218 S Kensington Avenue — La Grange, IL 60525
Active Under Contract
La Grange, IL 60525

218 S Kensington Avenue

$1,550,000
4 beds · 4 baths · 3,352 sqft
Listed at $1,550,000 7 days on market $25,802/yr taxes
01About this home

Stunning original-owner, custom-built American Four-Square set on a professionally landscaped 75-wide lot in the heart of the Historic District, just blocks from downtown La Grange, the commuter train, and highly acclaimed schools. From the moment you step inside, the dramatic two-story foyer and living room make an unforgettable first impression, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship throughout, including custom quarter-sawn oak millwork, substantial base and crown moldings, solid oak interior doors, designer light fixtures, French doors, plantation shutters and custom window treatments. The gracious living room with a wood-burning fireplace flows seamlessly into the elegant dining room, featuring a built-in breakfront with leaded-glass display cabinets and an inset mirror. A private first-floor office with double French doors provides the perfect work-from-home space. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the sun-filled rear great room features a timeless white kitchen with Craftsman-style cabinetry, quartz and Quartzite countertops, Sonoma Tilemakers artisanal hand-crafted tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a center island, walk-in pantry, a designated coffee station and a spacious breakfast area. The adjacent family room offers a wall-to-wall built-in entertainment center with open shelving and sliding glass doors leading to the backyard deck. A convenient main-floor laundry/mudroom with additional exterior access adds functionality and ease. The second floor, with 8 ft ceiling height, offers four generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, including a luxurious primary suite with dual closets and a beautifully updated private bath featuring a double oak vanity and walk-in shower. The finished basement with impressive 9-foot ceilings provides exceptional additional living space, featuring a spacious recreation room, exercise room, playroom, third full bath with walk-in shower, cedar-lined walk-in closet, workshop, and abundant storage throughout. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with a welcoming front porch overlooking a picturesque tree-lined street and a private, fully fenced backyard oasis featuring mature shade trees, lush flowering perennials, an irrigation system, landscape lighting, an expansive Ipe deck, a bluestone patio with multiple seating areas and an oversized 2.5-car garage with storage. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully designed home in one of La Grange's most desirable locations - simply move in and enjoy.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,550,000
List price
3,352
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1997
Year built
Lot size
2.5
Garage spaces
$25,802
Annual taxes
Prairie
Style
7
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range HoodGas CooktopHumidifier
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
CedarShake SidingWood Siding
Equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump PumpSprinkler-LawnElectronic Air Filters
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Cossitt Avenue Elementary School
La Grange, IL
📍0.2 mi🚗1 min🚶6 min
M Middle school
Park Junior High School
La Grange, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶18 min
H High school
Lyons Twp High School
La Grange, IL
📍0.3 mi🚗1 min🚶7 min
  • Mana 0.3 mi
  • Sammy's Deli 0.3 mi
  • Q-BBQ 0.3 mi
  • Prasino 0.3 mi
  • MilkStop 0.3 mi
  • West Side 0.3 mi
  • Olivaceto 0.3 mi
  • Wally's Mart 0.4 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.5 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.6 mi
  • Aldi 0.8 mi
  • The Dinner Club 0.8 mi
  • Elm Park 0.2 mi
  • Kiwanis Park 0.3 mi
  • Stone Park 0.4 mi
  • Waiola Park 0.5 mi
  • West Field 0.6 mi
  • Sawyer Park 0.7 mi
  • Tates Old Fashioned Ice Cream 0.3 mi
  • Starbucks 0.4 mi
  • Owl and Lark 0.4 mi
  • LaGrange Breakfast Cafe 0.4 mi
  • Corner Bakery 0.6 mi
  • Starbucks 0.8 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 14, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Coldwell Banker Realty
$1,550,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty · Catherine Bier · 708-567-2032
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12641075
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