This beautiful Victorian Farmhouse boasts tons of character inside and out and is ideally situated in a prime Historic District location - just steps from downtown La Grange's shops, restaurants and Chicago commuter train! It features fluted millwork, stacked crown moldings, 9" base moldings, quarter-sawn oak hardwood floors, 10 ft. first floor ceilings, pocket doors, bay windows and intricate brass hardware. The gracious foyer entry with grand staircase to 2nd floor leads to the formal living room with wood-burning fireplace and pocket door the adjacent dining room, a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone countertops opens to an attached breakfast room and the rear family room. An open mudroom and a convenient full bath round out the main floor living space. The 2nd floor features four bedrooms and two full baths - including a primary suite addition with walk-in closet and private bath with heated floor, walk-in shower and double vanity. The 3rd floor offers a playroom and attic storage. The living space continues in the partially finished basement which features a rec room, an office nook with built-in desk, a 4th full bathroom, laundry room and large utility/storage space. Outside you'll find a covered front porch, rear brick patio, new Trex rear porch and a detached 2 car garage with heated/cooled walk-up loft. All this and award-winning area schools including Ogden Elementary, Park Jr. High and Lyons Township High School!
Closed
$800,000
23 N Kensington Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
4beds
2,682sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1891
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$805,500 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$5,326 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 04, 2025 at 01:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Catherine Bier 708-567-2032,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Ann Hoglund
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12327411

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Third
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Office
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X5
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X9
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
- Laundry: In Unit, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Pocket Door(s)
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,682 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,250 sqft
- Dimensions: 50X125
Details
- Parcel number: 18041160050000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Shake Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1891
Details
- Builder model: VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: La Grange
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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