NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1248 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $663,000 - $791,958

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
$365/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2024

Last sale price $650,000 $334 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,310/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Patio
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of December 2024

Light-filled mid-century modern home situated on a spacious corner lot...location is private yet convenient for shopping. Newer hardy board and aluminum siding. Architectural roof 7-8 years old. Good size foyer opens up to large living room with fireplace...walk through the dining room to attached 3 season room! Three bedrooms with primary suite on upper level. Finished lower level with laundry facilities. Eat-in kitchen with plenty of counter space. Furnace is 2-3 years old. Private patio overlooks a large yard with mature trees. Bring your own decorating ideas!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Lemberger

REMAX Legends License #471003191 Listed on: 10/25/2024

REMAX Legends

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Maychruk

Laura Maychruk Real Estate License #471021717

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,183

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 65x188
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Quad-Level Property
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,944 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

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
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,183

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Quad Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1944
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Brick,Stone,Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 65X188
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19182.88
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2024
Closed on
Dec 30, 2024
Sold by
Trust Number 2551 and Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Gary S Collins Trust and Collins
Seller's Agent
Ken Lemberger
REMAX Legends
Buyer's Agent
Laura Maychruk
Laura Maychruk Real Estate
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-7.14%
Views
62
Current Estimated Value
$708,740

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,740
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%
Original Mortgage
$505,000
Outstanding Balance
$501,006
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$207,734
Source: Public Records

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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
Gary S Collins Trust $650,000 Chicago Title
Gary S Collins Trust $650,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gary S Collins Trust $505,000
Closed Gary S Collins Trust $505,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Sold $650,000 -7.1% $334 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 For Sale $700,000 0.0% $360 / Sq Ft
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2024 11/16/24 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2024 10/25/24 For Sale $700,000 -- $360 / 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 $19,163 $65,760 $18,636 $47,124
2023 $18,625 $70,001 $18,636 $51,365
2022 $18,625 $57,677 $16,192 $41,485
2021 $17,937 $57,676 $16,191 $41,485
2020 $17,526 $57,676 $16,191 $41,485
2019 $13,052 $48,217 $14,664 $33,553
2018 $12,353 $48,217 $14,664 $33,553
2017 $12,340 $48,217 $14,664 $33,553
2016 $12,585 $43,402 $12,220 $31,182
2015 $12,295 $43,402 $12,220 $31,182
2014 $11,289 $43,402 $12,220 $31,182
2013 $13,881 $53,705 $12,220 $41,485
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12197069

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-216-008-0000