555 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305
$1,260,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 0 |
| Cost/Sqft: | — |
| Beds: | 4 |
| Baths: | 4 |
| Year Built: | 1920 |
| Property Taxes: | $18,256 |
| Days On Market: | 291 |
| Lot Size: | 0,20 |
Description
Light, bright, move in ready, totally classic center entrance Colonial situated in the most convenient pocket of River Forest. First floor features generous foyer, sun drenched living room with lovely mantle and built-in bookcases. Formal dining room with built-in cabinets and plenty of space to host large groups for sit down dinners. Massive eat-in kitchen features island, tons of counter space, plenty of storage, newer high end appliances, fully open eat-in area with gorgeous fireplace. Kitchen opens to family room with distinctive molding and space to spare! The star of the first floor is enormous screened porch with soaring cathedral ceilings overlooks professionally landscaped, lush, private yard. + beautiful Patio / hardscaping and *rare* three car garage Second floor includes primary suite with walk in closet and en-suite bathroom, plus another 3 large bedrooms, 2nd updated bathroom and jumbo-sized laundry room with custom cabinetry for copious storage for maximum organization. Stylish basement completely remodeled in 2021 with extensive improvements including updated plumbing, updated electrical, and brand new cleanout/water service-2024. Basement has tons of space with large rec room, 5th bedroom featuring stunning and thoughtfully designed en-suite bathroom, charming Butler's pantry, and additional storage. Plus new furnace, hot water heater, washer + dryer Classic home, designer's vision throughout, highly sought after block in hyper-prime/walkable location only a few short blocks from Metra, Green Line, shopping, dining, downtown Oak Park, library, parks, award winning schools, and more!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1920 | |
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| No | |
| 0.2 |
| Cook | |
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| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 12328394 | |
| 15122140020000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Lincoln 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: |
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| 6 Jun, 2018 | Sold | $790,000 | MRED MLS |
| 29 Apr, 2018 | Under contract | $819,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $835,000 | MRED MLS |
| 9 Mar, 2018 | Listed for sale | $835,000 | MRED MLS |
| 9 May, 2025 | Sold | $1,260,000 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Apr, 2025 | Under contract | $1,249,900 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Apr, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,249,900 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
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Full Bathrooms: 4
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Bathroom in Basement: 0
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Other Specifics
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| 50 X 174 | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $13,110 |
| 2025 | $18,256 |
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