129 6th Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525

5 beds
2 baths
2,700  sqft
Built in 1900

First time on the market in over 60 years! This timeless American Four-Square with wraparound front porch boasts incredible street appeal and a fantastic Historic District location - just steps to La Grange's restaurants, shops, movie theater, library and commuter train. Lovingly maintained by the current owner, it features a wonderful floorplan with sun-drenched rooms, 10" base moldings, 9-1/2 ft. ceilings and quarter sawn oak hardwood floors. The fantastic first floor layout includes a vestibule entry that opens to the grand foyer with staircase to the second floor. The classic double parlor provides a formal living room with bay window overlooking the front porch and a desirable first floor family room with direct access to the side porch, an open view of the formal dining room and an original pocket door to the private home office with built-in bookshelves. The updated kitchen features craftsman-style maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, built-in breakfast bar, two butler's pantry's - one leading to the dining room and one to the office, a rear 2nd floor service staircase, access to the main floor full bath and an efficient rear mudroom with backyard access. The expansive second floor offers five spacious bedrooms and an updated hall bath with clawfoot tub and separate walk-in shower. The huge walk-up 3rd floor offers tons of expansion potential. The basement features a partially sound proofed rec room, laundry room, utility/storage room, workroom with exterior access and additional expansion potential. Outside you'll find a professionally landscaped yard and a 2-1/2 car detached garage with second floor storage loft. All this along with award winning area schools - including Cossitt Elementary, Park Jr High and Lyons Township High School.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk
Rooms:
Foyer, Office, Mud Room, Loft, Bedroom 5, Attic, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Workshop
Master Bath:
Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
In Unit, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Window/Wall Units - 3+
Heating:
Steam, Radiator(s)
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Wood Siding, Porch, Storms/Screens
Style:
American 4-Sq.
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
3 Stories, Stone

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
102
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
18044010060000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5% - $475.00

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Catherine Bier

About La Grange, IL

Housing

Number of Units
12,388
Median Home Value
$406,998
Median Rent
$1,095

19.32% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.81% are vacant.

Commute

Car
55.89%
Public Transportation
9.43%
Walk to Work
1.06%
Work from Home
32.43%
Other
0.54%

The median travel time to work is 23 minutes.

People

Population
30,567
Median Age
44.10
Median Household Size
2.69

Education

High School
17.53%
Associate’s Degree
6.25%
Bachelor’s Degree
29.13%
Graduate Degree
24.01%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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