NOT LISTED FOR SALE

737 S Kensington Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $656,000 - $831,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
$372/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2018

Last sale price $525,000 $269 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,930/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Detached Garage
  • Spring Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Den
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of March 2018

Welcome Home! La Grange Country Club Section! Enjoy aprox 2700 sq ft of quality living space! Tasteful Upgrades & decor throughout. Great home 4 Entertaining and Relaxation! Enjoy sitting by the marble clad Living Rm fireplace. Dine in the Formal Dining Rm & the Large Eat-in Kitchen. The 1st fl Family Rm & Newly Finished Basement both access the patio & yard. The 1st. fl Home Office has a printer & supply closet 4 a kid friendly & secure work space. *Hardwood floors *New furnace/AC in 2011 *Updated electrical 2010 *The house is pre-wired for an emergency generator! *Newer windows, gutters and fascia.** Walk To TWO Blue Ribbon Award winning elementary schools: Spring Avenue School & Saint Cletus School. **In Lyons Township HS Dist 204. **24 minutes walk, 7 minute bike ride & 5 minute drive to the La Grange Rd Metra Station. The 7:35 BNSF train gets you to Union Station at 7:56 am! Close to I-55, 294, The Loop, Oak Brook. Flexible closing date, Pls allow 2 hrs notice for showings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fran Griffin

Fran Griffin License #471007569 Listed on: 01/31/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,408

Year Built

  • 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,098

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • East or West Exposure
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,408

Year Built

1951

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: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1951
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1951

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Den
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X28, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.1412

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Fuses
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1950

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 105

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 123
  • Parcel Identification Number: 18091200100000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9876.73

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2024
Sold by
Faas Gena Pannaralla
Bought by
Gena Pannaralla Faas Revocable Trust and Faas
Current Estimated Value
$724,877

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2018
Closed on
Mar 17, 2018
Sold by
Sommerfeld Michael and Sommerfeld Jeanne
Bought by
Faas Michael J and Faas Gena P
Seller's Agent
Fran Griffin
Fran Griffin
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$545,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.33%
Original Mortgage
$393,750
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2010
Sold by
Johnston Walter and Johnston Marcella
Bought by
Sommerfeld Michael and Sommerfeld Jeanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1996
Sold by
Johnston Walter M and Johnston Marcella J
Bought by
Johnston Walter M and Johnston Marcella N
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gena Pannaralla Faas Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Faas Michael J $525,000 Chicago Title
Sommerfeld Michael $390,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Johnston Walter M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Faas Michael J $393,750
Previous Owner Sommerfeld Michael $310,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/22/2018 03/22/18 Sold $525,000 -3.7% $269 / Sq Ft
02/12/2018 02/12/18 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2018 01/31/18 For Sale $545,000 -- $279 / 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 $13,408 $60,000 $5,996 $54,004
2023 $12,671 $60,000 $5,996 $54,004
2022 $12,671 $48,542 $5,228 $43,314
2021 $12,187 $48,541 $5,227 $43,314
2020 $11,867 $48,541 $5,227 $43,314
2019 $11,204 $42,499 $4,766 $37,733
2018 $10,170 $42,499 $4,766 $37,733
2017 $9,897 $42,499 $4,766 $37,733
2016 $9,877 $38,627 $4,151 $34,476
2015 $11,099 $43,818 $4,151 $39,667
2014 $10,891 $43,818 $4,151 $39,667
2013 $9,322 $39,000 $4,151 $34,849
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Fran Griffin

    Fran Griffin

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  • Cathy Bier

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Cathy Bier

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (708) 567-2032

    183 in this area

    524 Total Sales

    Cathy Bier
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09844806

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-09-120-010-0000

Illinois Cook County La Grange 60525

737 S Kensington Ave, La Grange, IL

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