Sold628d on market
544 Monroe Ave
River Forest, IL, 60305 • 60305 • Cook County
$1,315,000
$296/sqft
6Beds
5Baths
4,449Sqft
0.32 acLot
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Colonial architecture
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Living Room
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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628 days on market
Established listing
$296/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family
Center entrance Colonial with excellent updates and space to spare! Classic curb appeal, truly move in ready, huge professionally landscaped yard and situated in prime location. First floor features charming foyer, generously sized formal living and dining rooms, and bonus sunroom/office. Beautifully updated kitchen flooded with light, high end appliances, island seating, eat in banquette dining, custom cabinets and designer finishes. First floor family room has views of large, lush yard and opens out to glamorous patio with bluestone hardscaping, plenty of space for both dining and lounging plus custom fire feature. Second floor offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms including primary en suite bathroom with double vanity and walk in shower. Finished basement with large rec room, newly updated full bathroom luxe finishes and walk in shower, plus 6th bedroom with separate entrance and tall ceilings to accommodate workout equipment. Massive attic storage space, Custom garage built in 2017 also has enormous storage area on 2nd level. Tastefully updated and expertly maintained with room for everyone on stunning block in highly sought after location, convenient walk to award winning schools, Metra, Green Line, shopping, dining, parks, and more!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights classic curb appeal, finished basement, and island seating as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,577/month
Principal & Interest$6,823
Property Tax$1,315
Insurance$438
Down payment20% ($263,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,052,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.32 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot0.32 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60305
Annual tax$19,276
Parcel1512213013
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
High End Refrigerator
Bar Fridge
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Cooktop
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Windows
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second17×13 ft221 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (FullDouble Sink)
Bedroom2
Second20×15 ft300 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Second15×13 ft195 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Second14×10 ft140 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom5
Second13×12 ft156 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom6
Basement19×19 ft361 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market628
Est. value$1,495,800
Est. rent$7,874/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$296
On marketJun 8, 2024
PostedJun 8, 2024
Last sold$1,315,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedSep 11, 2024
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in River Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
River Forest, IL, 60305
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 19, 2024Sold$1,315,000$296MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 17, 2024Contingent$1,300,000$292MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 8, 2024Listed For Sale$1,300,000$292MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 15, 2013Sold$740,000$166MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 7, 2012Price Change$795,000$179Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Company
Jul 4, 2012Listed For Sale$829,000$186Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Co.
Nov 12, 2011Listing Removed$899,000$202Gloor Realty
Apr 28, 2011Price Change$899,000$202Gloor Realty
Apr 20, 2011Listed For Sale$950,000$214Gloor Realty
Sold$1,315,000
Jul 19, 2024•$296/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,300,000
Jun 17, 2024•$292/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,300,000
Jun 8, 2024•$292/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$740,000
May 15, 2013•$166/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$795,000
Dec 7, 2012•$179/sqft•Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Company
Listed For Sale$829,000
Jul 4, 2012•$186/sqft•Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Co.
Listing Removed$899,000
Nov 12, 2011•$202/sqft•Gloor Realty
Price Change$899,000
Apr 28, 2011•$202/sqft•Gloor Realty
Listed For Sale$950,000
Apr 20, 2011•$214/sqft•Gloor Realty
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$25,060$94,856
Apr 9, 2022$19,276$63,113
Apr 9, 2021$21,074$71,094
Apr 9, 2020$20,661$71,094
Apr 9, 2019$22,657$76,414
Apr 9, 2018$21,447$76,414
Apr 9, 2017$21,388$76,414
Apr 9, 2016$20,830$67,249
Apr 9, 2015$20,424$67,249
Apr 9, 2014$19,467$67,249
Apr 9, 2013$19,956$73,358
Apr 9, 2012$23,295$83,723
Apr 9, 2011$22,880$83,723
Apr 9, 2010$22,342$93,954
Apr 9, 2009$21,920$93,954
Apr 9, 2008$20,966$98,899
Apr 9, 2007$17,400$78,084
Apr 9, 2006$16,338$78,084
Apr 9, 2005$15,598$78,084
Apr 9, 2004$13,894$62,729
Apr 9, 2003$13,292$62,729
Apr 9, 2002$12,771$62,729
Apr 9, 2001$8,808$32,471
Apr 9, 2000$8,719$38,298
Apr 9, 1999$9,470$38,298
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
River Forest, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60305
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