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1439 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

  • $945,631

    Last sold 06/01/2012 for $735K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2.1

    bath

  • 2,860

    Sqft ($257/Sqft)

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About 1439 Monroe Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1942
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 9,400 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
This 4-bedroom, 2.1-bathroom single-family home is located at 1439 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305 in Cook County and was built in 1942. This home offers 2,860 square feet of living space on a 9,400 sq ft lot. Parking includes a 2-car detached garage. It last sold for $735,000 on 2012-06-01.
Property
Approx Year Built 1942
Property Type Detached Single
New Construction N
Lot Size Less Than 0.25 Acre
Lot Description Fenced Yard
Lot Dimensions 50 X 188
Acreage 0.2158
Taxes 17838.64
Parcel Identification Number 15012080030000
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2010
General Information None
Remarks TREE LINED STREET AND ARTFUL LANDSCAPING WELCOME YOU TO THIS BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL BRICK TRADITIONAL HOME. LARGE KITCHEN WITH AMPLE COUNTER SPACE ACCOMMODATES MULTIPLE COOKS & INCLUDES EATING BAR AND BREAKFAST ROOM! KIT OPENS TO A HUGE FAM RM W/FP & WALL OF WINDOWS TO FENCED YARD. 4 LARGE BR'S ON 2ND INCLUDING MASTER W/NEW BATH, BUBBLE TUB, SEP SHOWER & DBL SINKS. LL FAM RM W/FP, 5TH BR & LAUNDRY/STORAGE. NEWER GARAGE!
Master Association Fee No
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Approximate SqFt 2860
Frequency Not Applicable
Interior
Baths 1/2 1
Bath Amenities Separate Shower, Double Sink
Total Full & 1/2 Baths 2.1
# Full Baths 2
Master Bedroom Bath Full
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N) No
Bedroom 2 Window Treatments Blinds
Bedroom 2 Size (ft.) 17X17
Bedroom 2 Level 2nd Level
Bedrooms Below Grade 1
Master Bedroom Window Treatments Blinds
Master Bedroom Size (ft.) 19X15
Bedroom 3 Window Treatments All
Bedroom 3 Size (ft.) 14X14
Bedroom 3 Level 2nd Level
Bedroom 4 Size (ft.) 15X11
Bedroom 4 Level 2nd Level
Bedrooms All Levels 5
Bedroom 4 Window Treatments All
Master Bedroom Level 2nd Level
Bedrooms Above Grade 4
Laundry Level Not Applicable
Additional Room 5 Level Not Applicable
Dining Room Separate
Basement Description Finished
Kitchen Level Main Level
Additional Room 9 Level Not Applicable
Additional Room 4 Level Not Applicable
Basement Full
Additional Room 3 Size (ft.) 11X10
Family Room Level Main Level
Family Room Size (ft.) 29X17
Additional Room 3 Name Eating Area
Additional Room 3 Level Main Level
Additional Room 8 Level Not Applicable
Additional Room 10 Level Not Applicable
Additional Room 7 Level Not Applicable
Additional Room 2 Size (ft.) 25X15
Additional Room 2 Level Basement
Additional Room 2 Name Recreation Rm
Dining Room Size (ft.) 15X14
Dining Room Window Treatments All
Additional Room 6 Level Not Applicable
Dining Room Level Main Level
Additional Rooms 5th Bedroom, Eating Area, Recreation Room
Living Room Level Main Level
Living Room Size (ft.) 25X15
Living Room Window Treatments All
Additional Rooms 1 Name 5th Bdrm
Additional Room 1 Size (ft.) 12X12
Additional Rooms 1 Level Basement
Bedroom 2 Flooring Carpet
Living Room Flooring Hardwood
Kitchen Flooring Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Flooring Hardwood
Family Room Flooring Hardwood
Additional Room 3 Flooring Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Flooring Hardwood
Additional Room 2 Flooring Carpet
Master Bedroom Flooring Hardwood
Dining Room Flooring Hardwood
Additional Room 1 Flooring Carpet
Kitchen Size (ft.) 16X12
Rooms Count 11
Kitchen Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler
Interior Property Features Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
Exterior
Style Of House Traditional
Type Detached 2 Stories
Exterior Building Type Brick
Roof Type Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Included in Price Y/N Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Parking Garage
Car Spaces 2
Driveway Concrete
Garage On-Site Yes
Garage Type Detached
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s)
Garage Spaces 2
Amenities / Utilities
Interior Fireplaces Count 3
Heat/Fuel Gas, Forced Air
Air Conditioning Central Air
Fireplace Location Family Room, Living Room, Basement
Sewer Sewer-Public
Water Lake Michigan, Public
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Appliances Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
Location
Waterfront Y/N No
Elementary School WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
High School District 200
Elementary School District 90
Middle School District 90
High School OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
Directions Harlem North To Division West To Monroe North To House.
$945K
Range: $851K-$1.04M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $3,506/month
Gross rent multiplier: 17.5
  • Apr 2016
  • Apr 21, 2016 Delisted
    $735,000
  • Jun 1, 2012 Sold
    $735,000 (-3.9%)
  • Feb 14, 2012 Listed
    $765,000 (-2.5%)
  • Oct 2011
  • Oct 28, 2011 Cancelled
  • May 17, 2011 Listed
    $785,000 (-5.4%)
  • Sep 2004
    Public Records
  • Sep 22, 2004 Sold
    $830,000
  • 1439 Monroe Ave
    $735K
  • River Forest
  • 60305
    $450K +12% y/y
  • River Forest
    $500K +22% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1443 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,346,000 5/2 3,586 0.01
1435 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,252,000 4/2 2,513 0.01
1431 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,064,000 4/2 2,330 0.02
1447 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,148,000 4/2 2,969 0.02
1427 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,065,000 3/2 2,249 0.03
1438 William St, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,229,000 5/2 3,148 0.04
1446 William St, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,096,000 5/3 3,196 0.04
1442 William St, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,160,000 4/2 2,870 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Willard Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-4
River Forest School District 90
8/10
Roosevelt School
public Grades 5-8
River Forest School District 90
8/10
Oak Park & River Forest High School
public Grades 9-12
Oak Park - River Forest School District 200
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