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947 Monroe AVE River Forest, IL 60305
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Key Details
Sold Price $510,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,700 sqft
Price per Sqft $300
MLS Listing ID 10545901
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1922
Annual Tax Amount $7,600
Tax Year 2017
Lot Size 9,400 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
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.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area River Forest
Interior
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Space Pac
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Tennis Courts, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Roosevelt School
Middle Schools Willard Elementary School
High Schools Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
School District 90 , 90, 200
Others
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Monica Klinke of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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