11 South Catherine Avenue

La Grange, IL 60525

$550,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Looking for an investment opportunity in a prime in-town Historic District location? This Greek Revival Victorian 2-flat is steps away from award winning Cossitt Elementary, Lyons Township High School, the commuter train and fantastic downtown La Grange with shops, movie theater, restaurants and library. Live on the second floor and rent out the first! Wonderful front porch, a back screened-in porch for each unit, nice yard, two car detached garage, walk up attic for future expansion potential with...Looking for an investment opportunity in a prime in-town Historic District location? This Greek Revival Victorian 2-flat is steps away from award winning Cossitt Elementary, Lyons Township High School, the commuter train and fantastic downtown La Grange with shops, movie theater, restaurants and library. Live on the second floor and rent out the first! Wonderful front porch, a back screened-in porch for each unit, nice yard, two car detached garage, walk up attic for future expansion potential with the second floor unit, hardwood floors, charming features and full unfinished basement. Incredibly maintained and preserved by the current owners. The second floor unit offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath and the first floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Both units feature decorative brick fireplaces with built-in flanking bookshelves and original robust columns flanking the entryway from the living to dining room. The dining rooms feature bay windows and original built-in breakfronts with linen drawers and display cabinets. Both units offer 1 bathroom with neutral finishes, tub/shower and pedestal sink, private rear screened in porch and walk-in panty with built-in butler's station. The second floor kitchen was remodeled in 2014 with white Craftsman style cabinets, stainless steel appliances and stone countertops. Two new central air units in 2013, new 2nd floor furnace in 2018, new washer & dryer in 2018, 2 new water heaters in 2018, new windows throughout in 2014 and the exterior was painted in 2012. Tenants pay for electric, gas, phone and cable and owner pays for sewer/water and garbage. Perfect first home or investment opportunity in A+ location!
  1. Listed by Catherine Bier • Compass

Property Details for 11 South Catherine Avenue

Area
La Grange
Township
Lyons
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Cars
2.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Victorian

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 10:20 AM

Property Details for 11 South Catherine Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #10930676
Days on Market56
Taxes$14,142 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeTwo to Four Units / 2 Flat
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,200 SF
CountyCook County

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Building Information for 11 South Catherine Avenue

Stories-Residences2Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,180 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,002

Property Taxes

$1,179

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 11 South Catherine Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 102
  • Elementary School: Cossitt Avenue Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Park Junior High School
  • High School District: 204
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 102
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Exterior Access
  • # Full Baths in Building: 2
  • # Half Baths in Building: 0
  • Room Type: Dark Room, Foyer, Screened Porch
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 124
  • Total # Units in Building: 2.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • 3 Br Un In Bldg: Yes
  • Conversion: N
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2020-11-13T21:23:27
  • Photos Count: 37
  • Deconversion: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 11-17-2020
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Other Expense Source: Owner Projection
  • Trash Expense Source: Actual
  • Trash Expense Year: 720
  • Other Expenses $: 900
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,440.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 1
  • Floor # - Unit 1: 1
  • # Of Rooms - Unit 1: 5
  • # Half Baths-Unit 1: 0
  • # Full Baths-Unit 1: 1
  • Appliances/Features Unit 1: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Central Air Conditioner, Fireplace-Artificial, Garage/Space, Hardwood Floors
  • Lease Exp Date (Mo/Yr) - Unit 1: 05-21-2023
  • Sec Deposit $ - Unit 1: 1400
  • Tenant Pays - Unit 1: Electric, Gas
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,700.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 3
  • Unit Type Type: Unit 2
  • Floor # - Unit 2: 2
  • # Of Rooms - Unit 2: 6
  • # Half Baths-Unit 2: 0
  • # Full Baths-Unit 2: 1
  • Appliances/Features Unit 2: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Disposal, Central Air Conditioner, Fireplace-Artificial, Garage/Space, Hardwood Floors
  • Lease Exp Date (Mo/Yr) - Unit 2: 07-21-2023
  • Sec Deposit $ - Unit 2: 1700
  • Tenant Pays - Unit 2: Electric, Gas

Property History for 11 South Catherine Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 11 South Catherine Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,625Additions$39,586Total$45,211
Tax Record2022$12,271 ($1,023 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,825 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,825 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,250 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1908CountyCOOKAPN18-04-127-003

Schools near 11 South Catherine Avenue

This home is within La Grange School District 102.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cossitt Ave Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Park Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Lyons Twp High School
Public9 to 12

Nazareth Academy
Private9 to 12

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