NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1527 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $595,000 - $908,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,686 Sq Ft
$213/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2023

Last sale price $486,000 $132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,555/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Property is near a park
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2023

Fantastic value in River Forest. This beautiful, upgraded 4Bed/4Bath home with finished basement in River Forest! Hardwood floors, brand new custom kitchen cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances, new quartz countertops, crown molding, white trim, recessed lighting. 3 seasons room with wood burning stove that leads out to the pretty backyard. First floor bedroom can also be the perfect home office. Primary suite has large living space off the stairs, lovely French doors that open to the huge bedroom with 2 separate large walk-in closets. 2nd bedroom has built-in double desk, shelves, en-suite bath, and double walk-in closets. Finished basement features new carpeting with huge living space wired for a home theater, large bedroom along with a den, full bath, laundry room with washer/dryer. Two-car garage, new asphalt driveway, and storage shed make this the ideal home. 2015 roof and zoned heating & cooling with new furnace and brand new AC unit. Right by great restaurants, shopping, and public transportation. Taxes do not reflect a home owiner deduction.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Garvey

eXp Realty License #475161430 Listed on: 05/18/2023

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Edidin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127271

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,671

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,686 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Window Egress

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,671

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 888
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings
  • LivingArea: 3686
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Loft, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3686
  • Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access,Egress Window
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2798
  • Basement Sq Ft: 888
  • Fireplace Location: Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 3686
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1140
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1658
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 505000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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: 0.2158
  • Lot Dimensions: 9400
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Water Heater

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15671
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2025
Sold by
Shah Dilip K and Shah Susmita D
Bought by
Dilip K Shah And Susmita D Shah Revocable Liv and Shah
Current Estimated Value
$783,370

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2023
Closed on
Jun 19, 2023
Sold by
Ezugha Herbert and Ezugha Amara
Bought by
Shah Dilip and Shah Susmita
Seller's Agent
Christopher Garvey
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Edidin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$505,000
Sold Price
$486,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-3.76%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.48%
Original Mortgage
$388,800
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2013
Closed on
Nov 8, 2013
Sold by
Cesario Joseph A and Cesario Joseph A
Bought by
Ezugha Herbert
Seller's Agent
Pat Cesario
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Kostopoulos
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$493,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,000
-19.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.18%
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
4.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2007
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Cesario Joseph A and Cesario Elysse M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Dilip K Shah And Susmita D Shah Revocable Liv -- None Listed On Document
Shah Dilip $486,000 Burnet Title
Ezugha Herbert $395,000 Git
Cesario Joseph A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Shah Dilip $388,800
Previous Owner Ezugha Herbert $296,000
Previous Owner Cesario Joseph A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2023 06/21/23 Sold $486,000 -3.8% $132 / Sq Ft
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2023 05/18/23 For Sale $505,000 +27.8% $137 / Sq Ft
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Sold $395,000 -10.0% $159 / Sq Ft
09/10/2013 09/10/13 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2013 09/07/13 Price Changed $439,000 -2.2% $176 / Sq Ft
08/05/2013 08/05/13 Price Changed $449,000 -3.4% $180 / Sq Ft
07/19/2013 07/19/13 Price Changed $465,000 -5.7% $187 / Sq Ft
07/01/2013 07/01/13 For Sale $493,000 -- $198 / 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 $16,566 $67,143 $14,335 $52,808
2023 $16,243 $73,000 $14,335 $58,665
2022 $16,243 $53,722 $12,455 $41,267
2021 $15,671 $53,721 $12,455 $41,266
2020 $15,381 $53,721 $12,455 $41,266
2019 $13,640 $47,368 $11,280 $36,088
2018 $12,911 $47,368 $11,280 $36,088
2017 $14,425 $52,635 $11,280 $41,355
2016 $11,904 $39,500 $9,400 $30,100
2015 $11,654 $39,500 $9,400 $30,100
2014 $10,691 $39,500 $9,400 $30,100
2013 $13,923 $51,975 $9,400 $42,575
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11786891

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-202-009-0000