NOT LISTED FOR SALE

617 S Kensington Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $611,519 - $698,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,692 Sq Ft
$387/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 14, 2021

Last sale price $479,000 $283 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,330/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2021

Fabulous home perfect for a first time home buyer or downsizer with "location" as a requirement. Neutrally decorated, hardwood floors and wonderful natural light throughout. Spacious living room with fireplace open to the dining area and bright white kitchen. First floor family room with amazing view of the backyard and entertainment deck. Three spacious bedrooms, two full baths, mud/laundry room and lower level rec room and storage. Attached garage makes parking a pleasure with Chicagoland weather. Located in the Country Club Area of La Grange, blocks from Award-winning Spring Avenue School and William F Gurrie Middle School, less than a mile from highly rated Lyons Township High School campuses and 7 blocks from the train tracks, this location is fabulous! Downtown La Grange is loaded with restaurants and shops making it one of the most desirable suburbs of Chicago.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538 Listed on: 08/05/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tiffeny Meyers

Baird & Warner License #475166803

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,093

Year Built

  • 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,098

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,093

Year Built

1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Property Sub Type: Split Level
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Tri-Level
  • Directions: 47th St (West of La Grange Rd) to Kensington, South to home
  • Lot Size: 50 X 123
  • Master Model: TRI-LEVEL
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Country Club
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1692
  • 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: Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Door Features: French Doors,Storm Door(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Dining Room Type: Foyer, Walk In Closet, Attic, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Deck

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiator(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
  • 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

  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Additional Parcels: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9869.88
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2021
Closed on
Oct 11, 2021
Sold by
Mcdermott Kevin M and Mcdermott Elizabeth A
Bought by
Christoffersen Timothy and Ford Caitlin
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tiffeny Meyers
Baird & Warner
List Price
$499,700
Sold Price
$479,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,700
-4.14%
Current Estimated Value
$654,880

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$175,880
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$447,951
Outstanding Balance
$409,222
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$245,658

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2002
Sold by
Shawaker Scott W and Shawaker Rhonda D
Bought by
Mcdermott Kevin M and Mcdermott Elizabeth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,800
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1998
Sold by
Angelidis Michael and Angelidis Ellenore
Bought by
Shawaker Scott W and Shawaker Rhonda D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,400
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 1995
Sold by
Corrigan Richard J
Bought by
Angeliois Michael and Angeliois Ellenore

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
7.55%
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
Christoffersen Timothy $479,000 Chicago Title
Mcdermott Kevin M $366,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Shawaker Scott W $263,000 --
Angeliois Michael $228,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Christoffersen Timothy $25,000
Open Christoffersen Timothy $447,951
Previous Owner Mcdermott Kevin M $235,000
Previous Owner Mcdermott Kevin M $150,000
Previous Owner Mcdermott Kevin M $272,800
Previous Owner Mcdermott Kevin M $292,800
Previous Owner Shawaker Scott W $210,400
Previous Owner Angeliois Michael $171,000
Closed Angeliois Michael $34,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/14/2021 10/14/21 Sold $479,000 -4.1% $283 / Sq Ft
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 For Sale $499,700 -- $295 / 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 $10,093 $45,984 $5,996 $39,988
2023 $10,050 $45,984 $5,996 $39,988
2022 $10,050 $39,211 $5,228 $33,983
2021 $9,671 $39,210 $5,227 $33,983
2020 $9,430 $39,210 $5,227 $33,983
2019 $9,870 $40,867 $4,766 $36,101
2018 $9,745 $40,867 $4,766 $36,101
2017 $9,484 $40,867 $4,766 $36,101
2016 $8,167 $32,373 $4,151 $28,222
2015 $8,016 $32,373 $4,151 $28,222
2014 $7,869 $32,373 $4,151 $28,222
2013 $8,888 $37,306 $4,151 $33,155
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11174708

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-09-112-005-0000