23 Kensington Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525


$800,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,682
Cost/Sqft: $298
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1891
Property Taxes: $17,286
Days On Market: 370
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

This beautiful Victorian Farmhouse boasts tons of character inside and out and is ideally situated in a prime Historic District location - just steps from downtown La Grange's shops, restaurants and Chicago commuter train! It features fluted millwork, stacked crown moldings, 9" base moldings, quarter-sawn oak hardwood floors, 10 ft. first floor ceilings, pocket doors, bay windows and intricate brass hardware. The gracious foyer entry with grand staircase to 2nd floor leads to the formal living room with wood-burning fireplace and pocket door the adjacent dining room, a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops opens to an attached breakfast room and the rear family room. An open mudroom and a convenient full bath round out the main floor living space. The 2nd floor features four bedrooms and two full baths - including a primary suite addition with walk-in closet and private bath with heated floor, walk-in shower and double vanity. The 3rd floor offers a playroom and attic storage. The living space continues in the partially finished basement which features a rec room, an office nook with built-in desk, a 4th full bathroom, laundry room and large utility/storage space. Outside you'll find a covered front porch, rear brick patio, new Trex rear porch and a detached 2 car garage with heated/cooled walk-up loft. All this and award-winning area schools including Ogden Elementary, Park Jr. High and Lyons Township High School!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1891
VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE
No
Cook
0 / Not Applicable
12327411
18041160050000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Ogden Ave Elementary School
102
Middle School
Park Junior High School
102 Not in DB
High School
Lyons Twp High School
204 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
24 May, 2012 Sold $475,000 MRED MLS
22 Apr, 2012 Under contract $499,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $529,900 MRED MLS
2 Nov, 2011 Listed for sale $549,000 MRED MLS
2 Jun, 2025 Sold $800,000 MRED MLS
4 May, 2025 Under contract $799,700 MRED MLS
16 Apr, 2025 Listed for sale $799,700 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
50X125
Finished,Interior Stair
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2012 $10,824
2025 $17,286

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