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  • $746,000

    947 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

    3beds
    1,700sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1922
    9,400 Square Feet Lot
    $746,000 Zestimate®
    $439/sqft
    $3,697 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $746,000

    $694,000 - $806,000

    $3,697/mo

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    What's special

    Fabulous curb appeal in this handsome two story, three bedroom red brick home. Perfectly situated on a very large lot and nestled into a wonderful River Forest location. The first floor is well laid out with generous room sizes. The enclosed screened porch off the dining room overlooks the deep back yard. The heated sun room is off of the living room and has expansive french Payne windows that offer green views in every direction. This home is bright and cheerful. The living room features a wood burning fireplace with attractive vintage tile. The master bedroom is huge at 20 x 12 and has french doors to roof top balcony facing Monroe. The second and third bedrooms are also very good size. The Master shares a plumbing wall with the hall bath and their is plenty of space for a future master bath. The partially finished basement has a rec room and a full bath. The current owners have loved this home for 60 years. Centrally located with access to outstanding River Forest Schools. Come soon as this house is very desirable.

    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: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Finished
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 9,400 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1501409001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1922

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: River Forest

    Other

    Other facts
    • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Family Room Level: Not Applicable
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Parking Type: Garage, Space/s
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Flooring: Wood Laminate
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Corner, Mature Trees
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Parking: Off Street, Driveway
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • Sale Terms: Conventional
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Other Information: Commuter Train, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning
    • Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm
    • Basement: Partially Finished
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Basement
    • Air Conditioning: Space Pac
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair
    • Addtl Room 4 Name: Enclosed Porch
    • Area Amenities: Tennis Courts, Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Street Paved, Sidewalks, Park/Playground
    • Status: Contingent
    • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 6 Name: Foyer
    • Addtl Room 5 Name: Storage
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Parking On-Site: Yes
    • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Storage, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, Bar-Dry
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens, Porch Screened, Balcony
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 188
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Enclosed Porch
    • Basement (Y/N): Partial
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Tax Year: 2017
    • Parcel Identification Number: 15014090010000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/5/2019Sold$510,000-8.8%$300/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10545901 Report a problem
    11/7/2019Pending sale$559,000$329/sqft
    Source: @properties #10545901 Report a problem
    10/11/2019Listed for sale$559,000$329/sqft
    Source: @properties #10545901 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $55,707
    2023$14,343 +22%$55,707 +39.8%
    2022$11,760 -13.1%$39,838 -15%
    2021$13,532 +8.6%$46,842 +6.2%
    2020$12,466 +131.9%$44,125 +112.7%
    2019$5,375 +5.7%$20,745
    2018$5,087 -33.1%$20,745 -29.3%
    2017$7,600 -5.7%$29,330 +6.5%
    2016$8,058 +2.3%$27,546
    2015$7,876 +8.9%$27,546
    2014$7,231 -16.2%$27,546 -17.1%
    2013$8,630 -13.4%$33,217 -10.9%
    2012$9,971 +1%$37,263
    2011$9,869 -13.1%$37,263 -19.9%
    2010$11,361 +7%$46,511
    2009$10,623 -1.1%$46,511 -17.1%
    2008$10,743 +1.4%$56,078 +15.4%
    2007$10,593 +8%$48,599
    2006$9,813 +7.9%$48,599
    2005$9,098 +2.1%$48,599 +18.7%
    2004$8,911 +7.2%$40,929
    2003$8,312 +4.1%$40,929
    2002$7,988 +34.1%$40,929 +47.8%
    2001$5,958 +0.9%$27,685
    2000$5,903 $27,685
    1999$5,903 $27,685

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60305

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Roosevelt School
    • Middle: Willard Elementary 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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