700 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305


$592,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,123
Cost/Sqft: $283
Beds: 4
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1918
Property Taxes: $14,207
Days On Market: 438
Lot Size: 0,00
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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 Specifics

Single Family
1918
No
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12127758
15122010260000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School
90
Middle School
Roosevelt School
90 Not in DB
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
200 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
25 Sep, 2024 Sold $592,000 MRED MLS
8 Aug, 2024 Under contract $600,000 MRED MLS
2 Aug, 2024 Listed for sale $600,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

2
35X104
Pull Down Stair
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2024 $14,207

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