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236 S BRAINARD AVE La Grange, IL 60525
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Key Details
Sold Price $589,926
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,303 sqft
Price per Sqft $452
MLS Listing ID 12705080
Sold Date 09/09/26
Style Farmhouse
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1887
Annual Tax Amount $13,008
Tax Year 2024
Lot Dimensions 47 X 150
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this classic farmhouse blends timeless character with today's modern amenities. The spacious enclosed three-season front porch create an inviting first impression, featuring a new floor, new windows, and a new keyless-entry exterior door (2025). Ideally situated just steps from the Stone Avenue Metra station, West End La Grange's charming shops and restaurants, Cossitt Elementary School, Park Junior High School, Lyons Township High School North Campus, Elm Park playground, and vibrant downtown La Grange, this location offers exceptional convenience and walkability. Inside, you'll find hardwood flooring, impressive original millwork, and custom built-ins that showcase the home's enduring character. The expansive living room is centered around a cozy fireplace with a new ventless insert (2024) and flows seamlessly into the formal dining room, highlighted by a butcher block raised service counter/breakfast bar. New Pella sliding glass doors open directly to the entertainment-sized backyard deck, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor living experience. The updated kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and classic designer subway tile backsplash. A standout feature of the main level is the spacious primary suite, complete with a large walk-in closet and a beautifully updated full bath with a walk-in shower. Upstairs, you'll find two warm and inviting bedrooms, each offering generous walk-in closets, along with a second full bathroom. The fully waterproofed basement (2021) provides a dedicated laundry area, studded walls ready for future finishing, and abundant storage space. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with a new fence (2025), a large deck perfect for entertaining, a paver brick patio, raised vegetable gardens, and a detached 2 1/2-car garage. Additional major improvements include: New furnace (2020), New water heater (2020), New ventless fireplace insert (2024), Basement waterproofing (2021), New front porch flooring, windows, and keyless-entry door (2025), New backyard fence (2025) and new air conditioning condenser (2026). This move-in-ready home perfectly combines classic farmhouse character with thoughtful modern updates in one of La Grange's most desirable neighborhoods. Simply unpack and start enjoying everything this home has to offer.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area La Grange
Body of Water Farmhouse
Rooms
Basement Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
Interior
Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Pantry
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Insert
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
Laundry In Unit, Sink
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.5
Community Features Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Mature Trees
Building Description Vinyl Siding, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan, Public
Level or Stories 2 Stories
Structure Type Vinyl Siding
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Cossitt Avenue Elementary School
Middle Schools Park Junior High School
High Schools Lyons Twp High School
School District 102 , 102, 204
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Joe Kenny of Realty Executives Midwest
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