NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1225 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,426,000 - $1,651,811

4 Beds
6 Baths
4,128 Sq Ft
$367/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2021

Last sale price $1,180,000 $286 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,549/month

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Home Office
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Garage

About This Home

As of April 2021

Stunning River Forest home on beautiful tree lined street steps from Priory Park. This inviting elegant and updated home is gracious upon entering. It has a beautiful formal living room with newly finished hardwood floors and gorgeous fireplace. Spacious dining room, eat-in, recently updated kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops. Sunny 1st floor office overlooks professionally landscaped backyard. Massive family room with fireplace. 3 bedrooms & 3 full baths each with 2 closets on the 2nd floor, 1 large bedroom with full bath on the 3rd level. Finished basement with game room and office space and 1/2 bath. 3 car attached garage. Spectacular backyard with new brick paver patio centered with gas fire pit, bbq and outdoor TV

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Downey

Compass License #475141756 Listed on: 01/29/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Liss

Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered License #471011805

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1936

Lot Details

  • 0.3

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Breakfast Bar

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1936

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.2
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1936
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1936

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 28X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X20, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 17X18, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 35X15, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X17, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X17, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 19X20, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4128
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X21, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage On Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70 X 187
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15012170060000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 23290.79

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2021
Sold by
Singer Michael H and Singer Kristine
Bought by
Singer Michael H and Michael H Singer Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,525,823

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2021
Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Dwyer Joseph J and Dwyer Maureen P
Bought by
Singer Michael H and Singer Kristine
Seller's Agent
Julie Downey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Liss
Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered
List Price
$1,180,000
Sold Price
$1,180,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%
Original Mortgage
$708,000
Outstanding Balance
$636,141
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$878,062

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2010
Sold by
Dwyer Joseph J and Dwyer Maureen P
Bought by
Dwyer Joseph J and Dwyer Maureen P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2006
Sold by
Dwyer Joseph J and Dwyer Maureen P
Bought by
Dwyer Joseph and Dwyer Maureen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2003
Sold by
Declarati Cooney Loretta W
Bought by
Dwyer Joseph J and Dwyer Maureen P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 1997
Sold by
Cooney Robert J and Cooney Loretta W
Bought by
Cooney Loretta W and Loretta W Cooney Declaration Of Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Singer Michael H -- Attorney
Singer Michael H $1,180,000 Prairie Title
Dwyer Joseph J -- None Available
Dwyer Joseph -- None Available
Dwyer Joseph J $1,000,000 First American Title
Cooney Loretta W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Singer Michael H $708,000
Previous Owner Dwyer Joseph J $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $1,180,000 0.0% $286 / Sq Ft
04/24/2021 04/24/21 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2021 01/29/21 For Sale $1,180,000 -- $286 / 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
2025 $31,509 $115,099 $20,069 $95,030
2024 $31,509 $115,099 $20,069 $95,030
2023 $24,333 $125,133 $20,069 $105,064
2022 $24,333 $75,354 $17,437 $57,917
2021 $22,398 $75,353 $17,437 $57,916
2020 $21,955 $75,353 $17,437 $57,916
2019 $23,291 $78,455 $15,792 $62,663
2018 $22,047 $78,455 $15,792 $62,663
2017 $21,986 $78,455 $15,792 $62,663
2016 $22,832 $73,470 $13,160 $60,310
2015 $22,390 $73,470 $13,160 $60,310
2014 $20,525 $73,470 $13,160 $60,310
2013 $21,898 $80,240 $13,160 $67,080
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Downey

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Julie Downey

    Compass

    (708) 203-0289

    27 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Julie Downey
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  • Matthew Liss

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Matthew Liss

    Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered

    (773) 415-4744

    1 in this area

    222 Total Sales

    Matthew Liss
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10905326

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-217-006-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

1225 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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