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Property Description
This beautiful Victorian Farmhouse boasts tons of character inside and out and is ideally situated in a prime Historic District location - just steps from downtown La Grange's shops, restaurants and Chicago commuter train! It features fluted millwork, stacked crown moldings, 9" base moldings, quarter-sawn oak hardwood floors, 10 ft. first floor ceilings, pocket doors, bay windows and intricate brass hardware. The gracious foyer entry with grand staircase to 2nd floor leads to the formal living room with wood-burning fireplace and pocket door the adjacent dining room, a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops opens to an attached breakfast room and the rear family room. An open mudroom and a convenient full bath round out the main floor living space. The 2nd floor features four bedrooms and two full baths - including a primary suite addition with walk-in closet and private bath with heated floor, walk-in shower and double vanity. The 3rd floor offers a playroom and attic storage. The living space continues in the partially finished basement which features a rec room, an office nook with built-in desk, a 4th full bathroom, laundry room and large utility/storage space. Outside you'll find a covered front porch, rear brick patio, new Trex rear porch and a detached 2 car garage with heated/cooled walk-up loft. All this and award-winning area schools including Ogden Elementary, Park Jr. High and Lyons Township High School!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 23 N Kensington Ave
General
- Sold For: $800,000
- Taxes: $17,286 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12327411
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: La Grange
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: La Grange Rd to Ogden, West to Kensington, South to home
School Information
- School District: 102
- Midd School District: 102
- Elementary School: Ogden Ave 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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Victorian
- Construction: Cedar, Shake Siding
- Exterior Const.: Cedar, Shake Siding
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,682
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1891
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1891
- Tax Amount: $17,286.03
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18041160050000
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Schools
Schools serving 23 N Kensington Ave
School Districts:Lagrange School District 102, Lyons Township High School District 204
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ogden Ave Elementary School 501 W Ogden Ave, La Grange, IL 60525 | PK-6 | 0.2 mi |
Park Junior High School 325 North Park Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526 | 7-8 | 0.4 mi |
Lyons Twp High School 100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
23 N Kensington Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 (MLS# 12327411) is a Single Family property that was sold at $800,000 on June 02, 2025. This property was listed by Cathy Bier from our La Grange Office.Want to learn more about 23 N Kensington 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.


