$316,000

beds

baths

1,891

square ft

81 E Grand Avenue

Lake Villa, Illinois 60046

Closed / MLS #12318515 / Single Family / Lake Villa

Listing information updated 5/2/2025 at 4:43pm

Wonderful opportunity to own a distinctive Lake Villa home complete with ginger bread facade/curved windows dating back to the early 1900's. In 1995, long time owners invested in new foundation and large addition. Upgrades included full bathroom with jacuzzi tub and separate shower, massive main bedroom with vaulted ceilings and arched windows, sun room and private, wrap-around deck. Charming front parlor has original trim/curved walls and stunning period staircase. Large kitchen has separate dining area. The newer asphalt driveway allows access from Grand or the rear alley and plenty of parking. Detached 2 car garage and shed. Unique zoning allows home to be used as residence AND business. Lies in TIF District. Walk to restaurants, Lehmann Park, Cedar Lake, METRA, middle school. In Lakes High District. Full unfinished basement with interior and exterior access. Plus additional bathroom. Potential to add 2nd floor bathroom. Buyers can choose new floor coverings and updates to make it their own. Sellers downsizing. Truly a Lake Villa gem.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Bath/Stubbed,Concrete,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Alley,Off Street,Driveway,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,891

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.25

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

13x13 - Main

Dining Room:

10x11 - Main

Kitchen:

12x9 - Main

Family Room:

13x14 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x20 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

10x8 - Second Level

Bonus Room:

11x14 - Main Level

Sun Room:

24x6 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,490

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60046

City:

Lake Villa

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

41, 117

Elementary School:

Olive C Martin School

Middle School:

Peter J Palombi School

High School:

Lakes Community High School

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Bath/Stubbed,Concrete,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Alley,Off Street,Driveway,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,891

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.25

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

13x13 - Main

Dining Room:

10x11 - Main

Kitchen:

12x9 - Main

Family Room:

13x14 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

18x20 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

10x8 - Second Level

Bonus Room:

11x14 - Main Level

Sun Room:

24x6 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$4,490

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60046

City:

Lake Villa

County:

Lake

School District(s):

41, 117

Elementary School:

Olive C Martin School

Middle School:

Peter J Palombi School

High School:

Lakes Community High School

Listing Office: Robert E. Frank Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 847.356.5263

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