Single Family Home $ 719,000

1001 S Brainard AVE

La Grange, IL 60525

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
    Full Baths: 3
  • 2,147 SqFt
  • 1938 Year Built
New updates! Recent improvements include: Refinished hardwood floors (2025), Freshly painted walls (2025), Updated Bathroom Vanity (2025), new light fixtures & ceiling fans (2025), new sump pump with battery backup, new main pump for the boiler (2024), and an ADT security system. Welcome to your classic Cape Cod home full of historic charm, soulful character, and dreamy indoor-outdoor living. Offering four unique outdoor spaces, two indoor fireplaces, and two sunrooms, inviting you to live in rhythm with the seasons. Freshly painted walls on the first floor, primary bedroom, and updated upstairs bathroom vanity. Hand-selected designer wallpaper, new light fixtures and ceiling fans, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout that elevate the home's timeless elegance. Kitchen features soapstone countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances, and built-in cabinet lighting. Arched doorways, bay windows, built-in bookshelves, and storage niches add architectural beauty and function. Step outside into your private garden oasis, where every corner bursts with life and color: Two varieties of pear trees (Dewey & Bartlett-perfect for homemade caramel pies), grapes for wine lovers, berries for summer snacking, peonies, heirloom roses, 7 types of lilies, hostas, and more create a bloom-filled backdrop from spring to fall. A tranquil water feature adds movement and calm, and your private turf dog run makes it perfect for pets or storage. With a 2.5 car garage, full basement with laundry room and plenty of storage, flexible living spaces, and the rare blend of nostalgic charm and modern upgrades, this home is made for those who crave beauty, ease, and a deeper connection to home. Whether you're sipping wine by the firepit or drinking coffee on the patio, every inch of this space invites you to slow down and savor its beauty.
Listed by Kate Newey of Real Broker, LLC

PROPERTY DETAIL

  • Key Details

    Property Type Single Family Home

    Sub Type Detached Single

    Listing Status Active

    Purchase Type For Sale

    Square Footage 2, 147 sqft

    Price per Sqft $334

    MLS Listing ID 12486288

    Style Cape Cod

    Bedrooms 3

    Full Baths 3

    Year Built 1938

    Annual Tax Amount $10,333

    Tax Year 2023

    Lot Dimensions 49x134

    Property Sub-Type Detached Single

  • Location

    State IL

    County Cook

    Area La Grange

  • Rooms

    Basement Partially Finished, Full

  • Building

    Dwelling Type Detached Single

    Building Description Vinyl Siding,Stone, No

    Sewer Public Sewer

    Water Lake Michigan

    Level or Stories 2 Stories

    Structure Type Vinyl Siding,Stone

    New Construction false

  • Interior

    Heating Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)

    Cooling Wall Unit(s)

    Fireplaces Number 2

    Fireplace Y

  • Exterior

    Garage Spaces 2.5

  • Schools

    Elementary Schools Spring Ave Elementary School

    Middle Schools Wm F Gurrie Middle School

    High Schools Lyons Twp High School

    School District 105 , 105, 204

  • Others

    HOA Fee Include None

    Ownership Fee Simple

    Special Listing Condition None

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