700 Monroe Avenue — River Forest, IL 60305
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River Forest, IL 60305

700 Monroe Avenue

$749,000
4 beds · 3 baths · 2,123 sqft
$50,000 below original 145 days on market $9,601/yr taxes
01About 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.

03By the numbers
$749,000
List price
2,123
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
1 full / 2 half
Bathrooms
1918
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$9,601
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
145
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Steam
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Parking
ConcreteAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public SewerStorm Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Lincoln Elementary School
River Forest, IL
📍8.9 mi🚗23 min
M Middle school
Roosevelt School
River Forest, IL
📍7.1 mi🚗18 min
H High school
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
River Forest, IL
  • McDonald's 0.3 mi
  • Panera Bread 0.3 mi
  • Mickey's 0.4 mi
  • Denny's 0.4 mi
  • Penny's Noodle Shop 0.4 mi
  • Noodles & Company 0.4 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.3 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.3 mi
  • BP Shop 0.4 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.4 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.4 mi
  • Oak Park Mini Mart 0.6 mi
  • Swing 500 ft
  • Centennial Park 850 ft
  • Cummings Square 0.3 mi
  • The Triangle 0.5 mi
  • Austin Gardens Park 0.6 mi
  • Forest & Augusta Triangle Park 0.6 mi
  • Black Fodder 0.4 mi
  • Blue Max Coffee 0.5 mi
  • La Borra 0.5 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.5 mi
  • Wise Cup 0.6 mi
  • Starbucks 0.9 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Feb 19, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$749,000
−$50,000
Dec 2, 2025
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$799,000
Sep 26, 2024
Sold
@properties Christie's International Real Estate · 7 days on market
$592,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Thomas Palmen · 312-543-9380
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