IL
Cook
La Grange
60525
1001 S Brainard Avenue
1001 S Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active Under Contract
35
$719,000

Home Details for 1001 S Brainard Avenue

Price
$719,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.0
Square feet
2147
Year built
1938
County
Cook
Total rooms
7
Garage
2.5
Basement
Partially Finished, Full
Days on site
71
MLS Listing#
12486288
Property 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.

Property Features
  • Heating Information
    • Hot Water
    • Steam
    • Baseboard
  • Parking
    • Detached
    • Garage
  • Basement
    • Partially Finished
    • Full
  • Cooling Information
    • Wall Unit(s)
  • Fire Place
    • Living Room
School Information
School Information for 1001 S Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
Elementary School
Spring Ave Elementary School
Middle School
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
High School
Lyons Twp High School
Listing Courtesy: Real Broker, LLC - 217-960-8605
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Last Updated: 2025-12-16 13:26:42
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