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$489,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,904 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Charming 3-Bedroom Home on Expansive Lot in La Grange Highlands! Welcome to 5440 S Edgewood Avenue, a classic mid-century gem nestled in the heart of La Grange Highlands. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home offers 1,904 square feet of comfortable living space on an impressive 0.44-acre lot-perfect for those seeking space, privacy, and top-rated schools. Property Highlights: - Spacious Layout: Two-story design with generous room sizes and a functional floor plan. - Timeless Character: Built in 1957, this home features a blend of masonry and frame construction with asphalt shingle roofing. - Attached Garage: 1-car garage with additional driveway parking. - Outdoor Potential: The nearly half-acre lot offers endless possibilities for gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. - Basement: Provides extra storage or renovation potential for additional family room. Location Perks: - Top Schools: Zoned for Highlands Elementary (10/10), Highlands Middle (8/10), and Lyons Township High School (10/10)-all within 1.5 miles. - Convenient Access: Minutes from I-294 and I-55, making commutes to downtown Chicago or the suburbs a breeze. - Quiet Community: Located in the desirable Bartletts La Grange Unit 1 subdivision, known for its peaceful, tree-lined streets and family-friendly atmosphere. - Investment Opportunity: With some elbow grease or envisioning a custom renovation, 5440 S Edgewood Ave offers the space, location, and potential to make your dream home a reality. Home is being sold As Is.

Full Property Details for 5440 S Edgewood Ave

General

  • Price: $489,000
  • Taxes: $4,329 (2023)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12537624
  • Updated: 1/14/2026
  • Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Partially

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: La Grange Highlands
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Lyons
  • Driving Directions: East of Willow Springs Rd and North of 55th Street

School Information

  • School District: 106
  • Elem School District: 106
  • Midd School District: 106
  • High School District: 204
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Private School: Lyons Twp High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Combination
  • Exterior Const.: Combination
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Square Feet: 1,904
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 18447

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1957
  • Tax Amount: $4,329
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 18084070120000

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Schools serving 5440 S Edgewood Ave

School Districts:Lyons Township High School District 204, Lagrange Highlands School District 106
NameGradesDistance
Highlands Middle School
1850 West Plainfield Road, La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
5-80.6 mi
Highlands Elementary School, La Grange Highlands, IL
5850 Laurel Ave, La Grange Highlands, IL 60525
PK-40.7 mi
Lyons Twp High School
100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
9-121.4 mi
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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/01/2026
Listed
$489,000
2759.65%
MLS
3/08/2021
Sold
$17,100
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Tax History for 5440 S Edgewood Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,329
-47%
$42,678
15%
2022
$8,159
66%
$37,193
—
2021
$4,902
10%
$37,193
—
2020
$4,465
-10%
$37,193
3%
2019
$4,956
2%
$36,074
—
2018
$4,874
5%
$36,074
—
2017
$4,664
-22%
$36,074
25%
2016
$6,016
-3%
$28,824
—
2015
$6,218
1%
$28,824
—
2014
$6,158
-4%
$28,824
-6%
2013
$6,404
3%
$30,662
—
2012
$6,236
—
$30,662
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5440 S Edgewood Avenue, La Grange Highlands, IL 60525 (MLS# 12537624) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 5440 S Edgewood Avenue is currently listed for $489,000 and was received on January 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 5440 S Edgewood Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in La Grange Highlands? You can browse all La Grange Highlands real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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