NOT LISTED FOR SALE

947 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $714,702 - $804,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$447/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 05, 2019

Last sale price $510,000 $300 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,195/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of December 2019

Fabulous curb appeal in this handsome two story, three bedroom red brick home. Perfectly situated on a very large lot and nestled into a wonderful River Forest location. The first floor is well laid out with generous room sizes. The enclosed screened porch off the dining room overlooks the deep back yard. The heated sun room is off of the living room and has expansive french Payne windows that offer green views in every direction. This home is bright and cheerful. The living room features a wood burning fireplace with attractive vintage tile. The master bedroom is huge at 20 x 12 and has french doors to roof top balcony facing Monroe. The second and third bedrooms are also very good size. The Master shares a plumbing wall with the hall bath and their is plenty of space for a future master bath. The partially finished basement has a rec room and a full bath. The current owners have loved this home for 60 years. Centrally located with access to outstanding River Forest Schools. Come soon as this house is very desirable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael O'Neill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471014865 Listed on: 10/11/2019

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Klinke

Baird & Warner License #475134501

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,600

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 9,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 188
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,600

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1922
  • 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): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors
  • LivingArea: 1700
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Heated Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Enclosed Porch, Storage, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2158
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 188
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 7600.4
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2019
Closed on
Dec 2, 2019
Sold by
Bell Ryamond O and Bell Marc J
Bought by
Klinke Robert W and Klinke Monica Davidson
Seller's Agent
Michael O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Monica Klinke
Baird & Warner
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-8.77%
Current Estimated Value
$765,708

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$255,708
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.80%
Original Mortgage
$484,350
Outstanding Balance
$422,227
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$338,449

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2011
Sold by
Bell Raymond O and Bell Joan M
Bought by
Bell Raymond O and Bell Joan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2009
Sold by
Bell Raymond O and Bell Joan M
Bought by
Bell Raymond O and Bell Joan M
Source: Public Records

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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
Klinke Robert W $510,000 Prairie Title
Bell Raymond O -- None Available
Bell Raymond O -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Klinke Robert W $484,350
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/05/2019 12/05/19 Sold $510,000 -8.8% $300 / Sq Ft
11/06/2019 11/06/19 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2019 10/11/19 For Sale $559,000 -- $329 / 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
2025 $14,343 $55,707 $11,280 $44,427
2024 $14,343 $55,707 $11,280 $44,427
2023 $11,760 $59,160 $11,280 $47,880
2022 $11,760 $39,838 $9,870 $29,968
2021 $13,532 $46,842 $9,870 $36,972
2020 $12,466 $44,125 $9,870 $34,255
2019 $5,375 $20,745 $8,930 $11,815
2018 $5,087 $20,745 $8,930 $11,815
2017 $7,600 $29,330 $8,930 $20,400
2016 $8,058 $27,546 $7,520 $20,026
2015 $7,876 $27,546 $7,520 $20,026
2014 $7,231 $27,546 $7,520 $20,026
2013 $8,630 $33,217 $9,400 $23,817
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10545901

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-409-001-0000