NOT LISTED FOR SALE

444 S Stone Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $1,056,000 - $1,110,247

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,880 Sq Ft
$375/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2020

Last sale price $665,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,447/month

126 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Heated Floors
  • Mature Trees
  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 4-minute walk to Waiola Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

This stucco American Four-Square resides on one of La Grange's most admired streets and is steps from Waiola and Elm Parks, award winning Lyons Township High School, Cossitt Elementary, Park Jr High and Stone Avenue commuter train station. This Historic home has been renovated with modern conveniences while still capturing the charm of its original craftsmanship. It features distinctive mill work and crown molding, a coffered ceiling, French doors and hardwood flooring throughout the 1st floor. The gorgeous foyer with gracious staircase opens to a gorgeous living room with fireplace and amazing sunroom with heated floors. The gourmet kitchen features walls of cabinetry, peninsula and stainless steel appliances and opens to the breakfast area, formal dining room and sun-filled family room with plantation shutters and custom cabinetry flanking the second fireplace. There are four spacious second floor bedroom - including a master suite with tree top views, 3 custom closets, new hardwood flooring and a luxurious bath with marble floor, walk-in shower, cherry vanity & custom window seat. The 3rd floor offers fantastic additional living space and functions as a playroom, 5th bedroom or home office. The lower level features a rec rec room, bright laundry/craft area and tons of storage! Outside there's a professionally landscaped, partially fenced yard and inviting paver-brick patio - all perfect for summer entertaining. New tear off roof on house & garage (8/20) with lifetime warranty on the shingles/materials & 5 year warranty on labor. Conveniently located just steps to vibrant downtown La Grange!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538 Listed on: 05/15/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538 Listed on: 05/15/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,333

Year Built

  • 1911

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Double Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Location

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,333

Year Built

1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: American 4-Sq.
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1911
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1911

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 25X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan, Fan-Attic Exhaust
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Finished, Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Breakfast Room, 5th Bedroom, Recreation Room, Storage, Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 4 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 24X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Enclosed Porch Heated, Dimensions: 25X10, On Level: Main Level, Windows: All
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.155

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Radiant, Radiators

Schools

  • School District: 204
  • Elementary School: Cossitt Avenue Elementary School
  • Middle School: Park Junior High School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Junior High Dist: 102

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 134.75
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 18043230240000
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 18387.74

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2020
Closed on
Oct 23, 2020
Sold by
Dunlop James C and Dunlop Kirstin P
Bought by
Adler Jacob D and Mole Megan A
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-8.28%
Current Estimated Value
$1,081,062

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$416,062
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.18%
Original Mortgage
$458,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2009
Sold by
Dunlop James C and Dunlop Kirstin P
Bought by
Dunlop James C and Dunlop Kirstin P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Peake Steven D and Wright Peake Betsy L
Bought by
Dunlop James C and Peters Kirsten G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$652,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2002
Sold by
Peake Steven D
Bought by
Peake Steven D and Wright Peake Betsy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2001
Sold by
Dethorne Raymond T and Dethorne Catherine H
Bought by
Peake Steven D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
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
Adler Jacob D $665,000 Greater Illinois Title Co
Dunlop James C -- None Available
Dunlop James C $815,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Peake Steven D -- --
Peake Steven D $590,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Adler Jacob D $458,000
Previous Owner Dunlop James C $652,000
Previous Owner Peake Steven D $472,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Sold $665,000 -4.9% $231 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2020 06/06/20 Price Changed $699,000 -3.6% $243 / Sq Ft
05/15/2020 05/15/20 For Sale $725,000 -- $252 / 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 $21,333 $86,000 $8,100 $77,900
2023 $20,561 $86,000 $8,100 $77,900
2022 $20,561 $70,023 $6,075 $63,948
2021 $19,750 $70,023 $6,075 $63,948
2020 $18,474 $70,023 $6,075 $63,948
2019 $18,388 $70,080 $5,568 $64,512
2018 $18,036 $70,080 $5,568 $64,512
2017 $19,161 $76,099 $5,568 $70,531
2016 $15,903 $56,848 $4,893 $51,955
2015 $17,153 $65,335 $4,893 $60,442
2014 $16,897 $65,335 $4,893 $60,442
2013 $16,726 $65,941 $4,893 $61,048
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10708975

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-04-323-024-0000