236 S BRAINARD Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 (MLS # 12705080)

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Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, this classic farmhouse blends timeless character with today's modern amenities. The spacious enclosed three-season front porch create an inviting first impression, featuring a new floor, new windows, and a new keyless-entry exterior door (2025). Ideally situated just steps from the Stone Avenue Metra station, West End La Grange's charming shops and restaurants, Cossitt Elementary School, Park Junior High School, Lyons Township High School North Campus, Elm Park playground, and vibrant downtown La Grange, this location offers exceptional convenience and walkability. Inside, you'll find hardwood flooring, impressive original millwork, and custom built-ins that showcase the home's enduring character. The expansive living room is centered around a cozy fireplace with a new ventless insert (2024) and flows seamlessly into the formal dining room, highlighted by a butcher block raised service counter/breakfast bar. New Pella sliding glass doors open directly to the entertainment-sized backyard deck, creating an ideal indoor-outdoor living experience. The updated kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and classic designer subway tile backsplash. A standout feature of the main level is the spacious primary suite, complete with a large walk-in closet and a beautifully updated full bath with a walk-in shower. Upstairs, you'll find two warm and inviting bedrooms, each offering generous walk-in closets, along with a second full bathroom. The fully waterproofed basement (2021) provides a dedicated laundry area, studded walls ready for future finishing, and abundant storage space. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with a new fence (2025), a large deck perfect for entertaining, a paver brick patio, raised vegetable gardens, and a detached 2 1/2-car garage. Additional major improvements include: New furnace (2020), New water heater (2020), New ventless fireplace insert (2024), Basement waterproofing (2021), New front porch flooring, windows, and keyless-entry door (2025), New backyard fence (2025) and new air conditioning condenser (2026). This move-in-ready home perfectly combines classic farmhouse character with thoughtful modern updates in one of La Grange's most desirable neighborhoods. Simply unpack and start enjoying everything this home has to offer.

DAYS ON MARKET 0 LAST UPDATED 8/14/2026
YEAR BUILT 1887 COMMUNITY La Grange
GARAGE SPACES 2.5 COUNTY Cook
STATUS Conditional PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Lyons Twp High School
Elementary School Cossitt Avenue Elementary School
Jr. High School Park Junior High School
High School Lyons Twp High School


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
AREA La Grange
BASEMENT Exterior Entry, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Vinyl Siding
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Natural Gas
INTERIOR Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 0
LOT DIMENSIONS 47 X 150
PARKING Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Farmhouse
TAXES 13008.81
WATER Public
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
   

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