La Grange Homes for Sale | The Village with a Thriving Downtown
Cossitt's planned suburb since 1879.
Redfin, all home types, three months ending August 2026. The exact median sale price was $749,504. This is a measure of completed sales across property types; it is not a detached-only median.
La Grange combines an established downtown, historic residential streets, and BNSF service at La Grange Road and Stone Avenue. Incorporated in 1879, the village had 16,321 residents and 2.53 square miles of land in the 2020 Census.
The housing mix matters here. Older detached homes, renovated properties, newer construction, condominiums, and townhomes need different comparable sales. A broad median helps describe the village, but layout, maintenance, location, and association costs determine how a particular property fits a buyer’s plans.
The La Grange Village Historic District received National Register recognition in 1979. Its architecture contributes to the village’s character, while the downtown offers restaurants, shops, and access to the train. Lyons Township High School’s North Campus is in La Grange; school assignments should still be confirmed by address.
Bomba & Mancini helps clients weigh those property-specific differences. Bryan Bomba’s appraisal background and Paul Mancini’s business and finance training support a practical approach to pricing, negotiations, and transaction planning. Call or text 630-286-9242 to discuss a La Grange home.
La Grange Road and Stone Avenue give the village separate station options on the BNSF Line to Chicago Union Station. Compare walking routes, schedules, and parking from the address you are considering.
The La Grange Village Historic District joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Older residential streets offer architectural character alongside renovated homes and later construction.
Restaurants, shops, and services cluster around La Grange Road and the station blocks. The downtown can support a meal, an errand, and a train trip within the same outing.
The La Grange Pet Parade began in 1947 and remains a local community event. The village also offers seasonal shopping events and other gatherings; check current calendars for dates.
Elementary Districts 102 and 105 serve La Grange, and Lyons Township High School’s North Campus is in the village. District boundaries and enrollment requirements should be checked for each property.
Gordon Park and neighborhood parks provide outdoor space, while the Park District of La Grange offers recreation programs. The most useful park for a buyer depends on the route from the home and the facilities they expect to use.
A Buyer's Guide
La Grange offers historic homes, established residential neighborhoods, and condominiums near the station. The sections below help buyers compare these settings, with pricing evaluated according to the home's location, condition, and recent comparable sales.
The Historic District offers residential architecture from the village’s earlier development, with older homes, renovations, and later construction. It received National Register recognition in 1979. Buyers should examine a home’s condition, past improvements, and applicable village requirements rather than assuming the designation imposes the same restrictions on every property.
Photo: Historic homes in the La Grange Village Historic District.
This established residential area gives buyers another setting beyond the downtown historic blocks. Original homes, renovations, and newer construction can differ substantially in layout and maintenance needs. Compare the particular lot, updates, and confirmed school assignment during a search.
Photo: 729 S Kensington Avenue in the Country Club section of La Grange.
Western Springs is a neighboring BNSF community with its own downtown around Tower Green. Buyers comparing the villages should look at actual homes, elementary-school boundaries, and station routes; broad village medians do not establish a fixed price premium for an individual property.
Photo: The historic water tower in neighboring Western Springs (2018).
La Grange Park is a separate neighboring village with its own residential neighborhoods and amenities. School boundaries vary and should be checked by address; it is inaccurate to assume the entire village lies outside Lyons Township High School District 204.
Photo: 324 N Brainard Avenue in Harding Woods, La Grange Park.
Brookfield offers another nearby community for buyers comparing homes and BNSF access. Its school assignments vary by location, so confirm the applicable elementary and high school districts for each address rather than making a village-wide assumption.
Photo: 3238 Park Avenue in neighboring Brookfield.
Countryside and nearby unincorporated La Grange Highlands broaden the search south of La Grange. They are distinct communities, with different homes, services, and school boundaries. A La Grange mailing address alone does not establish that a property is inside the Village of La Grange.
