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$1,300,000

544 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
5 Beds5 Baths4,449 sqft10 days
544 Monroe Avenue·River Forest, IL 60305
5Bedrooms
5Bathrooms
4,449Sq Ft
About This Home

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!

MLS# 12077624Listed June 8, 2024ResidentialColonial
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms5
Total Bathrooms5
Full Baths4
Half Baths1
Total Rooms12

Size & Structure

Living Area4,449 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Fireplaces1
Lot Size13800

Location

CountyCook
TownshipRiver Forest
Zip Code60305

Financial

List Price$1,300,000
Price / Sq Ft$292
Annual Taxes (2022)$19,276
Monthly Tax Est.$1,606
Parcel #15122130130000
Interior Features

Appliances

DishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorBar FridgeDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Cooktop

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFull
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Asphalt

Patio & Porch

Patio
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Electric

200+ Amp Service

Parking

ConcreteGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

CurbsSidewalks
Schools
Elementary
Lincoln Elementary School
District: 90
Middle School
Roosevelt School
District: 90
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
District: 200
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$19,276
Tax Year 2022
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,606
per month
Price per Sq Ft
$292
per square foot
Property Location

544 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305Cook County

$1,300,000
$292 / sqft
544 Monroe Avenue
5 bd5 ba4,449 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
10 days on market
2-car garage
1 fireplace
13800
$19,276/yr taxes
$8,438
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$6,832/mo
Property Tax
$1,606/mo
$1,300,000
20% — $260,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$1,040,000
Down Payment
$260,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Compass
Agent: Maria Cullerton
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