RENTED SEP 29, 2025

1539 Monroe Ave Unit 2 River Forest, IL 60305

2 Beds
1 Bath
793 Sq Ft
1970 Built

Last Sold April 25, 2024

Last sale price $187,500 $236 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

This stunning two bed one bath condo boast hardwood floors throughout, plenty of natural light, and suburban living while still be minutes away from Chicago. The condo provides ac units, a private garage space, snow removal, landscaping, shared laundry, and all steps from restuarants and a grocery store.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Matthew Johnston

Fulton Grace Realty Brokerage Email: matt.johnston@fultongrace.com License #475199716 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Fulton Grace Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 793 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 8/15/25
  • Rent includes water, parking, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal

Community Details

Overview

  • 18 Units
  • Pola Molina Association, Phone Number (773) 676-8138
  • Property managed by Community Association Manager

Amenities

  • Common Area

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-08-15
  • Board Approval: No
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Rental Price: 1700
  • Security Deposit: No
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Age: 51-60 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: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: matt.johnston@fultongrace.com
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Basement: Other, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 793
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Rent Includes: Water, Parking, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
  • Management Company: Community Association Manager
  • Management Contact Name: Pola Molina
  • Management Phone: 773-676-8138

Schools

  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: PER SURVEY

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 18
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
09/14/2025 09/14/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Sold $187,500 +7.1% $236 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2024 03/05/24 For Sale $175,000 0.0% $221 / Sq Ft
02/23/2024 02/23/24 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2024 02/16/24 Price Changed $175,000 -2.8% $221 / Sq Ft
12/21/2023 12/21/23 For Sale $180,000 +45.2% $227 / Sq Ft
01/24/2022 01/24/22 Sold $124,000 +4.2% $124 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/19/2021 12/19/21 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2021 12/07/21 For Sale $119,000 +116.4% $119 / Sq Ft
05/18/2012 05/18/12 Sold $55,000 +0.9% $69 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/02/2012 05/02/12 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2012 04/05/12 Price Changed $54,500 -9.0% $69 / Sq Ft
03/22/2012 03/22/12 Price Changed $59,900 -4.2% $76 / Sq Ft
01/20/2012 01/20/12 For Sale $62,500 -- $79 / 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 $3,888 $14,202 $1,765 $12,437
2024 $3,888 $14,202 $1,765 $12,437
2023 $2,496 $14,614 $1,765 $12,849
2022 $2,496 $11,151 $1,736 $9,415
2021 $2,432 $11,150 $1,736 $9,414
2020 $2,445 $11,150 $1,736 $9,414
2019 $1,873 $9,463 $1,591 $7,872
2018 $1,771 $9,463 $1,591 $7,872
2017 $1,783 $9,463 $1,591 $7,872
2016 $1,043 $5,740 $1,331 $4,409
2015 $985 $5,740 $1,331 $4,409
2014 $1,408 $7,434 $1,331 $6,103
2013 $1,727 $8,750 $1,331 $7,419
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12447529

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)