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Sold on 09/07/2024
Ann Keeney of Baird & Warner

712 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$515,000

Last sold 09/07/2024 after 3 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,839

    Sqft ($280/Sqft)

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About 712 Monroe Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1886
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Built in the late 1800's, this charming farm house has an abundance of potential. Ideally located near Roosevelt Middle School, the River Forest Library, River Forest Town Square, the Green Line El, the Metra West Line, and downtown Oak Park. Live in it as it is and enjoy all that the Village of River Forest has to offer or let your imagination run wild. A rewarding opportunity either way. This stellar location can't be beat. This home has been in the same family for 100 plus years. The home is being sold AS IS. Endless opportunities await!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Ann Keeney
Listing Office - Baird & Warner
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12152988 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 15 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Farmhouse
MLS # 12152988
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 1839
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 7968
Year Built 1886
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Basement Full, Unfinished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 8
Accessibility Features No
Exterior
Exterior Frame
Garage Desc Detached
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Garage
Other Structures Other
Exterior Features Porch
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Fenced Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area River Forest
County Cook
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School District 90
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Middle School District 90
Middle School Roosevelt School
High School District 200
APN 15122010220000
Directions Between Lake Street And Chicago Avenue.
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  • Sep 2024
    Public Records
  • Sep 24, 2024 Sold
    $515,000
  • Sep 2024
    mls logo MLS # 12152988
  • Sep 20, 2024 Sold
    $515,000 (+3.0%)
  • Sep 4, 2024 Listed
    $500,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $7,968 -17.8%
    $61,000 +17.26%
  • 2022
    $9,696 +6.6%
    $52,022
  • 2021
    $9,092 +9.9%
    $52,022
  • 2020
    $8,276 -11.5%
    $52,022 +6.27%
  • 2019
    $9,346 +5.4%
    $48,952
  • 2018
    $8,863 +2.1%
    $48,952
  • 2017
    $8,677 -19.4%
    $48,952 +29.71%
  • 2016
    $10,763 -5.6%
    $37,739 -7.02%
  • 2015
    $11,406 +3.6%
    $40,589
  • 2014
    $11,006 -1.2%
    —
  • 2013
    $11,141
    —
  • 712 Monroe Ave
    $515K
  • River Forest
    —
  • 60305
    $550K +37% y/y
  • River Forest
    $564K +41% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
716 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $817,000 4/1 1,869 0.01
720 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $875,000 4/1 1,727 0.02
704 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,427,000 4/1 1,214 0.02
700 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $839,000 4/2 2,123 0.03
726 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $823,000 3/2 1,584 0.03
7510 Oak Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $670,000 4/1 1,021 0.03
711 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,080,000 4/2 2,603 0.04
719 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $819,000 4/2 2,112 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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8/10
Roosevelt School
public Grades 5-8
River Forest School District 90
10/10
Lincoln Elementary School
public Grades K-4
River Forest School District 90
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