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  • $1,528,400

    538 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

    3beds
    2,586sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1924
    0.32 Acres Lot
    $1,528,400 Zestimate®
    $591/sqft
    $4,560 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,528,400

    $1.24M - $1.86M

    $4,560/mo

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    What's special

    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.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,586 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.32 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1512213014

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1924

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: River Forest

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven-Double
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiators
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage, Space/s
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Parking: Off Street
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Other Information: Commuter Train, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Foyer
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Sitting
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Other
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Storage
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Tandem Rm
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Contingent
    • Style Of House: Traditional
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
    • Dining Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • Family Room Window Treatments (Y/N): Blinds
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): Curtains/Drapes
    • Area Amenities: Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Street Paved, Sidewalks
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Parking On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Storage, Sitting Room, Tandem Room
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Lot Dimensions: 75X184
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Basement Sq Ft: 0
    • Tax Year: 2017
    • Parcel Identification Number: 15122130140000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/4/2019Listing removed$619,000$239/sqft
    Source: Compass #10254184 Report a problem
    7/4/2019Listed for sale$619,000+13.6%$239/sqft
    Source: Compass #10254184 Report a problem
    7/3/2019Sold$545,000-12%$211/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10254184 Report a problem
    6/3/2019Pending sale$619,000$239/sqft
    Source: Compass #10254184 Report a problem
    4/1/2019Price change$619,000-4.8%$239/sqft
    Source: Compass #10254184 Report a problem
    1/22/2019Listed for sale$650,000$251/sqft
    Source: Compass #10254184 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $141,721
    2023$37,890 -8.3%$141,721 +7.8%
    2022$41,330 +3.8%$131,409
    2021$39,831 +517.4%$131,409 +518.9%
    2020$6,451 -57%$21,231 -61%
    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%$61,562 +2.9%
    2013$15,609 -2%$59,830
    2012$15,932 -6%$59,830 -6.4%
    2011$16,956 -6.9%$63,915 -19%
    2010$18,213 +2.3%$78,921
    2009$17,797 -10.3%$78,921 -5%
    2008$19,833 +36.4%$83,075 +39.9%
    2007$14,543 +6%$59,387
    2006$13,724 +19.9%$59,387
    2005$11,449 -4.7%$59,387 +8.9%
    2004$12,017 +4.5%$54,518
    2003$11,500 +6.1%$54,518
    2002$10,837 +19.9%$54,518 +35.1%
    2001$9,036 +1%$40,364
    2000$8,948 $40,364
    1999$8,948 $40,364

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60305

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
    • Middle: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
    • High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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