538 Monroe Avenue

538 Monroe Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305

$545,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,586 Sq. Ft.
$211 / Sq. Ft.
2,586
Sq. Ft.
$211
per Sq. Ft.

Closed 7/3/19

Closed 7/3/19

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Description

This stately and solid brick traditional home in the heart of central River Forest boasts grand room sizes, a 75x184ft. lot, oak floors and timeless architectural details! The grand foyer greets you and flows into the large entertaining living room with three walls of windows open to this beautiful classic River Forest block. The large formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. Retreat to the 1st floor family room/den for a relaxing end to your day! A kitchen so spacious is rarely found and...This stately and solid brick traditional home in the heart of central River Forest boasts grand room sizes, a 75x184ft. lot, oak floors and timeless architectural details! The grand foyer greets you and flows into the large entertaining living room with three walls of windows open to this beautiful classic River Forest block. The large formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. Retreat to the 1st floor family room/den for a relaxing end to your day! A kitchen so spacious is rarely found and it even has room for a large breakfast table! Don't miss the butler's pantry and powder room. The 2nd level has three large bedrooms including a master suite with full en suite bath and master sitting room. The basement has plenty of storage and possibilities. The location is perfect for walking to schools, shops, restaurants and all forms of transportation. New roof 2013. New garage doors. Tuck-pointing and new driveway 2010. Home is in good condition but sold as-is.

    Sold By Keller Williams Premiere Properties

    Property Details for 538 Monroe Avenue

    Area
    River Forest
    Township
    RIVER FOREST
    Ownership
    Fee Simple
    Num Of Garage Spaces
    2.0
    Num Of Parking Spaces
    2.0
    Num Of Cars
    4.0
    Parking Included in Price
    Yes
    Heat/Fuel
    Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s)

    Location

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    LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 07:05 AM

    Property Details for 538 Monroe Avenue

    StatusClosed
    MLS #10254184
    Days on Market163
    Taxes$15,278 / year
    HOA Fees-
    Condo/Co-op Fees-
    Compass TypeSingle Family
    MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
    Year Built1924
    Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,799 SF
    CountyCook County

    Location

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    Building Information for 538 Monroe Avenue

    Stories-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,799 SF

    Payment Calculator

    $4,247 per month

    30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $2,974

    Property Taxes

    $1,273

    HOA Dues

    $0

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    Property Information for 538 Monroe Avenue

    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 90
    • Elementary School: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
    • High School District: 200
    • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 90
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage, Space/s
    • Parking Details: Off Street
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: None
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 0
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Tandem Room, Sitting Room, Foyer, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 75X184
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 17
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 03-22-2019
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Size: 16X15
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 14X14
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 13X11
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Size: 14X14
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Size: 12X10
    • Family Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Size: 14X13
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Other
    • Laundry Size: 12X12
    • Laundry Window Treatments: None
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Size: 21X15
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 10X10
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 2 Size: 15X10
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Size: 11X8
    • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Other
    • Addtl Room 4 Size: 25X14
    • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments: None
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Sitting Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Sitting Room
    Theatre Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Tandem Room

    Property History for 538 Monroe Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    DateEvent & SourcePrice

    For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 538 Monroe Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$15,525Additions$115,884Total$131,409
    Tax Record2022$41,330 ($3,444 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,586 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,586 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923CountyCOOKAPN15-12-213-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 538 Monroe Avenue

    This home is within River Forest School District 90.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Lincoln Elementary School
    		Public - K to 4
    Roosevelt School
    		Public - 5 to 8
    Oak Park & River Forest High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    St Luke School
    		Private - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Lincoln Elementary School
    PublicK to 4

    Roosevelt School
    Public5 to 8

    Oak Park & River Forest High School
    Public9 to 12

    St Luke School
    PrivatePK to 8

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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