Solid Structure. Endless possibility. Prime River Forest Location. Bring your design visions to River Forest's most desired tree-line streets. 700 Monroe Ave offers the rare chance to create a dream home from the inside out - the interior is ready for a full gut rehab, while key exterior updates are already complete. The home's handsome brick facade has been fully tuck-pointed, ensuring long-term structural integrity and a new two-car garage has just been built- major expenses already handled. Inside is a blank canvass awaiting your custom floor plan, finishes and fixtures. Nestled among stately homes and mature trees, sits moments from River Forest's top-rated schools, METRA station, parks and Lake Street dining. Whether you're a builder, investor or homeowner ready to craft a truly personalized residence, the groundwork is here-and the potential is exceptional. PROPERTY SOLD AS-IS, Showings by appointment 24 hours notice please.
Active
$799,000
River Forest, IL 60305
4beds
2,123sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
3,640 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$376/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Handsome brick facadeNew two-car garage
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 12:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Thomas Palmen 312-543-9380,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12511397
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,123 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,640 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35X104
Details
- Parcel number: 15122010260000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $376/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $9,600
- Date on market: 12/2/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+35%$376/sqft |
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| 9/25/2024 | Sold | $592,000-1.3%$279/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12127758 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2024 | Pending sale | $600,000$283/sqft |
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| 8/8/2024 | Contingent | $600,000$283/sqft |
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| 8/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $600,000$283/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,601 -32.4% | $55,000 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $14,207 +3.5% | $50,153 |
| 2021 | $13,733 +1.4% | $50,153 |
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,421/mo
Principal & interest
$3889
Property taxes
$1252
Home insurance
$280
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60305
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Roosevelt School
- High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- District: 90
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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