704 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305


$475,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,055
Cost/Sqft: $243
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1913
Property Taxes: $9,317
Days On Market: 270
Lot Size: 0,20
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Description

Opportunity awaits at 704 Monroe - located ideally in the center of River Forest on a charming brick-lined street. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home needs extensive renovation and TLC but offers so much potential on a wonderful block with a deep lot. Potential to add primary suite on first floor, while still maintaining formal living and dining space. Lot size is 50 x 174. Taxes are $9,316.70. Property sold "as-is" - turn your vision into reality in this coveted location.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1913
No
0.2
Cook
0 / Not Applicable
12299262
15122010240000

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:
14 Jun, 2023 Sold $415,000 MRED MLS
22 May, 2023 Under contract $415,000 MRED MLS
18 May, 2023 Listed for sale $415,000 MRED MLS
27 Mar, 2025 Sold $475,000 MRED MLS
11 Mar, 2025 Under contract $499,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $525,000 MRED MLS
5 Mar, 2025 Listed for sale $525,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

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

Other Specifics

2
Off Alley
50 X 174
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2023 $10,635
2025 $9,317

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