$910,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2021

918 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,218 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$410 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Heated Floors
  • Deck
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of February 2021

Fantastic Center of town updated 4 bed 3.5bath. This bright center entrance Colonial home has been meticulously maintained and updated throughout! Enjoy hardwood floors, open large living room with fireplace and access to covered deck, separate dining, upgraded kitchen with 42 in cabinets, stone countertops and custom backsplash, SubZero and Viking appliances, new mudroom, great storage. 4 spacious beds on 2nd level, beautiful mix of updates and vintage details, primary suite with new bath, large walk in shower, oversized vanity, custom built ins, 2nd new bath with strange and mosaic details, full walk up attic with amazing storage and so much potential. Lower level recreational room so large and perfect for family room plus workout, play room, unless options! Additional office/ 5th bedroom, full bath, great storage and large laundry room- a must see! Stunning exterior paved patio and large covered deck, beautiful fully fenced backyard with great green space, walk to everything- train, shops, parks, schools. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth August

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135225 Listed on: 01/08/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Behan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475175921

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,273

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1925 | 2015

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,273

Year Built | Renovated

1925 | 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X25, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Sprinkler-Lawn, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Custom Cabinetry, Updated Kitchen
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Foyer, Deck, Mud Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 7X15, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 9X19, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 6X5, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X35, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Radiant

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • Middle School: Roosevelt School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X188
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15014080170000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 17087.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2021
Closed on
Jan 13, 2021
Sold by
Farkas Joseph G and Farkas Kristine R
Bought by
Goldrick Thomas and Goldrick Rachel
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth August
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brian Behan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$865,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
5.2%
Current Estimated Value
$1,089,886

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$179,886
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.71%
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2015
Closed on
May 13, 2015
Sold by
Moftakhar Roham and Moftakhar Tanya
Bought by
Farkas Joseph and Farks Kristine
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Badrinath
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth August
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-7.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.59%
Original Mortgage
$289,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2013
Closed on
Jul 26, 2013
Sold by
Contreras Efrain and Contreras Maria
Bought by
Moftakhar Roham and Moftakhar Tanya
Seller's Agent
Susan Maienza
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Susan Maienza
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$839,000
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-5.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.35%
Original Mortgage
$632,000
Interest Rate
4.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2008
Sold by
Sasgen Martha Neyland
Bought by
Contreras Efrain F and Contreras Maria C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $910,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $785,000 Heritage Title Company
Warranty Deed $790,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $800,000 Prairie Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $728,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $510,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $289,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $632,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $398,725 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $408,085 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $417,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $113,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $910,000 +5.2% $410 / Sq Ft
01/11/2021 01/11/21 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2021 01/08/21 For Sale $865,000 +10.2% $390 / Sq Ft
05/18/2015 05/18/15 Sold $785,000 -4.8% $354 / Sq Ft
03/25/2015 03/25/15 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2015 02/16/15 Price Changed $825,000 -2.9% $372 / Sq Ft
02/03/2015 02/03/15 For Sale $850,000 +7.6% $383 / Sq Ft
07/29/2013 07/29/13 Sold $790,000 -5.8% $356 / Sq Ft
06/07/2013 06/07/13 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2013 03/21/13 For Sale $839,000 -- $378 / 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 $20,273 $71,759 $13,536 $58,223
2023 $17,246 $85,000 $13,536 $71,464
2022 $17,246 $56,825 $11,844 $44,981
2021 $16,636 $56,825 $11,844 $44,981
2020 $16,325 $56,825 $11,844 $44,981
2019 $17,087 $58,470 $10,716 $47,754
2018 $16,174 $58,470 $10,716 $47,754
2017 $16,134 $58,470 $10,716 $47,754
2016 $16,463 $53,672 $9,024 $44,648
2015 $16,133 $53,672 $9,024 $44,648
2014 $22,305 $77,051 $9,024 $68,027
2013 $15,158 $56,350 $11,280 $45,070
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10966722

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-408-017-0000