$640,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2026

523 S Brainard Ave La Grange, IL 60525

La Grange Area
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,859 Sq Ft
1954 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 24, 2026

$344 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2026

Welcome to this beautifully updated split-level home in the heart of La Grange, offering the perfect blend of modern updates, flexible living space, and timeless suburban charm. The updated kitchen features stylish finishes, ample cabinetry, and an open flow ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A spacious family room addition creates the perfect gathering space with room to relax, work, or host guests. Enjoy bright, functional living areas, generous bedrooms, and a layout designed for today's lifestyle. Located near award-winning schools, parks, downtown shopping and dining, and convenient Metra access to Chicago, this move-in-ready home is ideal for buyers searching for updated homes in the western suburbs with easy city access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Monckton

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475131558 Listed on: 05/21/2026

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Co-Listed By

John Vinicky

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475186885

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Hodge

Compass License #475160074

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,335

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x135
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,859 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Spring Ave Elementary School
  • Wm F Gurrie Middle School
  • Lyons Twp High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,335

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bi-Level
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1954
  • 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1859
  • Room Type: Attic, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Spring Ave Elementary School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Wm F Gurrie Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x135
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10334.66
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/24/2026 07/24/26 Sold $640,000 +1.6% $344 / Sq Ft
05/27/2026 05/27/26 For Sale $629,900 -- $339 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $9,771 $47,275 $6,581 $40,694
2024 $9,771 $47,275 $6,581 $40,694
2023 $9,327 $47,275 $6,581 $40,694
2022 $9,327 $36,635 $5,738 $30,897
2021 $8,977 $36,634 $5,737 $30,897
2020 $8,757 $36,634 $5,737 $30,897
2019 $8,772 $36,704 $5,231 $31,473
2018 $8,662 $36,704 $5,231 $31,473
2017 $8,431 $36,704 $5,231 $31,473
2016 $7,347 $29,374 $4,556 $24,818
2015 $7,208 $29,374 $4,556 $24,818
2014 $7,077 $29,374 $4,556 $24,818
2013 $8,241 $34,783 $4,556 $30,227
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12654777

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-09-100-006-0000

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