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Property Description
This classic center-entry Colonial home offers timeless curb appeal with a cedar shake and sided facade and professional landscaping with bluestone front walk. Inside, the expansive and bright main floor features hardwood floors, divided light windows, crown molding and French doors. The welcoming foyer opens to both the dining room and living room with the first of two gas log fireplaces. The eat-in kitchen features high-end cream cabinetry, Corian countertops, a center island/breakfast bar, attached breakfast room with sliding glass doors to the backyard patio, a convenient mudroom closet and an open view of the spacious main floor family room. The family room features a vaulted beamed ceiling, second fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Upstairs there are four bedrooms and two full hall bathrooms - both with skylights. The fully finished basement offers a large rec room with built-in dry bar and entertainment center, a third full bathroom, a fifth bedroom or office with egress window and a laundry room with large folding counter. Access to additional storage in the crawl space under the family room through the basement bedroom closet. Outside you'll find a private fully fenced deep backyard, bluestone patio with built-in firepit, concrete driveway with driveway gate and 2.5 car detached garage. All this is walking distance to downtown La Grange's shops, restaurants, movie theater, library, commuter train and award-wining area schools. Also convenient to both airports and area expressways!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 717 S Madison Ave
General
- Sold For: $950,000
- Taxes: $17,370 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12357905
- Added to Site: 285 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Gas Log
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Whirlpool
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- 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
- Subdivision: Country Club
- Driving Directions: 47th St to Madison (1 block West of La Grange Rd.), South to home
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: Cedar, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
- Exterior Const.: Cedar, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Egress Window, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,440
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1963
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: CENTER ENTRY COLONIAL
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 169.6
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1963
- Tax Amount: $17,370.19
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18091230050000
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Schools
Schools serving 717 S Madison 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 | 0.4 mi |
Wm F Gurrie Middle School 1001 South Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | 7-8 | 0.4 mi |
Lyons Twp High School 100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | 9-12 | 0.9 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 717 S Madison Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/27/2025
Sold
$950,000
8.57%
MLS
5/12/2025
Listed
$875,000
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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.
717 S Madison Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 (MLS# 12357905) is a Single Family property that was sold at $950,000 on June 27, 2025. This property was listed by Cathy Bier from our La Grange Office.Want to learn more about 717 S Madison 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.


