$125,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2016

1553 Monroe Ave Unit 3 River Forest, IL 60305

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
$182/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of July 2016

A Perfect 10! Completely remodeled & on trend with today's "must haves." All new high efficiency windows in every room. Sun-filled unit boasts refinished hardwood floors, new crown moulding and baseboards, freshly painted in current colors and new custom lighting throughout. Beautiful remodel of kitchen features new cabinets, quartz counters, glass & stone backsplash, pantry, plank style CT floor & new SS appliances. Exquisitely remodeled bath is modern & chic. Large living room opens to dining room and flows into kitchen making this unit great for entertaining or relaxing. Both bed rooms have rebuilt closets to offer a full wall of closet space in each room. This unit is a must see - must own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kirstin Gloor

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475144911 Listed on: 06/02/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Downey

Compass License #475141756

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,064

HOA Fees

  • $182 per month

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,064

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$182 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Age: Unknown
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Estimated Year Built: U
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X07, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 25
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Pet Weight Limitation
  • Common Area Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage
  • Assessment Includes: Water, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 182
  • Management Contact Name: GREG MARSEY
  • Management Phone: 708-642-1468

Fee Information

  • Management Company: PARAMOUNT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON AREA
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15012020281019

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 29
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 901.91

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2016
Closed on
Jul 5, 2016
Sold by
Slezak Pawel and Krawczyk Katarzyna
Bought by
Pytel Tetyana
Seller's Agent
Kirstin Gloor
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julie Downey
Compass
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Current Estimated Value
$173,316

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,316
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.61%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$46,935
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$140,693

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2013
Closed on
May 24, 2013
Sold by
Soto Ivan and Soto Milly
Bought by
Slezak Pawel and Krawczyk Katarzyna
Seller's Agent
Ana Lozano
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kirstin Gloor
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$56,000
Sold Price
$54,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-3.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Mahic Jasenko and Mahic Azra
Bought by
Soto Ivan and Soto Milly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,240
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2001
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Mahic Jasenko and Mahic Azra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,100
Interest Rate
7.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2001
Sold by
Woods Christopher J
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1997
Sold by
Sweeney Thomas F
Bought by
Woods Christopher J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,200
Interest Rate
6%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $125,000 Saturn Title Llc
Warranty Deed $54,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $157,000 --
Special Warranty Deed -- --
Legal Action Court Order -- --
Warranty Deed $79,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,240 Unknown
Previous Owner $73,100 No Value Available
Previous Owner $63,200 No Value Available
Closed $31,310 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2016 07/15/16 Sold $125,000 0.0% --
06/05/2016 06/05/16 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2016 06/02/16 For Sale $125,000 +131.5% --
05/28/2013 05/28/13 Sold $54,000 -3.6% --
04/01/2013 04/01/13 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2013 02/18/13 For Sale $56,000 -- --
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 $3,064 $14,509 $1,195 $13,314
2023 $2,401 $14,509 $1,195 $13,314
2022 $2,401 $10,857 $1,175 $9,682
2021 $2,340 $10,856 $1,175 $9,681
2020 $2,356 $10,856 $1,175 $9,681
2019 $2,698 $12,120 $1,077 $11,043
2018 $2,552 $12,120 $1,077 $11,043
2017 $3,549 $12,120 $1,077 $11,043
2016 $1,025 $5,684 $900 $4,784
2015 $967 $5,684 $900 $4,784
2014 $902 $5,684 $900 $4,784
2013 $2,610 $11,881 $900 $10,981
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09244958

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-202-028-1019