NOT LISTED FOR SALE

740 N Brainard Ave La Grange Park, IL 60526

Estimated Value: $586,000 - $643,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,260 Sq Ft
$271/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 08, 2021

Last sale price $606,000 $268 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,422/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Spa
  • Mature Trees
  • Ogden Ave Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 3-minute walk to Stone and Monroe Park

About This Home

As of January 2021

This quaint home is a nature lover's dream! Tucked away on a deep, professionally landscaped Harding Woods lot - overlooking Salt Creek and the forest preserve - this home is like no other. As the only surviving structure of the original Meyer's fruit farm, this private sanctuary has been awarded the Audubon Society Natural Wildlife Habitat award and offers rare views of Harding Woods and Salt Creek. It features amazing perennial gardens, porous paver sidewalks and patios, brick driveway and an irrigation system that uses water pumped from Salt Creek for ease of maintenance. It features hardwood floors throughout, energy efficient windows and a whole house generator. The fabulous first floor living space offers an expansive living room with easy access to the kitchen and 2nd floor staircase. The renovated kitchen features solid oak Mission style cabinetry and a stainless-steel appliance package. The formal dining room leads to the wonderful family room at the rear of the house that features a gas log fireplace, beamed ceiling and two sets of French doors (equipped with rolling storm shades) giving access to the exterior with private entertaining space and wonderful views of the surrounding nature. The recently renovated first floor full bath has beautiful river rock tile, steam shower and towel warmer. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, a renovated second floor full bath & laundry. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and access to the incredible sun-room with a wall of windows and picture-perfect views of the creek and forest. The sunroom's vaulted ceiling, skylights and electric fireplace offer the perfect spot for a home office, library or reading room. The lower lever features a recreation room with a third fireplace and tons of storage. Complete the package with the enclosed porch attached to the garage which features a hot tub and even more views of the creek and forest. This home makes everyday feel like a vacation!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathy Bier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475136538 Listed on: 10/31/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Rizwan Gilani

ALLURE Real Estate License #475126352

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,952

Year Built

  • 1930

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • Property is adjacent to nature preserve
  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Creek On Lot

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned 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

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,952

Year Built

1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Square Footage Comments: SF provided by appraisal report.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 2260
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1930
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Total Sq Ft: 2260
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hot Tub, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Details: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Electric, Gas Logs
  • Attic: Finished, Full, Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower, Full Body Spray Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Walk In Closet, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Enclosed Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 8X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 21X19, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 21X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2260
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2260
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1130
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1130
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Property Features: Hot Tub, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West), Lake/Water
  • Acreage: 0.273

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 204
  • Elementary School: Ogden Ave Elementary School
  • Middle School: Park Junior High School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Junior High Dist: 102

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 62.56 X 202.10 X 27.69 X 42.2 X 175.44
  • Lot Description: Nature Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped Professionally, Water View, Wooded, Rear of Lot, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Creek
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15331130110000
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8795.65

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2020
Closed on
Jan 5, 2021
Sold by
Tooke John W and Tooke Meribeth K
Bought by
Witkowski Charles and Mears Angela
Seller's Agent
Cathy Bier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rizwan Gilani
ALLURE Real Estate
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$606,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,100
1.02%
Total Days on Market
29
Current Estimated Value
$612,723

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,723
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.67%
Original Mortgage
$484,800
Outstanding Balance
$438,135
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$185,931

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2015
Sold by
Tooke John W and Tooke Meribeth K
Bought by
Tooke Joint Declaration Of Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Witkowski Charles $606,000 Chicago Title
Tooke Joint Declaration Of Trust -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Witkowski Charles $484,800
Previous Owner Tooke John W $110,000
Previous Owner Tooke John W $100,000
Previous Owner Tooke John W $241,000
Previous Owner Tooke John W $60,000
Previous Owner Tooke John W $169,000
Previous Owner Tooke John W $40,000
Previous Owner Tooke John W $202,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/08/2021 01/08/21 Sold $606,000 +1.0% $268 / Sq Ft
11/29/2020 11/29/20 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2020 10/31/20 For Sale $599,900 -- $265 / 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 $11,952 $53,000 $9,152 $43,848
2023 $11,952 $53,000 $9,152 $43,848
2022 $11,952 $42,700 $7,280 $35,420
2021 $10,735 $42,700 $7,280 $35,420
2020 $10,600 $42,700 $7,280 $35,420
2019 $8,466 $35,901 $6,656 $29,245
2018 $9,089 $35,901 $6,656 $29,245
2017 $8,867 $35,901 $6,656 $29,245
2016 $8,036 $29,095 $6,032 $23,063
2015 $7,190 $29,095 $6,032 $23,063
2014 $7,095 $29,095 $6,032 $23,063
2013 $7,753 $32,255 $6,032 $26,223
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10917072

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-33-113-011-0000