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538 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$545,000

Last sold 05/31/2019 after 130 Days

3
bed
2.5
bath
2,586
Sqft ($211/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 538 Monroe Ave

Property type House

Year built 1924

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.32 Acre

Parking 2 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

This stately and solid brick traditional home in the heart of central River Forest boasts grand room sizes, a 75x184ft. lot, oak floors and timeless architectural details! The grand foyer greets you and flows into the large entertaining living room with three walls of windows open to this beautiful classic River Forest block. The large formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. Retreat to the 1st floor family room/den for a relaxing end to your day! A kitchen so spacious is rarely found and it even has room for a large breakfast table! Don't miss the butler's pantry and powder room. The 2nd level has three large bedrooms including a master suite with full en suite bath and master sitting room. The basement has plenty of storage and possibilities. The location is perfect for walking to schools, shops, restaurants and all forms of transportation. New roof 2013. New garage doors. Tuck-pointing and new driveway 2010. Home is in good condition but sold as-is.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Stephen Scheuring

Listing Office - Compass

Source: MRED

MLS#10254184 • last updated 7 years ago

Movoto checked MRED for data 53 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiators
Levels/Style	Traditional
MLS #	10254184
Type	Detached Single
SqFt	2586
Property Tax $	15277.8
Master HOA Fee	No
Year Built	1924
HOA Fee	Not Applicable

Interior
Dining Room	Separate
Basement	Unfinished, Full
Other Room(s)	Storage, Foyer, Sitting, Tandem Room, Sitting Room, Foyer, Storage
Total # of Rooms	9
Kitchen	Eating Area-Table Space
Accessibility Features	No
Appliances	Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features	Hardwood Floors

Exterior
Exterior	Brick
Roof	Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc	Garage, Space/s, Off Street
# Parking Spaces	4, 2
Garage Desc	Detached, Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Lot Desc	.25-.49 Acre

Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc	Sewer-Public
Water Source	Lake Michigan

Location
Community Features	Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County	Cook
Elementary School	LINCOLN 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	Just North Of Lake Street On Monroe.
APN	15122130140000

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Jul 2019
Public Records
Jul 25, 2019 Sold
$545,000
Jul 2019
MLS # 10254184
Jul 4, 2019 Sold
$545,000 (-12.0%)
Jun 3, 2019 Active
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Apr 1, 2019 Price Change
$619,000 (-4.8%)
Jan 21, 2019 Listed
$650,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2023
$37,890 -8.3%

$141,721 +7.85%
2022
$41,330 +3.8%

$131,409
2021
$39,831 +517.4%

$131,409 +518.95%
2020
$6,451 -57.0%

$21,231 -61.04%
2019
$15,003 -13.9%

$54,500 -16.8%
2018
$17,433 +14.1%

$65,503
2017
$15,278 -17.1%

$65,503 +6.4%
2016
$18,427 +2.2%

$61,562
2015
$18,034 +1.2%

$61,562
2014
$17,821 +14.2%

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2013
$15,609

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538 Monroe Ave
$545K
—
60305
$417K +4% y/y
River Forest
$417K +4% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
534 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,473,000	4/3	3,885	0.01
544 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,345,000	5/3	3,375	0.02
526 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,415,000	4/2	3,018	0.03
550 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,141,000	4/2	2,262	0.03
539 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$962,000	4/2	2,262	0.04
539 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$1,533,000	4/2	3,390	0.04
543 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$892,000	4/2	2,168	0.04
522 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305	$771,000	3/2	1,496	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.