236 S Brainard Avenue,La Grange, IL 60525
La Grange, IL 60525
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.
Details
| MLS # | 12705080 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Farm or Ranch |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| Year | 1887 |
| Days On Site | 27 |
| Listing Provided By | Coldwell Banker Realty | Catherine Bier |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 2 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,303 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
Interior
| Rooms Total | 6 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Forced Air |
| Interior Features | 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Pantry |
| Appliances | Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Insert |
| Laundry Features | In Unit, Sink |
| Window Features | Screens |
Exterior
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Mature Trees |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck, Patio |
| Fencing | Fenced |
Parking
| Parking Features | Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 2.5 |
Utilities
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Electric | Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service |
Location
| Community Features | Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved |
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Taxes
| Tax Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tax Annual Amount | 13008.81 |
Area Information
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Cook |
| City | La Grange |
| Zip Code | 60525 |
| Area | La Grange |
| School District | Lyons Twp High School |
| Elementary School | Cossitt Avenue Elementary School |
| High School | Lyons Twp High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 60525) | |
Price: $579,700 low | high Med: $449,900 sqft: 1,303 low | high Med: 1,539 $ / sqft: $445 low | high Med: $301 On site: 27 low | high Med: 44.5 | |
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| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Cook |
| City | La Grange |
| Zip Code | 60525 |
| Area | La Grange |
| School District | Lyons Twp High School |
| Elementary School | Cossitt Avenue Elementary School |
| High School | Lyons Twp High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 60525) | |
Price: $579,700 low | high Med: $449,900 sqft: 1,303 low | high Med: 1,539 $ / sqft: $445 low | high Med: $301 On site: 27 low | high Med: 44.5 | |