NOT LISTED FOR SALE

45 Bluff Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $448,000 - $649,411

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,715 Sq Ft
$312/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2020

Last sale price $507,000 $296 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,854/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mature Trees
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Cossitt Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Rotary Centennial Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Perfect combination of charm and character blended with modern conveniences and updates! This renovated Farmhouse checks all the boxes. Steps to downtown La Grange, the commuter train and award winning schools coupled with a wonderful floor plan and over-sized unique lot. Over 9 foot ceilings on the first floor, 9 foot ceilings on the second floor, hardwood floors and custom moldings throughout. Gorgeous foyer entry with amazing staircase, formal living and dining rooms, first floor full bath and laundry/mud room. Renovated kitchen with cherry cabinetry, soapstone countertops and stainless steel appliances adjacent to the first floor family room with wonderful views of the very private backyard. Three spacious second floor bedrooms and a renovated full bath. Second floor office nook with access to the walk-up third floor attic - perfect for storage or future expansion potential. Full unfinished, waterproofed basement and 2+ car garage with storage above and alley entrance. New electric and plumbing, tuckpointed inside and out, new copper line to the street, newer hot water heater & 200 amp electric service. Improvements made in 2020 - tear off roof, furnace and James Hardie siding. Amazing street appeal, private outside entertaining space, award winning Lyons Township High School and great floor plan. Truly move in and enjoy this picture perfect La Grange home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538 Listed on: 11/02/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Bustillo

Compass License #475180311

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,162

Year Built

  • 1888

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Irregular Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $800 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,162

Year Built

1888

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
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Farmhouse
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1888
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1888

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), 9' Ceiling, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Full, Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished, Egress Window, Storage Space
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Office, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 8X5, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 8X4, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Other, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 38X23, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

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

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: Off Alley
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

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: 34.5 X 117.75 X 33.31 X 25 X 66.62 X 134.23
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Irregular, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 18042250110000
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5964.21

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2020
Closed on
Dec 28, 2020
Sold by
Smith James N and Dvorak Dorcas M
Bought by
Reardon Mary D
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Bustillo
Compass
List Price
$527,000
Sold Price
$507,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.8%
Current Estimated Value
$534,024

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,024
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.58%
Original Mortgage
$456,300
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2000
Sold by
Engelman William H and Engelman Sandra M
Bought by
Smith James N and Dvorak Dorcas M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,200
Interest Rate
8.19%
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
Reardon Mary D $507,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Smith James N $214,000 1St American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Reardon Mary D $456,300
Previous Owner Smith James N $336,995
Previous Owner Smith James N $15,000
Previous Owner Smith James N $350,050
Previous Owner Smith James N $35,000
Previous Owner Smith James N $332,000
Previous Owner Smith James N $94,527
Previous Owner Smith James N $191,250
Previous Owner Smith James N $51,000
Previous Owner Smith James N $173,700
Previous Owner Smith James $172,000
Previous Owner Smith James N $171,200
Previous Owner Engelman William H $70,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Sold $507,000 -3.8% $296 / Sq Ft
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2020 11/12/20 For Sale $527,000 0.0% $307 / Sq Ft
11/11/2020 11/11/20 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2020 11/02/20 For Sale $527,000 -- $307 / 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 $11,162 $45,000 $2,382 $42,618
2023 $6,968 $45,000 $2,382 $42,618
2022 $6,968 $23,732 $2,107 $21,625
2021 $6,693 $23,731 $2,107 $21,624
2020 $5,695 $23,731 $2,107 $21,624
2019 $5,808 $24,480 $1,924 $22,556
2018 $5,695 $24,480 $1,924 $22,556
2017 $5,561 $24,480 $1,924 $22,556
2016 $4,734 $18,678 $1,649 $17,029
2015 $4,391 $18,678 $1,649 $17,029
2014 $4,676 $19,937 $1,649 $18,288
2013 $4,572 $19,934 $1,649 $18,285
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10891148

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-04-225-011-0000