81 E Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046 - Photo 1

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$316,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,891 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Wonderful opportunity to own a distinctive Lake Villa home complete with ginger bread facade/curved windows dating back to the early 1900's. In 1995, long time owners invested in new foundation and large addition. Upgrades included full bathroom with jacuzzi tub and separate shower, massive main bedroom with vaulted ceilings and arched windows, sun room and private, wrap-around deck. Charming front parlor has original trim/curved walls and stunning period staircase. Large kitchen has separate dining area. The newer asphalt driveway allows access from Grand or the rear alley and plenty of parking. Detached 2 car garage and shed. Unique zoning allows home to be used as residence AND business. Lies in TIF District. Walk to restaurants, Lehmann Park, Cedar Lake, METRA, middle school. In Lakes High District. Full unfinished basement with interior and exterior access. Plus additional bathroom. Potential to add 2nd floor bathroom. Buyers can choose new floor coverings and updates to make it their own. Sellers downsizing. Truly a Lake Villa gem.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 81 E Grand Ave

General

Sold For: $316,000
Taxes: $4,490 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12318515
Added to Site: 339 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Basement Baths: Yes
Bathroom Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Alley, Off-Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Lake Villa / Lindenhurst
County: Lake
Driving Directions: From State Route 83 (Milwaukee Ave in Lake Villa) and State Route 132 (Grand Ave) go west on Grand to 81 E Grand Avenue.

School Information

School District: 41
Midd School District: 41
Elementary School: Olive C Martin School
Middle School: Peter J Palombi School
High School: Lakes Community High School
Private School: Lakes Community 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: Victorian
Construction: Frame
Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Bath/Stubbed, Concrete, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Screens
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Square Feet: 1,891
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1927
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 66 x 165
Lot Features: Mature Trees, Level

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1927
Tax Amount: $4,490.88
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 6041010040000

Listed by Robert E. Frank Real Estate
Sold by RE/MAX Plaza

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Schools

Schools serving 81 E Grand Ave

School Districts:Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41, Antioch Community High School District 117

Name	Grades	Distance
Olive C Martin School 24750 West Dering Lane, Lake Villa, IL 60046	K-6	1.9 mi
Peter J Palombi School 133 McKinley Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046	7-8	0.3 mi
Lakes Community High School 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL 60046	9-12	2.2 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 81 E Grand Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/01/2025

Sold

$316,000

0.32%

MLS

3/21/2025

Listed

$315,000

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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.

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81 E Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046 (MLS# 12318515) is a Single Family property that was sold at $316,000 on May 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 81 E Grand Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Villa? You can browse all Lake Villa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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