Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/05/2026
Sold
$775,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Beautifully updated yet full of original charm, this home greets you with an inviting foyer and a classic winding staircase. The formal living room offers a bay window, fireplace, original built-ins, and access to a brick patio. Recent upgrades include a new chef's kitchen with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, a stylish backsplash, and new appliances-including a Bosch dishwasher. The open layout flows into the dining area and family room, featuring additional built-ins and a walkout to a second brick patio and spacious, landscaped yard. A fully renovated main-level bathroom adds modern convenience. The top floor includes three bedrooms and a newly updated bathroom with excellent storage and a large walk-in shower. The newly finished lower level offers a spacious family room, dedicated office, and workout area. Additional updates include a newer furnace and central air system, several replacement windows, a new sliding door to the patio, tuckpointing, and main sewer line improvements. Move-in ready and thoughtfully upgraded, this home combines comfort, character, and an unbeatable La Grange location. Close to parks, Spring elementary, Metra train, shopping, dining and nightlife.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 524 S Kensington Ave
General
- Sold For: $775,000
- Taxes: $14,674 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12525516
- Added to Site: 12 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Full Body Spray Shower, Double Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: La Grange
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: 47th Street to Kensington, South to House
School Information
- School District: 105
- Midd School District: 105
- Elementary School: Spring Ave Elementary School
- Middle School: Wm F Gurrie Middle 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: Colonial
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Year Built: 1952
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 87 x 135
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1952
- Tax Amount: $14,674.11
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18091030280000
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Schools
Schools serving 524 S Kensington Ave
School Districts:Lyons Township High School District 204, Lagrange School District 105
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Spring Ave Elementary School 1001 South Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | PK-6 | 0.6 mi |
Wm F Gurrie Middle School 1001 South Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | 7-8 | 0.6 mi |
Lyons Twp High School 100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | 9-12 | 0.6 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 524 S Kensington Ave
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- Updated 3 days ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,592Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 2,077Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,371Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 960Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,500Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,188Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,192Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 3Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 4,225Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Closed
- Updated 11 days ago
- 4Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 2,517Sq. Ft.
524 S Kensington Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 (MLS# 12525516) is a Single Family property that was sold at $775,000 on January 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 524 S 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.