NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1541 Monroe Ave Unit 2 River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $172,016 - $207,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
0.49 Acres Lot

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2018

Beautifully updated rental unit with off street parking. Refinished wood floors gleam throughout the unit. New windows offer easy open and brighter views. Granite counter, S/S appliances including a dishwasher. Closet organizers in both bedrooms. Extra storage in and out of the unit. Laundry in the building. Great location near North Avenue restaurants and across the street from Fresh Thyme grocery.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Sara Faust

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475167550 Listed on: 07/25/2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Renter's Agent

Jolyn Crawford

Exit Strategy Realty License #475093144

Exit Strategy Realty

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.49

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,250
  • Property Available on 8/1/18
  • Rent includes water, parking, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Coin Laundry

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1953

Lot Details

0.49 Acres

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2018-08-01
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Approval: No
  • Board Number: 16
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Type of Rental Property: Attached
  • Rental Price: 1500
  • Security Deposit: 2250
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Fees/Approvals: Refundable Damage Deposit

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Property Sub-Type: Attached
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Non-Smoking Unit
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialLease
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1953

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Furnished: No
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Rent Includes: Water, Parking, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
  • Management: Self-Management

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2003
Sold by
Heniff Raymond C
Bought by
Guevara Augusto Jose and Guevara Ma Janet A
Current Estimated Value
$189,465

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,000
Interest Rate
5.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1997
Sold by
Bodlak William F
Bought by
Heniff Raymond C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,400
Interest Rate
7.71%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Guevara Augusto Jose $147,500 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Heniff Raymond C $78,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Guevara Augusto Jose $143,000
Previous Owner Heniff Raymond C $76,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/01/2018 11/01/18 Rented $1,500 0.0% --
10/06/2018 10/06/18 Under Contract -- -- --
07/25/2018 07/25/18 For Rent $1,500 +11.1% --
03/30/2017 03/30/17 Rented $1,350 0.0% --
02/15/2017 02/15/17 For Rent $1,350 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $3,041 $14,424 $1,793 $12,631
2024 $3,041 $14,424 $1,793 $12,631
2023 $2,552 $14,842 $1,793 $13,049
2022 $2,552 $11,325 $1,763 $9,562
2021 $2,486 $11,324 $1,763 $9,561
2020 $2,498 $11,324 $1,763 $9,561
2019 $1,919 $9,611 $1,616 $7,995
2018 $1,815 $9,611 $1,616 $7,995
2017 $1,826 $9,611 $1,616 $7,995
2016 $1,072 $5,828 $1,351 $4,477
2015 $1,013 $5,828 $1,351 $4,477
2014 $1,810 $8,534 $1,351 $7,183
2013 $2,373 $11,041 $1,351 $9,690
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sara Faust

    Landlord's Agent in 2018

    Sara Faust

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (708) 772-7910

    6 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Sara Faust
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  • Jolyn Crawford

    Tenant's Agent in 2018

    Jolyn Crawford

    Exit Strategy Realty

    (708) 860-2510

    3 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Jolyn Crawford
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  • Anna Gillian Cramer

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Anna Gillian Cramer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (708) 426-4349

    11 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Anna Gillian Cramer
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 09988801

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-202-030-1017

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

1541 Monroe Ave Unit 2, River Forest, IL

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