in buffet in the dining room with stained glass doors, built-in bookshelves/storage in the 1st floor office, porch off the 4th bedroom, 5 large bedrooms all on the second floor, and more. Updated, timeless bathrooms with white subway tile. Enormous third floor walk-up attic offers unlimited expansion potential. Large private lot with mature landscaping. Finished basement with storage. Walk to train, schools, parks, boutiques, restaurants, library, and more! This one is special!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Hodge

Compass License #475160074 Listed on: 01/30/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeni Nelson

Compass License #475159527

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1888

Lot Details

  • 6,943 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 56x124
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,950

Year Built

Built in 1888

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1888
  • 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
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office, Recreation Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch, Porch Screened
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac, Zoned
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cossitt Ave Elementary School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Park Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1594
  • Lot Dimensions: 56X124
  • 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: 17949.52
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Ferguson John J and Ferguson Mary
Bought by
Hackert Karly A and Hackert Timothy J
Current Estimated Value
$1,152,555

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$918,411
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$234,144

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2019
Closed on
Jul 30, 2019
Sold by
Chronister Joseph and Weyrauch Laura
Bought by
Ferguson John J and Ferguson Mary
Seller's Agent
Anne Hodge
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jeni Nelson
Compass
List Price
$889,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,000
-11.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2012
Sold by
Chronister Joseph and Weyrauch Laura J
Bought by
Chronister Joseph and Weyrauch Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1995
Sold by
Forchione Paul and Forchione Joan
Bought by
Chronister Joseph and Weyrauch Laura J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,050
Interest Rate
8.39%
Source: Public Records
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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
Hackert Karly A $1,150,000 None Listed On Document
Ferguson John J $785,000 Fidelity National Title
Chronister Joseph -- None Available
Chronister Joseph $312,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hackert Karly A $920,000
Previous Owner Ferguson John J $628,000
Previous Owner Chronister Joseph $100,050
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Sold $785,000 -1.8% $309 / Sq Ft
07/07/2019 07/07/19 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Price Changed $799,000 -6.0% $314 / Sq Ft
03/28/2019 03/28/19 Price Changed $849,900 -4.4% $334 / Sq Ft
01/30/2019 01/30/19 For Sale $889,000 -- $349 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $18,526 $71,552 $8,333 $63,219
2024 $18,526 $71,552 $8,333 $63,219
2023 $19,197 $78,000 $8,333 $69,667
2022 $19,197 $68,799 $6,250 $62,549
2021 $19,404 $68,798 $6,249 $62,549
2020 $18,992 $68,798 $6,249 $62,549
2019 $18,780 $71,502 $5,728 $65,774
2018 $18,421 $71,502 $5,728 $65,774
2017 $17,950 $71,502 $5,728 $65,774
2016 $17,575 $62,562 $5,034 $57,528
2015 $16,395 $62,562 $5,034 $57,528
2014 $16,151 $62,562 $5,034 $57,528
2013 $14,992 $59,378 $5,034 $54,344
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10167665

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-04-321-015-0000

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