NOT LISTED FOR SALE

547 S Kensington Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $723,000 - $1,042,276

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,050 Sq Ft
$422/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 10, 2021

Last sale price $615,000 $300 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,048/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Attic
  • Attached Garage
  • Spring Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2021

Beautiful solid brick English tudor home in Country Club section of Lagrange with 4 floors of living space! Charm abounds in this impeccably maintained home from the moment you walk into the Foyer! You are greeted with a gracious Living Room with Fireplace that opens to a Den perfect for home office/playroom/reading/study and so much more. Separate Dining Room. Beautifully renovated Normandy Kitchen with generous custom wooden cabinetry and granite counter-space including a large island, stainless steel appliances (dishwasher new 2020). Back door leads to lovely blue-stone patio and professionally landscaped fenced back yard (2016) perfect for relaxing, entertaining, play. Second floor has 3 Bedrooms and and an additional Tandem Room plus Bathroom. Hardwood floors, beautiful moldings throughout 1st and 2nd floors. Finished attic space could be an additional Bedroom/Home Office/Play Room. Basement has a finished Recreation Room, ample Laundry space, and tons of storage plus an access door to the back yard. Many upgrades make this a move-in-ready home: roof 2011, all new electrical (2012), washer and dryer (2015), new sump pumps, new garage door and mechanics (2019), custom Andersen wood windows (2019), space pak (2021). Perma Seal in basement with transferable warranty (2021). Spring Avenue/LT school districts. For a list of further upgrades contact agent! Come and see this before it's gone! It's a gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Hanscom

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475089426 Listed on: 10/11/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Judy Ellison

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475131953

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Wright

Rowhouse Realtors, Ltd. License #471000489

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,010

Year Built

  • 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,142

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Attic
  • Partially Finished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,010

Year Built

1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 3 Stories
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Architectural Style: English
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MRD22049
  • Co List Office Phone: (708) 352-4840
  • Directions: 47th Street to Kensington. South on Kensington to home.
  • Lot Size: 50 X 135
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Country Club
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2050
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room Type: Den, Tandem Room, Recreation Room, Foyer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Wood Fence
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Spring Ave Elementary School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Junior High Dist: 204
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wm F Gurrie Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Additional Parcels: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9161.9
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Mullins Colleen and Mullins Joseph
Bought by
Gartland Katherine M and Gartland Ryan J
Current Estimated Value
$865,069

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2021
Closed on
Nov 21, 2021
Sold by
Malham Robert J and Malham Kathleen R
Bought by
Harper Colleen and Mullins Joseph
Seller's Agent
Douglas Hanscom
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Richard Wright
Rowhouse Realtors, Ltd.
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-5.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.45%
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2011
Sold by
Matchette John B and Matchette Catherine G
Bought by
Malham Robert J and Malham Kathleen R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Gartland Katherine M $650,000 None Listed On Document
Harper Colleen $615,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Malham Robert J $447,500 Wheatland Title Guaranty
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gartland Ryan J $580,000
Closed Gartland Katherine M $585,000
Previous Owner Harper Colleen $492,000
Previous Owner Malham Robert J $290,000
Previous Owner Malham Robert J $350,000
Previous Owner Matchette John B $160,000
Previous Owner Matchette John B $90,000
Previous Owner Matchette John B $179,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/10/2021 12/10/21 Sold $615,000 -5.2% $300 / Sq Ft
11/01/2021 11/01/21 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2021 10/11/21 For Sale $649,000 -- $317 / 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 $16,010 $71,000 $5,996 $65,004
2023 $10,723 $71,000 $5,996 $65,004
2022 $10,723 $38,186 $5,228 $32,958
2021 $9,395 $38,184 $5,227 $32,957
2020 $9,162 $38,184 $5,227 $32,957
2019 $10,182 $42,049 $4,766 $37,283
2018 $10,461 $43,614 $4,766 $38,848
2017 $10,179 $43,614 $4,766 $38,848
2016 $10,287 $40,129 $4,151 $35,978
2015 $10,713 $42,384 $4,151 $38,233
2014 $10,512 $42,384 $4,151 $38,233
2013 $10,047 $41,830 $4,151 $37,679
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11239158

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-09-104-012-0000