George Ayling
Select a Fee RE System
(708) 859-7153
206 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$296,000 Price
544 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305
River Forest AreaEstimated Value: $1,365,000 - $1,574,000
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,449
Sq Ft
$331/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Recreation Room
- Attic
- Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Sun or Florida Room
About This Home
As of July 2024Center entrance Colonial with excellent updates and space to spare! Classic curb appeal, truly move in ready, huge professionally landscaped yard and situated in prime location. First floor features charming foyer, generously sized formal living and dining rooms, and bonus sunroom/office. Beautifully updated kitchen flooded with light, high end appliances, island seating, eat in banquette dining, custom cabinets and designer finishes. First floor family room has views of large, lush yard and opens out to glamorous patio with bluestone hardscaping, plenty of space for both dining and lounging plus custom fire feature. Second floor offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms including primary en suite bathroom with double vanity and walk in shower. Finished basement with large rec room, newly updated full bathroom luxe finishes and walk in shower, plus 6th bedroom with separate entrance and tall ceilings to accommodate workout equipment. Massive attic storage space, Custom garage built in 2017 also has enormous storage area on 2nd level. Tastefully updated and expertly maintained with room for everyone on stunning block in highly sought after location, convenient walk to award winning schools, Metra, Green Line, shopping, dining, parks, and more!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $19,276
Lot Details
- 0.32
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 4,449 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bar Fridge
- Skylights
- Mud Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
Kitchen
- Cooktop
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Potential Bedrooms
- Dual Sinks
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 24, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 8, 2024
Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Maria Cullerton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joelle Venzera
Compass
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.15%
Views
65
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.74%
Original Mortgage
$1,052,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 2, 2012
Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jan Raspatello
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amy Hart Tomaso
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$829,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-10.74%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in River Forest, IL
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George Ayling
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Vipin Gulati
Vipin Gulati
RE/MAX Professionals Select
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264 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
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Joelle Venzera
Joelle Venzera
Compass
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112 Total Sales
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$143K - $1.3M Price Range
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Deneen Ruffolo
Deneen Ruffolo
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(708) 286-5683
91 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$112,000 Price
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Ali Bakir
Ali Bakir
MorphEasy Realty
(833) 433-0982
131 Total Sales
2 in River Forest
$270K - $495K Price Range
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Israel Hernandez
Israel Hernandez
Epique Realty Inc
(219) 351-6354
94 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$147,500 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| $1,315,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| $740,000 | Prairie Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $945,000 | ||
| Closed | $1,052,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $592,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2024 07/19/24 | Sold | $1,315,000 | +1.2% | $296 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/17/2024 06/17/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/08/2024 06/08/24 | For Sale | $1,300,000 | +75.7% | $292 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/15/2013 05/15/13 | Sold | $740,000 | -6.9% | $219 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/18/2013 03/18/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/26/2012 10/26/12 | Price Changed | $795,000 | -4.1% | $236 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/02/2012 07/02/12 | For Sale | $829,000 | -- | $246 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 | $25,060 | $94,856 | $17,940 | $76,916 |
| 2024 | $25,060 | $94,856 | $17,940 | $76,916 |
| 2023 | $19,276 | $94,856 | $17,940 | $76,916 |
| 2022 | $19,276 | $63,962 | $15,525 | $48,437 |
| 2021 | $21,074 | $71,094 | $15,525 | $55,569 |
| 2020 | $20,661 | $71,094 | $15,525 | $55,569 |
| 2019 | $22,657 | $76,414 | $14,145 | $62,269 |
| 2018 | $21,447 | $76,414 | $14,145 | $62,269 |
| 2017 | $21,388 | $76,414 | $14,145 | $62,269 |
| 2016 | $20,830 | $67,249 | $11,730 | $55,519 |
| 2015 | $20,424 | $67,249 | $11,730 | $55,519 |
| 2014 | $19,467 | $67,249 | $11,730 | $55,519 |
| 2013 | $19,956 | $73,358 | $11,730 | $61,628 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Maria Cullerton
Seller's Agent in 2024
Maria Cullerton
Compass
(312) 501-2033
130 Total Sales
-
Joelle Venzera
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Joelle Venzera
Compass
(708) 297-1879
112 Total Sales
-
Jan Raspatello
Seller's Agent in 2013
Jan Raspatello
@ Properties
(708) 476-6070
25 Total Sales
-
Amy Hart Tomaso
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Amy Hart Tomaso
@ Properties
(708) 848-0200
12 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12077624
APN: 15-12-213-013-0000
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