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Address
720 S Kensington Avenue, La Grange, IL
Price
$ 499,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#12010179
  • TypeContingent
  • CountyCOOK
  • CityLa Grange
  • AreaLa Grange
  • NeighborhoodCountry Club
  • Zip60525
  • StyleCape Cod
  • Year Built1953
  • Taxes$ 8445
  • Price$ 499,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms1
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage1711
  • Lot Size8,102 SqFt
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

Painted brick and cedar shake siding Cape Cod is classic and welcoming. Sitting on a wide 60' lot, the landscaping and large backyard does not disappoint with beautiful and easy maintenance perennials and shrubs and offers plenty of space to run, play, add a pool or expand the home. The owners have made tasteful improvements to this classic home including a newer kitchen with butternut finished cherry cabinets, GE Profile appliances, granite counters and peninsula seating. The kitchen boasts views of the backyard and has an adjacent powder room. Oak hardwood floors on the main level and second level in primary bedroom (under carpeting) and 2nd bedroom. Living room includes built in shelving and storage with a wood burning fireplace. Separate dining room plus main level office or den. Three bedrooms up with full bath. Full basement has loads of potential and is a clean blank slate. 2020 Furnace, humidifier and Hot Water Heater; A/C Condenser 2014; 2013 Roof; Newer Windows and Circuit breaker panel. 2.5 blocks to Spring Avenue Elementary School and William F Gurrie Middle School. Downtown La Grange is about a 15 minute walk and has an abundance of excellent restaurants, shops and of course, the convenient train to the city! Easy proximity to I-55, I-294 and access to both airports.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Spring Ave Elementary School Wm F Gurrie Middle School Lyons Twp High School
Price History
4/4/2024 Listed $499,000

General Features

Interior Features Hardwood Floors,Built-in Features
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Garage Spaces 1
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Year Built 1953
Electric Circuit Breakers,100 Amp Service
Township Lyons
Tax Year 2022
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Contingency Attorney/Inspection
Subdivision Name Country Club
Total Rooms 8
Status Contingent
Directions Head south on Kensington from 47th St,2.5 blocks. Home sits on west side.
High School Lyons Twp High School
City La Grange
High School District 204
MLS Area La Grange
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name Kensington
Elementary School Spring Ave Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 8445
Middle/Junior High School Wm F Gurrie Middle School
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Days on Market 4
Standard Status Active Under Contract
Middle/Junior School District 105
Elementary School District 105
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Partial
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Street Suffix Avenue
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Den,Recreation Room
LivingAreaSource Assessor
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 3
Basement Partially Finished

Exterior Features

Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 1
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 60 X 134
Lot Size Acres 0.186
Garage Onsite Yes
Garage Type Attached
Garage Ownership Owned
Exterior Brick,Cedar

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Contingent Average in 60525

Price
AVG $610K
$500K
Taxes
AVG $9,113
$8,445
Visits
AVG 154
165
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1956
1953

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