NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1034 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $889,000 - $965,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$313/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2021

Last sale price $700,000 $233 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,800/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2021

Amazing opportunity not to be missed to own this recently remodeled three bedroom, three full bathrooms and one-half bathroom brick home located in the heart of River Forest. The home offers incredible natural light, designer finishes, hardwood floors, custom closet organizers and designer paint throughout. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, breakfast bar and separate dining room, and the large family room is perfect for entertaining overlooking the custom rear cedar porch and amazing yard. The separated living room is perfect for more intimate gatherings with family and friends. The lower-level features an additional family room, 4th guest bedroom or home office & study, attached full bathroom and a large storage room. Additional features include dual-zoned gas forced/central air, window treatments, custom lighting/fans, front loading washer/dryer, newer Jeld-Wen windows and a detached two car garage. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Kearney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475140165 Listed on: 05/20/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Cibula

Compass License #475147011

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,857

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 188

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Willard Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,857

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 3000
  • Room Type: Family Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Deck, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 745000
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.259
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 188
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18857.26
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
Jun 29, 2021
Sold by
Tarara Samuel J and Tarara Holly
Bought by
Mackey Mark and Mackey Kristine
Seller's Agent
Michael Kearney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Cibula
Compass
List Price
$745,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-6.04%
Current Estimated Value
$938,336

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$238,336
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2018
Closed on
Feb 27, 2018
Sold by
Tarara Holdings Llc
Bought by
Tarara Holly and Tarara Samuel J
Seller's Agent
Michael Kearney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Halperin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold Price
$4,750

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$453,100
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2017
Sold by
Tarara Samuel and Tarara Holly
Bought by
Tarara Holdings Llc 1034 Monroe Series

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2016
Sold by
Perez Jorge A and Perez Amy Ruth
Bought by
Tarara Samuel J and Tarara Holly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$369,750
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2013
Closed on
Mar 25, 2013
Sold by
Kennedy Grover S and Kennedy Melissa E
Bought by
Perez Jorge A
Seller's Agent
Marcee Gavula
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Liz Eder
Baird & Warner
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$460,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$417,175
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mackey Mark $700,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Tarara Holly -- Fidelity National Title
Tarara Holdings Llc 1034 Monroe Series -- North American Title
Tarara Samuel J $493,000 Chicago Title
Perez Jorge A $460,000 First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Tarara Holly $453,100
Previous Owner Tarara Samuel J $369,750
Previous Owner Perez Jorge A $407,000
Previous Owner Perez Jorge A $417,175
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Sold $700,000 -6.0% $233 / Sq Ft
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $745,000 0.0% $248 / Sq Ft
03/22/2018 03/22/18 Rented $4,750 -4.9% --
03/16/2018 03/16/18 Under Contract -- -- --
02/28/2018 02/28/18 For Rent $4,995 0.0% --
03/25/2013 03/25/13 Sold $460,000 0.0% $201 / Sq Ft
02/13/2013 02/13/13 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2013 02/11/13 For Sale $460,000 -- $201 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $20,258 $83,993 $13,536 $70,457
2023 $18,671 $74,000 $13,536 $60,464
2022 $18,671 $57,819 $11,844 $45,975
2021 $17,981 $57,819 $11,844 $45,975
2020 $20,121 $66,216 $11,844 $54,372
2019 $18,857 $60,744 $10,716 $50,028
2018 $17,852 $60,744 $10,716 $50,028
2017 $16,799 $60,744 $10,716 $50,028
2016 $14,241 $46,766 $9,024 $37,742
2015 $14,779 $46,766 $9,024 $37,742
2014 $13,538 $46,766 $9,024 $37,742
2013 $13,903 $49,275 $11,280 $37,995
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11094457

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-405-012-0000