$175,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2023

1557 Monroe Ave Unit 1D River Forest, IL 60305

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$258/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$194 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2023

Great unit in prime location! Public transportation, shopping, eating, nightlife all within walking distance! Good size rooms in this 2 bedroom whole updated unit. New windows, New kitchen, New hardwood floor, New appliances, New recessed lights, 3 new windows/wall AC. OK to Rent. Just move in!!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valentina Xhemo

Realty of America License #475141048 Listed on: 11/16/2023

Realty of America

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Moon

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475135466

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,593

Year Built

  • Built in 1952 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $258 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Blinds
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating Available
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 6 Units
  • Greg Marsey Association, Phone Number (708) 642-1468
  • Norway House Subdivision
  • Property managed by Paramount Property Management

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 25 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,593

Year Built

Built in 1952 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$258 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Norway House
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Storage, Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 900
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 183000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 0
  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 258
  • Association Amenities: Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Paramount Property Management
  • Management Contact Name: Greg Marsey
  • Management Phone: 708-642-1468
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 25

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2593
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/12/2023 12/12/23 Sold $175,000 -4.4% $194 / Sq Ft
11/21/2023 11/21/23 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2023 11/16/23 For Sale $183,000 +63.4% $203 / Sq Ft
03/30/2022 03/30/22 Sold $112,000 -8.9% $124 / Sq Ft
03/01/2022 03/01/22 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2022 02/20/22 For Sale -- -- --
02/13/2022 02/13/22 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2022 01/04/22 For Sale $123,000 -- $137 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11931903

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)