NOT LISTED FOR SALE

943 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $676,000 - $969,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,260 Sq Ft
$373/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 29, 2019

Last sale price $539,000 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,155 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Detached Garage
  • Central Air
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of April 2019

Bright, sunny, side entrance colonial in central River Forest. Only two owners in 95 years. Quiet neighborhood with caring neighbors. Close to transportation, shopping and parks. Lovely fenced in yard with beautiful perennial garden and shaded reading or meditation space. Home includes sunroom, gas fireplace, breakfast room, butler pantry and tranquil 2nd floor screened in porch over looking back yard. Could be made to be open entertaining space. Come take a look.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Serpico

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475130127 Listed on: 03/05/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Navigato

Compass License #475134714

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1924

Lot Details

  • 9,148

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1924

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1924
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1924

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs
  • Attic: Interior Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 09X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Screened Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 10X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 10X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 10X23, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 9X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2260
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Acreage: 0.2158

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2260

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 187
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15014090020000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 15700.14

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2019
Closed on
Apr 26, 2019
Sold by
Robert J Buschmann Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Hennis Matthew A and Villari Courtney R
Seller's Agent
Donna Serpico
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Navigato
Compass
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$539,000
Current Estimated Value
$842,569

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$303,569
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.56%
Original Mortgage
$499,999
Outstanding Balance
$441,977
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$400,592

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 1995
Sold by
Buschmann Robert J and Buschmann Marybeth T
Bought by
Buschmann Robert J and Buschmann Marybeth Tank
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hennis Matthew A $539,000 Attorney
Buschmann Robert J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hennis Matthew A $499,999
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/29/2019 04/29/19 Sold $539,000 0.0% $238 / Sq Ft
03/06/2019 03/06/19 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2019 03/05/19 For Sale $539,000 -- $238 / Sq Ft
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 $20,258 $69,520 $11,280 $58,240
2024 $20,258 $69,520 $11,280 $58,240
2023 $17,418 $74,000 $11,280 $62,720
2022 $17,418 $53,941 $9,870 $44,071
2021 $16,775 $53,940 $9,870 $44,070
2020 $16,391 $53,940 $9,870 $44,070
2019 $14,186 $51,870 $8,930 $42,940
2018 $15,725 $59,690 $8,930 $50,760
2017 $15,700 $59,690 $8,930 $50,760
2016 $16,000 $54,018 $7,520 $46,498
2015 $15,650 $54,018 $7,520 $46,498
2014 $14,363 $54,018 $7,520 $46,498
2013 $14,802 $56,968 $9,400 $47,568
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donna Serpico

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Donna Serpico

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (708) 565-5262

    3 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Donna Serpico
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  • Colleen Navigato

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Colleen Navigato

    Compass

    (708) 989-0989

    24 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Colleen Navigato
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10297899

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-409-002-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

943 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL

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