NOT LISTED FOR SALE

721 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $689,137 - $963,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,550 Sq Ft
$497/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 28, 2018

Last sale price $516,000 $333 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,184/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of November 2018

Unique and charming home in a 'walk to everything' location. Spacious rooms with plentiful natural light. Small first-floor bedroom/office with attached bath. Formal dining room, updated kitchen with stainless appliances, custom cabinetry, and granite counters plus a large island. Sunroom with a view of the fenced, landscaped yard, full of lush flowers and plants. Screened deck with large seating area, room to BBQ and enjoy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charlie Moriarty

Moriarty & Company, LLC License #471004111 Listed on: 09/15/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Charlie Moriarty

Moriarty & Company, LLC License #471004111 Listed on: 09/15/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1899

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near bus stop
  • City Lot

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Handicap Shower
  • North or South Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1899

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1899
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1899

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Handicap Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 14X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Parquet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 8X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1550
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch Screened
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West), City
  • Acreage: 0.1997

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Alley
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 174 X 50
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15122020090000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8978.94

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2018
Closed on
Nov 26, 2018
Sold by
Greene Joan Ward
Bought by
Coloff Jonathan and Coloff Andrea
Seller's Agent
Charlie Moriarty
Moriarty & Company, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Charlie Moriarty
Moriarty & Company, LLC
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$516,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,100
3.22%
Current Estimated Value
$770,784

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$254,784
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$412,800
Outstanding Balance
$362,359
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$408,425

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2012
Closed on
Aug 13, 2012
Sold by
Swiontek Michael A
Bought by
Greene Joan Ward
Seller's Agent
April Moon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Charlie Moriarty
Moriarty & Company, LLC
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-14.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.32%
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Coloff Jonathan $516,000 First American Title
Greene Joan Ward $420,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Coloff Jonathan $412,800
Previous Owner Greene Joan Ward $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/28/2018 11/28/18 Sold $516,000 +3.2% $333 / Sq Ft
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2018 09/15/18 For Sale $499,900 +19.0% $323 / Sq Ft
08/13/2012 08/13/12 Sold $420,000 -6.5% $271 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/17/2012 05/17/12 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2012 04/23/12 Price Changed $449,000 -8.2% $290 / Sq Ft
01/03/2012 01/03/12 For Sale $489,000 -- $315 / 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 $13,745 $53,523 $11,310 $42,213
2023 $13,749 $56,135 $11,310 $44,825
2022 $13,749 $46,000 $9,788 $36,212
2021 $13,269 $45,998 $9,787 $36,211
2020 $13,035 $45,998 $9,787 $36,211
2019 $12,018 $42,144 $8,917 $33,227
2018 $12,385 $42,144 $8,917 $33,227
2017 $10,562 $42,144 $8,917 $33,227
2016 $8,979 $32,192 $7,395 $24,797
2015 $8,752 $32,192 $7,395 $24,797
2014 $8,880 $35,079 $7,395 $27,684
2013 $9,963 $39,819 $7,395 $32,424
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10084176

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-202-009-0000