1539 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305
$124,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 1,000 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $119 |
| Beds: | 2 |
| Baths: | 1 |
| Year Built: | 1952 |
| Property Taxes: | $2,600 |
| Days On Market: | 1542 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
Charming, spacious and bright 2 bed, 1 bath condo in a fantastic mid-century River Forest building beckons! Step into the huge, open living room and take in the lovely, treetop courtyard views and spacious layout with room for multiple conversation areas. Flow through to the dining room where you can enjoy cozy every day dinners or host your next holiday gathering! The kitchen has loads of cabinetry plus a dishwasher. The large primary bedroom also has courtyard views plus a great closet with organizer. The bright second bedroom also has an organized closet. The hallway bath is nicely sized, and the unit also features additional closets and storage throughout. Convenient coin laundry and more storage in the basement as well. And--best of all during Chicago winters--assigned garage parking! But you won't need your car too often when you're just steps from dining, shopping, the grocery store, parks, award-winning schools, and more. Outdoors you'll find lovely landscaping, patio areas with furniture, perfect for lounging and entertaining, and well-maintained grounds. All the space, light, and charm you could want in serene and picturesque River Forest. This is the one you've been waiting for--welcome home!
Property Specifics
| Condos/Townhomes | |
| 3 | |
| — | |
| 1952 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| — |
| Cook | |
| — | |
| 266 / Monthly | |
| Water,Insurance,Exterior Maintenance,Lawn Care,Scavenger,Snow Removal | |
| Lake Michigan,Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 11282959 | |
| 15012020301014 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Willard Elementary School |
90 | — | |
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Middle School
Roosevelt School |
90 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
200 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May, 2012 | Sold | $55,000 | MRED MLS |
| 2 May, 2012 | Under contract | $54,500 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $59,900 | MRED MLS |
| 20 Jan, 2012 | Listed for sale | $62,500 | MRED MLS |
| 24 Jan, 2022 | Sold | $124,000 | MRED MLS |
| 19 Dec, 2021 | Under contract | $119,000 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Dec, 2021 | Listed for sale | $119,000 | MRED MLS |
| 25 Apr, 2024 | Sold | $187,500 | MRED MLS |
| 25 Mar, 2024 | Under contract | $175,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $180,000 | MRED MLS |
| 21 Dec, 2023 | Listed for sale | $180,000 | MRED MLS |
| 14 Sep, 2025 | Under contract | $0 | MRED MLS |
| 15 Aug, 2025 | Listed for sale | $0 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Full Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Garden Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: No additional rooms
Basement Description: Unfinished
Other Specifics
| 1 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Asphalt | |
| — | |
| Common Grounds | |
| COMMON | |
| — | |
| None | |
| Hardwood Floors, Storage, Drapes/Blinds | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator | |
| Not in DB | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Coin Laundry, Storage, Intercom | |
| — |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $3,405 |
| 2022 | $2,600 |
| 2024 | $2,432 |
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Listing Provided By
Baird & Warner, Inc.
