NOT LISTED FOR SALE

725 Monroe Ave Unit 1 River Forest, IL 60305

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
1889 Built

Highlights

  • Screened Porch
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of November 2019

Small town living is less than 30 minutes from downtown via Metra or CTA trains. River Forest is a throw-back to a time when everyone in town knows each other and smiles upon passing. Blue-ribbon award winning school is just one block away. Again, walkable along a unique brick paved, mature tree lined street. Just a few blocks to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Lake Movie Theatre, great restaurants and boutique shopping and several modes of transportation. This apartment has a vintage layout w great features. One good size bedroom/one small bedroom/office, galley kitchen, enclosed back porch. Front porch has a sweet porch swing, Large original windows, enclosed back porch and large yard. All of this in a well preserved and well maintained 19th century 2-flat that feels more like living in a house. Owner lives in town and is highly engaged in property maintenance. Garage parking included! Utilities are separate. Excellent credit and income are required. Small dogs allowed. No cats

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Laura Maychruk

Laura Maychruk Real Estate License #471021717 Listed on: 09/30/2019

Co-Listed By

David Gullo

Gullo & Associates License #471004288

Last Renter's Agent

Laura Maychruk

Laura Maychruk Real Estate License #471021717 Listed on: 09/30/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1889

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Location

  • Property is near bus stop

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1889

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available: 05/30/2017
  • Monthly Lot Rental Included: Parking, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Rental
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Estimated Year Built: 1889
  • Type Attached: Flat
  • Type Of Rental Property: Attached
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1889

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 13X13
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Second Bedroom Level: Main Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 10X9
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Second Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Living Room Level: Main Level
  • Living Room Size: 14X11
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Dining Room Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Size: 14X13
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Kitchen Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Size: 14X7
  • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Laundry Size: 10X10
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Screened Porch
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 1 Size: 4X8
  • Additional Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Screened Porch
  • Additional Room 2 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Size: 7X7
  • Additional Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1000

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: 2 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 15
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Information: Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Pet Count Limitation, Pet Weight Limitation
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1962

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 51 X 178

Multi Family

  • Number Stories: 2
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Rented $1,750 0.0% --
09/30/2019 09/30/19 For Rent $1,750 +6.1% --
07/10/2017 07/10/17 Rented $1,650 0.0% --
06/25/2017 06/25/17 Price Changed $1,650 -13.2% $2 / Sq Ft
05/30/2017 05/30/17 For Rent $1,900 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $13,436 $49,079 $11,310 $37,769
2024 $13,436 $49,079 $11,310 $37,769
2023 $10,991 $53,000 $11,310 $41,690
2022 $10,991 $34,036 $9,788 $24,248
2021 $10,585 $34,035 $9,787 $24,248
2020 $10,342 $34,035 $9,787 $24,248
2019 $13,732 $44,233 $8,917 $35,316
2018 $12,999 $44,233 $8,917 $35,316
2017 $12,953 $44,233 $8,917 $35,316
2016 $9,405 $35,579 $7,395 $28,184
2015 $9,706 $35,579 $7,395 $28,184
2014 $8,494 $35,579 $7,395 $28,184
2013 $8,687 $35,294 $7,395 $27,899
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10534566

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-202-008-0000

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