NOT LISTED FOR SALE

937 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $898,000 - $1,119,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,340 Sq Ft
$417/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 11, 2019

Last sale price $750,000 $321 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,103/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2019

This Sparkling Queen Anne Bungalow is located in the center of town on one of the friendliest blocks. Mudroom welcomes the Spring Weather ahead. Wood burning fireplace in large oversized Living room. 5 bedrooms 3.5 baths. Two sided gas fireplace located in family room and sunroom/office/playroom.Kitchen and powder room totally gutted in 2013. New roof in 2014. new boiler in 2014. Hard wood flooring added in Kitchen/breakfast room, sunroom and powder room in 2014. Finished basement offers bedroom, full bath, family room and office/workout area.Brand new carpeting and paint. Newer two-car garage with extensive shelving. Landscaped yard with underground sprinkler system, fenced and dog-friendly. This house is flooded with light.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Maienza

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475142831 Listed on: 04/09/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Downey

Compass License #475141756

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,525

Year Built

  • 1919

Lot Details

  • 9,409

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Separate Shower

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Landscaped Professionally

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $9,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,525

Year Built

1919

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: Queen Anne
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1919
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1919

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 13
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: See through/Multi Sided, Wood Burning, Gas Logs
  • Attic: Dormer, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Eating Area, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Study
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Study, Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 23X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Office, Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 18X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 19X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 7X4, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2340
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Storms/Screens

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

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: 50 X 188
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15014090030000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 16160.24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2020
Sold by
Gorman Maureen and Gorman Robert
Bought by
Gorman Maureen
Current Estimated Value
$976,376

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$569,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2019
Closed on
Jul 9, 2019
Sold by
Horsnail Joanna
Bought by
Robert And Maureen Gorman Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Susan Maienza
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Julie Downey
Compass
List Price
$819,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-8.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.06%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2011
Sold by
Prudential Relocation Inc
Bought by
Horsnail Joanna

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
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2011
Sold by
Levy Daniel and Levy Sonia
Bought by
Prudential Relocation Inc

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
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2007
Sold by
Parkway Bank & Trust Co
Bought by
Levy Daniel and Levy Sonia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2004
Sold by
Rooney Ann M
Bought by
Rooney Kevin M and Richard S Rooney Estate

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2003
Sold by
Rooney Ann M
Bought by
Rooney Ann M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1999
Sold by
Rooney Richard C and Rooney Ann M
Bought by
Parkway Bank & Trust Company and Trust #10858

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1998
Sold by
Parkway Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Rooney Richard C and Rooney Ann M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
6.8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 1994
Sold by
Rooney R C and Rooney Ann M
Bought by
Parkway Bank & Trust Company
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
Gorman Maureen -- Old Republic Title
Robert And Maureen Gorman Living Trust $750,000 Chicago Title
Horsnail Joanna $660,000 Sterling Title Services Llc
Prudential Relocation Inc $660,000 Sterling Title Services Llc
Levy Daniel $720,000 Prairie Title
Rooney Kevin M -- --
Rooney Ann M -- --
Parkway Bank & Trust Company -- --
Rooney Richard C -- --
Parkway Bank & Trust Company -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gorman Maureen $750,000
Closed Gorman Maureen $569,000
Closed Robert And Maureen Gorman Living Trust $600,000
Previous Owner Horsnail Joanna $455,000
Previous Owner Horsnail Joanna $125,000
Previous Owner Horsnail Joanna $417,000
Previous Owner Horsnail Joanna $417,000
Previous Owner Levy Daniel $50,000
Previous Owner Levy Daniel $520,000
Previous Owner Rooney Ann M $119,200
Previous Owner Rooney Richard C $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2019 07/11/19 Sold $750,000 -3.7% $321 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2019 05/02/19 Price Changed $779,000 -4.9% $333 / Sq Ft
04/09/2019 04/09/19 For Sale $819,000 -- $350 / 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 $20,525 $71,816 $11,280 $60,536
2023 $16,713 $80,000 $11,280 $68,720
2022 $16,713 $51,757 $9,870 $41,887
2021 $16,096 $51,756 $9,870 $41,886
2020 $14,537 $53,534 $9,870 $43,664
2019 $15,357 $52,899 $8,930 $43,969
2018 $14,537 $52,899 $8,930 $43,969
2017 $16,160 $58,561 $8,930 $49,631
2016 $16,167 $52,752 $7,520 $45,232
2015 $15,842 $52,752 $7,520 $45,232
2014 $17,214 $62,034 $7,520 $54,514
2013 $16,121 $57,136 $9,400 $47,736
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10338230

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-409-003-0000