NOT LISTED FOR SALE

938 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,181,000 - $1,468,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,200 Sq Ft
$405/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 30, 2018

Last sale price $945,000 $295 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,150 / mo

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of April 2018

The high quality, high design renovation is complete on this stunning brick home located in the heart of beautiful River Forest. This impressive home features all of the fine craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail & custom quality finishes that we've come to expect from this award-winning renovation team. Beautiful oak floors run throughout the home. The spacious living room features a brick wood-burn fireplace & large sunroom. The designer kitchen features custom maple cabinetry, thick quartz tops, stainless appliances, large farm sink & eat-at island all opening to the spacious family area & dining room! Walk-in pantry & separate mud room! Bedrooms are very spacious and there is 2nd floor laundry! The master suite boasts a walk-in closet & luxurious master bath. Full bath & bedrooms 4 & 5 on the 3rd flr! Huge carpeted basement family room w/bath and 2nd laundry room. All new windows, Zoned HVAC and a brand new 2+ car garage. Click on virtual tour link and enjoy the tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Grimes

Engel & Voelkers Chicago License #475155715 Listed on: 03/07/2018

Engel & Voelkers Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Herman Lopez

Kale Realty License #475151444

Kale Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,208

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 11,282 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 188
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks

Finished Basement

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

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,208

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 3200
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Sun Room, Foyer, Pantry, Mud Room, Walk In Closet, Recreation Room, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Middle/Junior School: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.259
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 188
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15207.54
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2018
Closed on
Apr 24, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lisa Grimes
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Herman Lopez
Kale Realty
List Price
$980,000
Sold Price
$945,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-3.57%
Current Estimated Value
$1,307,398

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$362,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.93%
Original Mortgage
$803,250
Interest Rate
0.045%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$945,000 Prairie Title Company
$504,000 First American Title
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $803,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Sold $945,000 -3.6% $295 / Sq Ft
03/28/2018 03/28/18 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2018 03/07/18 For Sale $980,000 -- $306 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $25,059 $97,500 $13,536 $83,964
2024 $25,059 $91,538 $13,536 $78,002
2023 $20,917 $91,538 $13,536 $78,002
2022 $20,917 $65,848 $11,844 $54,004
2021 $20,144 $64,773 $11,844 $52,929
2020 $19,683 $64,773 $11,844 $52,929
2019 $19,135 $61,638 $10,716 $50,922
2018 $18,114 $61,638 $10,716 $50,922
2017 $18,050 $61,638 $10,716 $50,922
2016 $15,208 $51,554 $9,024 $42,530
2015 $14,871 $51,554 $9,024 $42,530
2014 $13,118 $51,554 $9,024 $42,530
2013 $13,358 $55,667 $11,280 $44,387
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 09876109

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-408-013-0000

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