IL
Cook
River Forest
60305
700 Monroe Avenue
700 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Off Market
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$850,000

Home Details for 700 Monroe Avenue

Price
$850,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.0
Square feet
2123
Year built
1918
County
Cook
Total rooms
8
Garage
2
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Days on site
0
MLS Listing#
12511115
Property Description

Discover the potential of this gem nestled among multi-million-dollar homes. Perfect for rehabbers, this property offers a unique chance to transform a solid, all-brick home into a masterpiece. Owned by the same family for over 35 years, it boasts strong bones and a classic layout with formal living and dining rooms, a spacious office, and an eat-in kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and a full bath, while the basement, already plumbed for an additional bathroom, awaits your finishing touches. With over 2000 square feet above grade and built in 1920, this home exudes timeless charm. Though it needs TLC and is sold as-is, its prime location on a great block, within walking distance to shopping, parks, schools, library and trains, makes this home a rare find. Bring your vision and creativity to this promising property and create an exceptional residence in a highly desirable location. Don't miss this opportunity to make it your dream home!

Property Features
  • Parking
    • Concrete
    • Attached
    • Garage
  • Basement
    • Unfinished
    • Full
  • Fire Place
    • Living Room
    • Wood Burning
  • Cooling Information
    • Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Information
    • Steam
  • Water Features
    • Public
  • Garage
    • 1
School Information
School Information for 700 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School
Roosevelt School
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Listing Courtesy: @properties Christie's International Real Estate - 312-254-0200
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Last Updated: 2025-11-05 10:01:26
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