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Property Description
Prime Opportunity in La Grange - Ideal for Investors, Flippers, or Builders! Located on a generous corner lot, this 5-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home features over 1,300 square feet of above-ground living space, including a desirable first-floor bedroom and full bathroom-perfect for flexible living arrangements. A full unfinished basement offers even more potential for added value. This property presents numerous possibilities: renovate, rent, flip, or build new! Enjoy a fenced-in yard, private driveway with on property parking area, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Downtown La Grange's shops, dining, and METRA train to Chicago. Highly regarded Park Junior High and Lyons Township High School Districts. Convenient access to I-55, I-290, and I-294. Don't miss out on this exceptional investment opportunity in one of La Grange's most sought-after neighborhoods!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 149 Washington Ave
General
- Sold For: $224,000
- Taxes: $5,874 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12414926
- Added to Site: 220 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
- Appliances: Range
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Driveway, Direct Access, Other, On Site, Owned
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: La Grange
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: 2 blocks South of Ogden Avenue, 1 block West of East Avenue, NE corner of Lincoln and Washington Avenue.
School Information
- School District: 102
- Midd School District: 102
- Elementary School: Congress Park Elementary School
- Middle School: Park Junior High School
- High School: Lyons Twp High School
- Private School: Lyons Twp High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,364
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1925
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 35 x 125
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1925
- Tax Amount: $5,874.98
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18042290170000
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Schools
Schools serving 149 Washington Ave
School Districts:Lagrange School District 102, Lyons Township High School District 204
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Congress Park Elementary School 9311 Shields Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513 | PK-6 | 0.4 mi |
Park Junior High School 325 North Park Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526 | 7-8 | 1.1 mi |
Lyons Twp High School 100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 149 Washington Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/29/2025
Sold
$226,000
-12.74%
MLS
8/04/2025
Price Reduced
$259,000
-10.38%
MLS
7/09/2025
Listed
$289,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
149 Washington Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 (MLS# 12414926) is a Single Family property that was sold at $224,000 on September 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 149 Washington Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in La Grange? You can browse all La Grange real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

