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MLS® 12486288

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 2147 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $10,333
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 1938
Avg. Price Per Sqft $334
MLS® Number 12486288

Property Address: 1001 S Brainard Ave, La Grange, IL, 60525-2717

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

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.
MLS® Number12486288
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1938
BasementPartially Finished, Full
DrivewayYes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces2
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

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Rooms

Bedroom 3:Main Floor10 × 14 ft
Laundry:Basement9 × 13 ft
Kitchen:Main Floor9 × 14 ft
Master Bedroom:Second Floor15 × 11 ft
Other:Main Floor10 × 13 ft
Family Room:Main Floor12 × 18 ft
Living Room:Main Floor19 × 12 ft
Dining Room:Main Floor12 × 12 ft
Bedroom 2:Second Floor14 × 11 ft

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Price History

Dec 8, 2025End Date
$650,000Sold Price

Sold

Oct 2, 2025List Date
$719,000List Price
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1001 S Brainard Ave, La Grange, IL

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