Center entrance Colonial with excellent updates and space to spare! Classic curb appeal, truly move in ready, huge professionally landscaped yard and situated in prime location. First floor features charming foyer, generously sized formal living and dining rooms, and bonus sunroom/office. Beautifully updated kitchen flooded with light, high end appliances, island seating, eat in banquette dining, custom cabinets and designer finishes. First floor family room has views of large, lush yard and opens out to glamorous patio with bluestone hardscaping, plenty of space for both dining and lounging plus custom fire feature. Second floor offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms including primary en suite bathroom with double vanity and walk in shower. Finished basement with large rec room, newly updated full bathroom luxe finishes and walk in shower, plus 6th bedroom with separate entrance and tall ceilings to accommodate workout equipment. Massive attic storage space, Custom garage built in 2017 also has enormous storage area on 2nd level. Tastefully updated and expertly maintained with room for everyone on stunning block in highly sought after location, convenient walk to award winning schools, Metra, Green Line, shopping, dining, parks, and more!
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$1,315,000
544 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
6beds
4,449sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.32 Acres Lot
$1,540,700 Zestimate®
$296/sqft
$6,385 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,540,700
$1.43M - $1.66M
$6,385/mo
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Maria Cullerton 312-501-2033,
Compass
Bought with:
Joelle Venzera, PSA
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12077624
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 361 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X19
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 700 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35X20
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 464 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X16
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X13
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X16
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,449
- Total interior livable area: 4,449 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 15122130130000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: River Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2024 | Sold | $1,315,000+1.2%$296/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12077624 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2024 | Contingent | $1,300,000$292/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12077624 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+75.7%$292/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12077624 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2013 | Sold | $740,000-6.9%$166/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08105583 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2012 | Price change | $795,000-4.1%$179/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Company #08105583 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2012 | Listed for sale | $829,000-7.8%$186/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Co. #08105583 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2011 | Listing removed | $899,000$202/sqft |
Source: Gloor Realty #07701913 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2011 | Price change | $899,000-5.4%$202/sqft |
Source: Gloor Realty #07701913 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2011 | Listed for sale | $950,000$214/sqft |
Source: Gloor Realty #07701913 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $94,856 |
| 2023 | $25,060 +30% | $94,856 +50.3% |
| 2022 | $19,276 -8.5% | $63,113 -11.2% |
| 2021 | $21,074 +2% | $71,094 |
| 2020 | $20,661 -8.8% | $71,094 -7% |
| 2019 | $22,657 +5.6% | $76,414 |
| 2018 | $21,447 +0.3% | $76,414 |
| 2017 | $21,388 +2.7% | $76,414 +13.6% |
| 2016 | $20,830 +2% | $67,249 |
| 2015 | $20,424 +4.9% | $67,249 |
| 2014 | $19,467 -2.5% | $67,249 -8.3% |
| 2013 | $19,956 -14.3% | $73,358 -12.4% |
| 2012 | $23,295 +1.8% | $83,723 |
| 2011 | $22,880 +2.4% | $83,723 -10.9% |
| 2010 | $22,342 +1.9% | $93,954 |
| 2009 | $21,920 +4.5% | $93,954 -5% |
| 2008 | $20,966 +20.5% | $98,899 +26.7% |
| 2007 | $17,400 +6.5% | $78,084 |
| 2006 | $16,338 +4.7% | $78,084 |
| 2005 | $15,598 +12.3% | $78,084 +24.5% |
| 2004 | $13,894 +4.5% | $62,729 |
| 2003 | $13,292 +4.1% | $62,729 |
| 2002 | $12,771 +45% | $62,729 +93.2% |
| 2001 | $8,808 +1% | $32,471 -15.2% |
| 2000 | $8,719 -7.9% | $38,298 |
| 1999 | $9,470 | $38,298 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Roosevelt School
- High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- District: 90
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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