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232 S Waiola Avenue

La Grange IL, 60525

$950,000


$230.75 per sqft

Sold

5 Beds

2 Baths

4,117 sqft

Residential

Built in 1873

Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

Rare opportunity to purchase and restore one of La Grange's oldest and most recognized historic homes to its former glory! Situated on a prime 110' x 145.92' Historic District lot, this home - which was built by David Lyman who was the son-in-law of La Grange founder Franklin D. Cossitt - was the first built in the neighborhood in 1873. The home is a perfect example of classical revival style with columns, a terra cotta roof and ornate decorations over the first floor windows. This home was lovingly referred to as "The Larches" due to its incredible collection of landscaping and trees. It features an amazing wrap-around veranda, soaring 11 foot ceilings, magnificent original oversized entry doors, stained and leaded glass windows, period light fixtures, incredible original marble fireplaces, stunning trim and woodwork, immense windows, dual staircases and one of the grandest foyers in town. The expansive ballroom (current day living room), study/music room, grand foyer, formal dining room and kitchen embody the first floor. Five spacious second floor bedrooms, one with a private dressing room and four with original wash basins comprise the second floor along with a grand second floor landing and sun room on the north side of the home. There is a full interior walk up attic with finished room at the front of the home which provides an incredible amount of space for future expansion potential. The unfinished full basement offers loads of storage. This home has spent over a century entertaining guests and impressing visitors. The amazing history and original features are here - but it will need serious work and commitment to return it to its original opulence. This is an estate home and a post-closing possession will be necessary in order to remove all of the personal property currently in the home. All offers should accommodate this need in order to be seriously considered. Due to the condition of the home - which partially limits access to many rooms - all showings must be accompanied by the listing agent. The property is being conveyed "as-is".

11629763

MLS ID

September 21, 2022

Listed

March 28, 2024

Updated

Map

232 S Waiola Avenue
La Grange IL, 60525

Interior Features

Bedrooms

5 Beds


Bathrooms

2 Baths


Interior Features

Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Pantry


Appliances

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer


Laundry Description

In Unit


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

No


Cooling Description

None


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Steam

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.37 Acres


Exterior Features

Porch, Storms/Screens


Lot Features

Mature Trees


Architectual Style

Victorian


Roof

Tile


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

102


High School

Lyons Twp High School


Elementary School

Cossitt Avenue Elementary School

Other Property Details

Area Name

La Grange


Taxes

$23,294


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

24


Garage

No


Parking

Driveway


Parking Total

6


View

No


County

Cook


Water Source

Lake Michigan, Public


Pool

No


Buyer Agency Compensation

2.50% - $475.00

Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Catherine Bier,
Listing Contact: 708-567-2032 

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