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Property Description
Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this classic farmhouse blends timeless character with today's modern amenities. The spacious enclosed three-season front porch create an inviting first impression, featuring a new floor, new windows, and a new keyless-entry exterior door (2025). Ideally situated just steps from the Stone Avenue Metra station, West End La Grange's charming shops and restaurants, Cossitt Elementary School, Park Junior High School, Lyons Township High School North Campus, Elm Park playground, and vibrant downtown La Grange, this location offers exceptional convenience and walkability. Inside, you'll find hardwood flooring, impressive original millwork, and custom built-ins that showcase the home's enduring character. The expansive living room is centered around a cozy fireplace with a new ventless insert (2024) and flows seamlessly into the formal dining room, highlighted by a butcher block raised service counter/breakfast bar. New Pella sliding glass doors open directly to the entertainment-sized backyard deck, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor living experience. The updated kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and classic designer subway tile backsplash. A standout feature of the main level is the spacious primary suite, complete with a large walk-in closet and a beautifully updated full bath with a walk-in shower. Upstairs, you'll find two warm and inviting bedrooms, each offering generous walk-in closets, along with a second full bathroom. The fully waterproofed basement (2021) provides a dedicated laundry area, studded walls ready for future finishing, and abundant storage space. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with a new fence (2025), a large deck perfect for entertaining, a paver brick patio, raised vegetable gardens, and a detached 2 1/2-car garage. Additional major improvements include: New furnace (2020), New water heater (2020), New ventless fireplace insert (2024), Basement waterproofing (2021), New front porch flooring, windows, and keyless-entry door (2025), New backyard fence (2025) and new air conditioning condenser (2026). This move-in-ready home perfectly combines classic farmhouse character with thoughtful modern updates in one of La Grange's most desirable neighborhoods. Simply unpack and start enjoying everything this home has to offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 236 S Brainard Ave
General
- Sold For: $589,926
- Taxes: $13,008 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12705080
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Insert
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: La Grange
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: La Grange Rd. (South of tracks) to Cossitt (light), West to Brainard, South to home
School Information
- School District: 102
- Midd School District: 102
- Elementary School: Cossitt Avenue 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
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Doors: French Doors, 6 Panel Door(s), Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,303
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1887
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Farmhouse
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 47 x 150
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1887
- Tax Amount: $13,008.81
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18054150170000
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Schools
Schools serving 236 S Brainard Ave
School Districts:Lagrange School District 102, Lyons Township High School District 204
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cossitt Ave Elementary School 115 West Cossitt Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | PK-6 | 0.5 mi |
Barnsdale Road School 920 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526 | PK-K | 1.7 mi |
Park Junior High School 325 North Park Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526 | 7-8 | 0.7 mi |
Lyons Twp High School 100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
236 S Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 (MLS# 12705080) is a Single Family property that was sold at $589,926 on September 09, 2026. This property was listed by Cathy Bier from our La Grange Office.Want to learn more about 236 S Brainard 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.


