NOT LISTED FOR SALE

712 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $556,000 - $640,586

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,839 Sq Ft
$317/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2024

Last sale price $515,000 $280 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,748/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Home Office
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • Sitting Room
  • 3-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

Built in the late 1800's, this charming farm house has an abundance of potential. Ideally located near Roosevelt Middle School, the River Forest Library, River Forest Town Square, the Green Line El, the Metra West Line, and downtown Oak Park. Live in it as it is and enjoy all that the Village of River Forest has to offer or let your imagination run wild. A rewarding opportunity either way. This stellar location can't be beat. This home has been in the same family for 100 plus years. The home is being sold AS IS. Endless opportunities await!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Keeney

Baird & Warner License #475128065 Listed on: 09/04/2024

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Blaha

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #471012535

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,968

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 175
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,839 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,968

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

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: 1886
  • Age: 100+ 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): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1839
  • Room Type: Office, Sitting Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch
  • List Price: 500000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 175
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7968
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2024
Closed on
Sep 20, 2024
Sold by
Frederick J Giegler J and Frederick Julia M
Bought by
R Richard Schuler Revocable Trust and Schuler
Seller's Agent
Ann Keeney
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jim Blaha
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$583,397

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$68,397
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2024
Sold by
Giegler Frederick I and Giegler Frederick J
Bought by
Frederick J Giegler And Julia M Giegler Decla and Giegler
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
R Richard Schuler Revocable Trust $515,000 None Listed On Document
Frederick J Giegler And Julia M Giegler Decla -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Sold $515,000 +3.0% $280 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 For Sale $500,000 -- $272 / 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 $7,968 $61,000 $11,310 $49,690
2023 $9,696 $61,000 $11,310 $49,690
2022 $9,696 $52,023 $9,788 $42,235
2021 $9,092 $52,022 $9,787 $42,235
2020 $8,276 $52,022 $9,787 $42,235
2019 $9,346 $48,952 $8,917 $40,035
2018 $8,863 $48,952 $8,917 $40,035
2017 $8,677 $48,952 $8,917 $40,035
2016 $10,763 $37,739 $7,395 $30,344
2015 $11,406 $40,589 $7,395 $33,194
2014 $11,006 $40,589 $7,395 $33,194
2013 $11,141 $42,116 $7,395 $34,721
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12152988

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-201-022-0000