NOT LISTED FOR SALE

729 S Kensington Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $857,000 - $905,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,487 Sq Ft
$355/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2016

Last sale price $600,000 $241 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,984/month

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Spring Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Home Gym

About This Home

As of November 2016

Convenient floor plan and incredible location found in this traditional home centrally located in the heart of La Grange's desirable Country Club section! Impressive two story vaulted ceiling greets you as you enter the home through the living room with a great view of the 2nd story loft-perfect for library or study. Formal dining room and updated eat-in cherry kitchen open to the first floor family room (HW under carpet) with fireplace and built-in cabinetry. Amazing views of the lush professionally landscaped fenced-in yard from the kitchen and family room. Four spacious second floor bedrooms include an expansive master bedroom suite with private bath. Finished lower level recreation room with office space, workout room and tons of storage. The private backyard retreat offers a paver brick patio and "pondless" waterfall perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings. First floor laundry and attached two car garage!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538 Listed on: 06/08/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Bomba

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475100968

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,118

Year Built

  • 1980

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $3,880 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,118

Year Built

1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1980
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1980

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Foyer, Loft, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 18X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 17X17, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 16X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2487
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • 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: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 204
  • Elementary School: SPRING AVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: WM F GURRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: LYONS TWP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 105

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 123
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 18091200080000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10774.90

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2016
Closed on
Nov 12, 2016
Sold by
Collopy Eamonn E and Collopy Elisabeth D
Bought by
Morris Richard D and Morris Ann G
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Bomba
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$624,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.85%
Current Estimated Value
$882,100

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$282,100
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.22%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2012
Sold by
Collopy Eamonn E and Collopy Elisabeth D
Bought by
Collopy Eamonn E and Collopy Elisabeth D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1999
Sold by
Ruppert Deanne M and Ruppert Louis M
Bought by
Collopy Eamonn E and Collopy Elizabeth D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
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
Morris Richard D $600,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Collopy Eamonn E -- None Available
Collopy Eamonn E $382,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morris Richard D $470,000
Closed Morris Richard D $480,000
Previous Owner Collopy Eamonn E $303,229
Previous Owner Collopy Eamonn E $87,500
Previous Owner Collopy Eamonn E $225,000
Previous Owner Collopy Eamonn E $240,000
Previous Owner Ruppert Deane M $185,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/17/2016 11/17/16 Sold $600,000 0.0% $241 / Sq Ft
10/31/2016 10/31/16 Off Market $600,000 -- --
08/22/2016 08/22/16 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2016 06/08/16 For Sale $624,000 -- $251 / 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 $14,118 $63,000 $5,996 $57,004
2023 $15,259 $63,000 $5,996 $57,004
2022 $15,259 $57,761 $5,228 $52,533
2021 $14,671 $57,759 $5,227 $52,532
2020 $14,274 $57,759 $5,227 $52,532
2019 $13,269 $53,760 $4,766 $48,994
2018 $13,102 $53,760 $4,766 $48,994
2017 $12,745 $53,760 $4,766 $48,994
2016 $12,360 $45,213 $4,151 $41,062
2015 $10,970 $45,213 $4,151 $41,062
2014 $10,775 $45,213 $4,151 $41,062
2013 $12,084 $51,653 $4,151 $47,502
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09246692

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-09-120-008-0000