NOT LISTED FOR SALE

449 S Stone Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $982,000 - $1,079,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,948 Sq Ft
$343/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 26, 2023

Last sale price $812,500 $276 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,997/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near park
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Waiola Park

About This Home

As of December 2023

Beautifully updated home on a 75ft. wide lot in the sought after Historic District of LaGrange. The first floor is absolutely sprawling and offers the most spectacular views of Waiola Park throughout, creating an indescribable open and airy feeling. The expansive layout offers eat-in kitchen w/ peninsula and separate eating area, massive vaulted family room, bonus den/ office/ playroom, large dining room with a fireplace and sundrenched front sunroom. Brand new updates throughout including adding a stylish primary bath and walk-in closet, remodeling the existing full bath, adding a staircase to the finished 3rd floor, finished the basement for extra recreational space and added a huge laundry room in basement, put in a new deck and stairs leading to the brand-new patio, painted every room and added all new light fixtures. The second floor has 4 good-sized bedrooms with great closet space. This home is perfect for entertaining, huge yard and offers a convenient location just steps to Stone Ave train station, schools, parks and all that downtown La Grange has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Pajauskas

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475169313 Listed on: 10/13/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Patti Cella

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475169410

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsay D'Aprile

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475153922

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,030

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 134.75
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,948 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,030

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

10,106 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2948
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Foyer, Sun Room, Den, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Square Footage includes addition of third floor 22x26 finished Rec Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • 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
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 134.75
  • 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: 19030
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2023
Closed on
Dec 13, 2023
Sold by
Flanagan Daniel and Flanagan Sherell
Bought by
Specht Stephen and Litchfield Joanna
Seller's Agent
Catherine Pajauskas
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay D'Aprile
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$812,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$86,500
-9.62%
Views
213
Current Estimated Value
$1,010,707

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$198,207
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.28%
Original Mortgage
$609,375
Outstanding Balance
$594,308
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$416,399

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2018
Closed on
Sep 10, 2018
Sold by
Lessard Nicolas and Lessard Melissa A
Bought by
Flanagan Daniel and Flanagan Sherell
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Pajauskas
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$612,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-5.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Original Mortgage
$453,100
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2010
Sold by
Oconnell John J
Bought by
Lessard Nicolas and Lessard Melissa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Specht Stephen $812,500 Gmt Title
Flanagan Daniel $612,500 Greater Illinois Title
Lessard Nicolas $555,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Specht Stephen $609,375
Previous Owner Flanagan Daniel $453,100
Previous Owner Lessard Nicolas $416,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/26/2023 12/26/23 Sold $812,500 -9.6% $276 / Sq Ft
11/04/2023 11/04/23 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2023 10/13/23 For Sale $899,000 +46.8% $305 / Sq Ft
09/10/2018 09/10/18 Sold $612,500 -5.8% $263 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/02/2018 08/02/18 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2018 07/22/18 For Sale $650,000 -- $279 / 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 $19,597 $76,327 $12,150 $64,177
2024 $19,597 $76,327 $12,150 $64,177
2023 $19,198 $79,000 $12,150 $66,850
2022 $19,198 $65,384 $9,113 $56,271
2021 $17,275 $61,250 $9,112 $52,138
2020 $18,587 $67,333 $9,112 $58,221
2019 $16,510 $59,844 $8,353 $51,491
2018 $17,481 $68,029 $8,353 $59,676
2017 $17,035 $68,029 $8,353 $59,676
2016 $14,757 $52,931 $7,340 $45,591
2015 $14,685 $56,312 $7,340 $48,972
2014 $15,217 $59,094 $7,340 $51,754
2013 $13,400 $53,350 $7,340 $46,010
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11908358

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-04-324-013-0000

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