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  • $854,800

    551 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

    4beds
    1,905sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1940
    8,698 Square Feet Lot
    $854,800 Zestimate®
    $449/sqft
    $3,804 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $854,800

    $795,000 - $915,000

    $3,804/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Location, charm, well maintained, - all of these features and more. Walk through the front door and you will see the inviting wood burning fireplace and the large bay window welcoming the sun light. Updated kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances which opens to comfortable family room. Look out the window to view large fence yard that includes a fire pit to enjoy on pleasant evenings plus a 3 car garage. Newer large deck! Hardwood floors throughout. Two bedrooms have special custom closets. Second floor has three bedrooms and a bonus room which could be a dressing room or an office. Hot water tank and top of the line high efficiency Lennox furnace in 2015. New liner in chimney and tuckpointed where needed in 2014.

    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: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,905 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 8,698 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1512214003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1940

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: River Forest

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/15/2017Sold$575,000-6.4%$302/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09578592 Report a problem
    3/21/2017Pending sale$614,000$322/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner Inc. #09565437 Report a problem
    3/15/2017Listed for sale$614,000+24%$322/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner Inc. #09565437 Report a problem
    7/16/2002Sold$495,000+75.5%$260/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/2/1996Sold$282,000$148/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $58,581 +9.2%
    2023$13,774 +8.5%$53,631 +25.5%
    2022$12,692 +3.6%$42,724
    2021$12,251 +1.8%$42,724
    2020$12,040 -4.1%$42,724 -2.6%
    2019$12,556 +5.6%$43,874
    2018$11,884 -4.6%$43,874 -4.4%
    2017$12,451 +4.6%$45,895 +16.1%
    2016$11,909 +2.1%$39,517
    2015$11,660 +9%$39,517
    2014$10,696 -1.3%$39,517 -3.7%
    2013$10,842 -2%$41,056
    2012$11,059 +1.2%$41,056
    2011$10,932 -8%$41,056 -22.2%
    2010$11,882 +3.7%$52,803
    2009$11,460 +7.9%$52,803 -5%
    2008$10,625 -4%$55,584 +6.5%
    2007$11,064 +6.8%$52,214
    2006$10,359 +4.7%$52,214
    2005$9,895 +16.7%$52,214 +33.8%
    2004$8,478 -0.5%$39,033
    2003$8,519 -1.5%$39,033 -5.4%
    2002$8,647 +21.4%$41,240 +45.1%
    2001$7,120 +1%$28,430 -9.3%
    2000$7,050 +17%$31,349
    1999$6,023 $31,349

    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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