236 S BRAINARD AVE, La Grange, IL 60525
236 S BRAINARD AVE, La Grange, IL 60525
236 S BRAINARD AVE, La Grange, IL 60525
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,303 SqFt
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236 S BRAINARD AVE La Grange, IL 60525

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,303 sqft

MLS Listing ID 12705080

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 21/2-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 exceptional home has to offer.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Community Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

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

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier

Laundry In Unit, Sink

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.5

View Y/N true

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Mature Trees

Story 2 Stories

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan, Public

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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