Photo: 5621 Howard Avenue in nearby La Grange Highlands.
Dining, Shopping, and Things to Do
Downtown La Grange offers restaurants around La Grange Road and the station blocks. Palmer Place, Fourteensixteen, and Milk Money Brewing are among the local choices, with additional cafés and casual dining nearby. Check menus, current hours, and reservations directly with the restaurant when planning a visit.
Photo: Downtown La Grange at La Grange Road and Burlington Avenue (2006).
The downtown and West End business districts offer local shopping and services near the train stations. Village business directories help visitors plan a route among shops, dining, and everyday errands. Additional retail along the major roads broadens the choices beyond downtown.
Oakbrook Center in nearby Oak Brook adds a regional shopping option beyond La Grange.
Photo: Downtown La Grange and the La Grange Road station, Illinois.
The La Grange Theatre adds a downtown entertainment option, and Gordon Park and other Park District of La Grange facilities provide outdoor recreation and programs. The Pet Parade, established in 1947, is one of the village’s recurring community traditions. Nearby Brookfield Zoo Chicago, in Brookfield, provides another option for a day out. Consult current venue and village calendars for event dates.
Photo: North entrance to Brookfield Zoo Chicago in nearby Brookfield (2016).
District & Assignment Overview
La Grange is served primarily by elementary Districts 102 and 105 and Lyons Township High School District 204. The village’s school directory lists Cossitt Avenue and Ogden Avenue schools in District 102, and Seventh Avenue, Spring Avenue, and Gurrie in District 105. Lyons Township High School’s North Campus is on Brainard Avenue in La Grange, with its South Campus in Western Springs. St. Francis Xavier and St. Cletus are local private-school options. Nearby La Grange Highlands has District 106 schools; confirm the municipality and district for each specific property.
Photo: Reber Center at Lyons Township High School North Campus in La Grange.
Market Metrics & Demographics
16,321
2020 Census
5,816
ACS 2020–2024
$159,929
ACS 2020–2024 · 2024 Dollars
$749,504
All Types · 3 Months Ending Aug 2026
39 DAYS
All Types · 3 Months Ending Aug 2026
81.5%
Housing Unit Rate · ACS 2020–2024
28.5 MIN
Workers 16+ · ACS 2020–2024
2.53 SQ MI
2020 Census
Sources: Redfin housing market; U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts; Village Historic District; Village school directory; Metra BNSF timetable. Market figures cover all home types in the three months ending August 2026. ACS figures are 2020–2024 five-year estimates; household income is in 2024 dollars. Commute figures measure workers’ mean travel time to work, not a train schedule. Reviewed September 22, 2026.
Census commute estimates cover workers age 16 and over who do not work from home. They include travel to all work destinations, not only downtown Chicago. ACS commuting definitions.
Photography credits
Downtown La Grange and the La Grange Road station, Illinois. Image provided by Bomba & Mancini.
La Grange Village Historic District — Teemu08 at English Wikipedia (2011 (uploader date)); CC BY-SA 3.0.
729 S Kensington Avenue in the Country Club section of La Grange — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
The historic water tower in neighboring Western Springs (2018) — Paul R. Burley (2018-08-05); CC BY-SA 4.0.
324 N Brainard Avenue in Harding Woods, La Grange Park — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
3238 Park Avenue in neighboring Brookfield — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
5621 Howard Avenue in nearby La Grange Highlands — Bomba & Mancini / @properties listing photography.
Downtown La Grange at La Grange Road and Burlington Avenue (2006) — Lpangelrob; CC BY-SA 2.5.
North entrance to Brookfield Zoo Chicago in nearby Brookfield (2016) — Dcallan423; CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reber Center at Lyons Township High School North Campus in La Grange — Madman2001 (2006-04-21); Public domain.
Photographs may be resized or cropped for display. Capture dates are included when supplied by the source. Creative Commons adaptations retain the stated licenses; listing photographs remain credited to their original listing source.
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