NOT LISTED FOR SALE

837 S Kensington Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $918,000 - $1,082,205

4 Beds
5 Baths
2,692 Sq Ft
$364/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 14, 2016

Last sale price $630,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,648/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Spring Avenue Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2016

Prepare to be impressed by this classic, brick center entry Colonial in the Country Club section of La Grange. You'll be amazed by the amount of living space this home offers. A bright living rm with w/b fireplace and built-in book cases welcomes and the formal dining room is spacious and sun filled w/built in corner cabinets. This thoughtfully expanded home also features a huge kitchen w/island and breakfast area open to large family room w/ second fireplace and built-ins overlooking deck and landscaped yard. Beautiful master suite w/vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and dual vanity master bath. All 4 bedrooms are spacious and offer large closets. Hall bath was recently updated and bedrooms 3 and 4 share a convenient Jack'n Jill bath. Hard wood floors throughout first and second floors. Expansive basement includes rec room, office, exercise and laundry rooms. Home has great space and truly functional floor plan. Terrific condition and fantastic storage throughout!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan Eicken

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475137210 Listed on: 08/25/2016

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Last Buyer's Agent

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,902

Year Built

  • 1949

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $10,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,902

Year Built

1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.2
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1949
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1949

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 21X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 6X6, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.1412

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Overhead Sewers
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 105

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 123
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 18091280100000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12698.59

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2016
Closed on
Oct 13, 2016
Sold by
Pooler Robert E and Pooler Katherine C
Bought by
Dawson Daniel J and Dawson Kristen L
Seller's Agent
Joan Eicken
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-3.06%
Current Estimated Value
$980,301

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$350,301
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$567,000
Outstanding Balance
$454,268
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$526,033

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2004
Sold by
Morrissey Patrick N and Morrissey Glenda A
Bought by
Pooler Robert E and Pooler Katherine C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1993
Sold by
Morrissey Patrick N
Bought by
Morrissey Patrick N and Morrissey Glenda A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,000
Interest Rate
7.02%
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
Dawson Daniel J $630,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Pooler Robert E $643,000 Multiple
Morrissey Patrick N -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dawson Daniel J $567,000
Previous Owner Pooler Robert E $400,000
Previous Owner Morrissey Patrick N $174,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Sold $630,000 -3.1% $234 / Sq Ft
09/05/2016 09/05/16 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2016 08/25/16 For Sale $649,900 -- $241 / 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 $17,902 $79,000 $5,996 $73,004
2023 $15,049 $79,000 $5,996 $73,004
2022 $15,049 $57,010 $5,228 $51,782
2021 $14,469 $57,009 $5,227 $51,782
2020 $14,078 $57,009 $5,227 $51,782
2019 $14,734 $59,316 $4,766 $54,550
2018 $15,443 $59,316 $4,766 $54,550
2017 $15,004 $59,316 $4,766 $54,550
2016 $12,918 $49,753 $4,151 $45,602
2015 $12,699 $49,753 $4,151 $45,602
2014 $12,458 $49,753 $4,151 $45,602
2013 $15,992 $65,022 $4,151 $60,871
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joan Eicken

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Joan Eicken

    @ Properties

    (708) 738-5686

    10 in this area

    29 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09325241

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-09-128-010-0000

Illinois Cook County La Grange 60525

837 S Kensington Ave, La Grange, IL

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