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Property Description
Beautifully updated home in the heart of La Grange Park, showcasing thoughtful improvements throughout and true pride of ownership. The bright and inviting main level features brand new windows in the living room, kitchen, and bathroom (2026), bringing in abundant natural light. The home has been tastefully refreshed with updated lighting, ceiling fans, and a fully remodeled bathroom with ceramic tile finishes (2024). Major mechanical updates offer peace of mind, including a new furnace and 100-amp electrical panel (2023), along with professional gutter guards and newer washer and dryer (2024). The entire interior has been freshly painted, complemented by new window treatments and modern finishes. The basement is clean, dry, and highly functional, featuring vinyl flooring, sealed and painted walls, newer glass block windows (2023), drain tiles, and a sump pump with battery backup-ideal for additional living space, storage, or recreation. A full unfinished attic offers excellent expansion potential-perfect for creating a third bedroom, home office, or additional living space. The oversized garage with approximate 10 feet door height provides exceptional space for large vehicles, boats, equipment, or additional storage. Enjoy outdoor living on the private patio behind the garage, complete with a firepit-perfect for relaxing evenings and taking in the peaceful setting, with occasional deer sightings adding to the charm. Move-in ready with both cosmetic and mechanical updates already completed, this home offers comfort, flexibility, and long-term value in charming LaGrange Park!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1434 Blanchan Ave
General
- Price: $379,900
- Taxes: $7,328 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12656015
- Updated: Today (5/22/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Exhaust Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
Location
- Area: La Grange Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Proviso
- Driving Directions: 31st street to Blanchan Ave go North to home
School Information
- School District: 95
- Elem School District: 95
- Midd School District: 95
- High School District: 208
- Elementary School: Brook Park Elementary School
- Middle School: S E Gross Middle School
- High School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
- Private School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 981
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1950
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 134 x 50
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1950
- Tax Amount: $7,328
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15273080160000
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Schools
Schools serving 1434 Blanchan Ave
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Brook Park Elementary School, La Grange Park, IL 1214 Raymond Avenue, La Grange Park, IL 60526 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
S E Gross Middle School 3524 Maple Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School 160 Ridgewood Road, Riverside, IL 60546 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1434 Blanchan Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/22/2026
Listed
$379,900
21.37%
MLS
6/02/2023
Sold
$313,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1434 Blanchan Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,328
-6%
$26,000
27%
2022
$7,758
3%
$20,541
—
2021
$7,513
21%
$20,541
—
2020
$6,209
-25%
$20,541
-13%
2019
$8,281
2%
$23,516
—
2018
$8,117
7%
$23,516
—
2017
$7,580
8%
$23,516
17%
2016
$6,992
6%
$20,109
—
2015
$6,615
1%
$20,109
—
2014
$6,522
-3%
$20,109
-9%
2013
$6,753
2%
$22,083
—
2012
$6,638
—
$22,083
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1434 Blanchan Avenue, La Grange Park, IL 60526 (MLS# 12656015) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1434 Blanchan Avenue is currently listed for $379,900 and was received on May 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 1434 Blanchan Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in La Grange Park? You can browse all La Grange Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
