$592,000

beds

bath

half baths

2,123

square ft

Elizabeth Badrinath

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700 Monroe Avenue

River Forest, Illinois 60305

Closed / MLS #12127758 / Single Family / River Forest

Listing information updated 9/26/2024 at 8:23am

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!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window/Wall Units - 2

Heating System:

Steam

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,123

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

15x18 - Main

Dining Room:

13x18 - Main

Kitchen:

10x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x13 - Second

Office:

10x18 - Main Level

Laundry:

8x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$14,207

Tax Year:

2022

Location

Zip Code:

60305

City:

River Forest

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

90, 200

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Roosevelt School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Full Features Room Information Taxes & Assessments Location Schools

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window/Wall Units - 2

Heating System:

Steam

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,123

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Disclaimer: The accuracy of all information regardless of source, including but not limited to square footage and lot size, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed nor warranted and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.

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700 Monroe Avenue is a single family home which sold for $592,000. 700 Monroe Avenue features 4 Beds, 1 Bath, 2 Half Baths. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since August 2nd, 2024 and was built in 1918. Nearby schools include Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt School, and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch. The nearest transit stops include Harlem/Lake CTA Green line and Oak Park Metra Union Pacific West line.