917 South Kensington Avenue

La Grange, IL 60525

$551,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,483 Sq. Ft.
$372 / Sq. Ft.
1,483
Sq. Ft.
$372
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy the street appeal and location of this charming, picture-perfect Cape Cod - conveniently located near schools and park. It features mature professionally designed landscaping, hardwood floors, six panel doors, divided light windows and wonderful natural light throughout. The expansive living room and classic eat-in kitchen with table space are perfect for entertaining and daily life. Four spacious bedrooms, two full baths, a charming second floor loft and additional living space in the finished...Enjoy the street appeal and location of this charming, picture-perfect Cape Cod - conveniently located near schools and park. It features mature professionally designed landscaping, hardwood floors, six panel doors, divided light windows and wonderful natural light throughout. The expansive living room and classic eat-in kitchen with table space are perfect for entertaining and daily life. Four spacious bedrooms, two full baths, a charming second floor loft and additional living space in the finished lower-level family room make this home a move-in ready gem. The backyard is mostly fenced (driveway gate can be added) and features a newer 2-1/2 car garage along with a large paver brick patio and grilling deck - perfect for entertaining. All this plus convenient access to parks, award winning Spring Ave, Gurrie Middle School and Lyons Township HS, downtown La Grange and Chicago commuter train!
  1. Listed by Catherine Bier • Coldwell Banker Realty

Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details for 917 South Kensington Avenue

Area
La Grange
Subdivision
Country Club
Township
Lyons
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 07/20/2024 03:01 AM

Property Details for 917 South Kensington Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12061783
Days on Market50
Taxes$10,208 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,150 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 917 South Kensington Avenue

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,150 SF

Property Information for 917 South Kensington Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 105
  • Elementary School: Spring Ave Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Wm F Gurrie Middle School
  • High School District: 204
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 105
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors,6 Panel Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished, Rec/Family Area
  • Basement Sq Ft: 870
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Loft, Utility Room-Lower Level, Deck
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1483
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1876
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2353
  • Main Sq Ft: 867
  • Upper Sq Ft: 616
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 123
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Cedar, Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 393.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 477
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2024-05-30T14:30:47
  • Photos Count: 31
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 05-30-2024
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 19X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 26X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 25X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X12
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X7
Loft Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X8
Bar or Entertainment Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
  • Deck Dimensions: 11X6
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Deck Dimensions: 14X8

Property History for 917 South 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 917 South Kensington Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,227Additions$34,056Total$39,283
Tax Record2022$10,208 ($851 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,523 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,523 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,150 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyCOOKAPN18-09-304-004

Schools near 917 South Kensington Avenue

This home is within La Grange School District 105 South.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Spring Ave Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Wm F Gurrie Middle School
Public7 to 8

Lyons Twp High School
Public9 to 12

St Cletus 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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