$430,000
SOLD MAR 25, 2025

1950 Monroe Ave Glenview, IL 60025

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
7,623 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$391 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Multiple Garages
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of March 2025

MODEST MOTIVATED MONROE~Hitting the market for the first time, this generational 2-story farmhouse offers a rare opportunity in a prime Glenview location. Set on a spacious 45x150 lot and surrounded by luxury residences, this property is perfect for those looking to build their dream home or restore a piece of history. Full of charm and character, the home features a 3-car detached garage and a separate coach home, providing an additional residence with incredible potential for guests, rental income, or a private retreat. Whether you're a builder, investor, or homeowner with a vision, this estate sale offers endless possibilities. Sold AS-IS, this is your chance to transform a property with unique appeal in an unbeatable location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caroline Gau

Real Broker LLC License #475132190 Listed on: 02/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,532

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 7,623 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x150

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Multiple Garages
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
  • Attea Middle School
  • Glenbrook South High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Additional Residence on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,532

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1100
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 769
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 450000
  • OtherStructures: Second Residence
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Multiple Garages
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbrook South High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Attea Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 34

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.175
  • Lot Dimensions: 45X150
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7532
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Trust No 1950 and Mcavoy Jamie L
Bought by
Drosos Alex
Seller's Agent
Caroline Gau
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.44%
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
$448,393

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,393
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2012
Sold by
Smetana Dale R
Bought by
Smetana Linda L and Trust #1950
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 $430,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $136,956 Unknown
Previous Owner $196,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $125,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $430,000 -4.4% $391 / Sq Ft
02/17/2025 02/17/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $409 / 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 $7,533 $40,000 $8,360 $31,640
2023 $3,102 $40,000 $8,360 $31,640
2022 $3,102 $40,000 $8,360 $31,640
2021 $3,495 $24,469 $5,700 $18,769
2020 $3,217 $24,469 $5,700 $18,769
2019 $3,016 $27,188 $5,700 $21,488
2018 $3,332 $25,352 $4,940 $20,412
2017 $3,186 $25,352 $4,940 $20,412
2016 $5,363 $25,352 $4,940 $20,412
2015 $1,913 $22,548 $3,990 $18,558
2014 $1,838 $22,548 $3,990 $18,558
2013 $1,825 $22,548 $3,990 $18,558
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12281072

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-26-101-027-0000