134 North Kensington Avenue

La Grange, IL 60525

$847,900
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,572 Sq. Ft.
$330 / Sq. Ft.
2,572
Sq. Ft.
$330
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This stately Victorian farmhouse on a beautifully landscaped lot in the heart of La Grange offers amazing curb appeal and amazing living space! The interior features incredible historic details including oak hardwood floors, period millwork, craftsman-inspired replacement windows (2023), 9-1/2 ft. first floor ceilings, built-in shelving and so much more! The gracious foyer - which features the original oak entry door and stately staircase with carved newel post and spindles - provides access to the...This stately Victorian farmhouse on a beautifully landscaped lot in the heart of La Grange offers amazing curb appeal and amazing living space! The interior features incredible historic details including oak hardwood floors, period millwork, craftsman-inspired replacement windows (2023), 9-1/2 ft. first floor ceilings, built-in shelving and so much more! The gracious foyer - which features the original oak entry door and stately staircase with carved newel post and spindles - provides access to the main floor powder room and leads to a double parlor living room and family room with converted gas fireplace and original pocket doors. The spacious dining room is perfect for entertaining and is adjacent to the expansive eat-in kitchen that opens to the covered rear deck overlooking the backyard oasis complete with an in-ground pool. The kitchen features freshly painted white cabinetry (2024), a commercial grade Blue Star gas oven/range as well as breakfast bar seating and table space. The second-floor features three bedrooms - including the spacious primary bedroom with sitting room (with plumbing in walls for potential future bath), a full hall bathroom and a back staircase to the third floor. The finished third floor has a 4th bedroom and office with original beadboard walls and ceilings and tons of storage in the eaves. The large, finished basement offers additional living space in the rec room with wet bar and second gas fireplace, playroom, laundry room, second full bathroom and mudroom with exterior access. Outside you'll find a relaxing covered porch overlooking a koi pond with bridge out front and a deck, in-ground heated pool (typically open through November) with stamped concrete patio and mature shade trees out back. Exterior painted in 2021. This wonderful home is within walking distance to downtown La Grange's restaurants, shopping, movie theater, library and commuter train as well as award winning area schools.
  1. Listed by Catherine Bier • Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 134 North Kensington Avenue

Area
La Grange
Township
Lyons
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Farmhouse, Victorian
LISTING UPDATED: 09/12/2024 03:01 AM

Property Details for 134 North Kensington Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12143547
Days on Market17
Taxes$12,907 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1888
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,834 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 134 North Kensington Avenue

Stories-Year Built1888Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,834 SF

Property Information for 134 North Kensington Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 102
  • Elementary School: Ogden Ave Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Park Junior High School
  • High School District: 204
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 102
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Door Features: Pocket Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Skylight(s)
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access, Rec/Family Area
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1070
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • Room Type: Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Office, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Play Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Deck
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Stamped Concrete Patio, Pool In-Ground, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 2572
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3600
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3642
  • Main Sq Ft: 1095
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1477
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Pond, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 136.7
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Shakes
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1028.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 42
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2024-09-05T15:24:48
  • Photos Count: 38
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 3
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 19X18
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 14X11
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 11X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X12
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Deck Dimensions: 13X10
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 16X10
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 20X15
Play Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Play Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 24X10
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X9
Office Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 14X12
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 11X10
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X9
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X6

Property History for 134 North Kensington Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 134 North Kensington Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$6,165Additions$35,259Total$41,424
Tax Record2022$11,159 ($930 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,150 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,150 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,850 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1888CountyCOOKAPN18-04-107-013

Schools near 134 North Kensington Avenue

This home is within La Grange School District 102.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ogden Ave Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Park Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Lyons Twp High School
Public9 to 12

St Johns Lutheran School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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134 North Kensington Avenue is a single family home for sale in La Grange, IL 60525. This property was listed for sale on September 5, 2024 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $847,900. This listing's school districts are La Grange School District 102, Lyons Twp Hsd 204 School District. Nearby schools include Ogden Ave Elementary School, Park Junior High School and Lyons Twp High School. 134 North Kensington Avenue is a 4-bed, 2.5-bath, 2,572 sqft single family home built in 1888.

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