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700 Monroe Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
$749,000 ▼ $50,000 from $799,000
4beds
3baths
2,123sqft
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About this home
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.
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.
The facts
Property typeResidential
Year built1918
Garage spaces2
Fireplaces1
Lot size—
Annual tax$9,600.59
CountyCook
MLS #MRD12511397
Days on market80
Schools
ElementaryLincoln Elementary School
Middle / JuniorRoosevelt School
High schoolOak Park & River Forest High Sch
Features
Heating
Steam
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Parking
ConcreteYesAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public SewerStorm Sewer
Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Thomas Palmen · 312-543-9380
Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2/19/2026, 6:07:06 AM. All data should be independently verified.
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