704 Monroe Avenue — River Forest, IL 60305
Active
New construction
River Forest, IL 60305

704 Monroe Avenue

$2,250,000
5 beds · 6 baths · 5,200 sqft
Listed at $2,250,000 374 days on market $9,317/yr taxes
01About this home

NEW CONSTRUCTION ALERT! BRAND NEW BUILD,,,, PER PLANS...5200 SQUARE FEET INCLUDING BASEMENT, 9 FOOT CEILINGS ON ALL LEVELS. 6 BEDROOMS, 5 FULL & 1 HALF BATHROOMS. SPECTACULAR PLANS INCLUDE: FIRST FLOOR CONSISTS OF A LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM, BUTLERS PANTRY, KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST AREA OVERLOOKING A COVERED TERRACE AREA, FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND FRENCH DOORS LEADING TO THE TERRACE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR EN-SUITE (PRIVATE) WITH STUNNING FULL BATH, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 1/2 BATHROOM FOR GUESTS & MUD ROOM WITH BUILT-INS. SECOND FLOOR CONSISTS OF 4 BEDROOMS & 3 FULL BATHROOMS, INCLUDING AN EN-SUITE AND THE PRIMARY SUITE WITH FIREPLACE, 2 WALK IN CLOSETS AND AN INCREDIBLE BATHROOM (FREE STANDING TUB, 2 VANITIES (INDIVIDUAL), PRIVATE SHOWER AREA, LINEN CLOSET). 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. THE FULL FINISHED BASEMENT IS MASSIVE & INCLUDES FAMILY ROOM W/ FIREPLACE AND A GAME AREA WITH A WET BAR & BEVERAGE COOLER, 1 BEDROOM, 1 FULL BATHROOM, WORK OUT ROOM, ADDITIONAL LAUNDRY ROOM AND STORAGE. SOME OF MANY FEATURES INCLUDE 3 FIREPLACES TOTAL (PRIMARY BEDROOM, 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM AND BASEMENT FAMILY ROOM), CUSTOM LIGHTING, CUSTOM TILE WORK, REAR TERRACES (COVERED AND UNCOVERED), FINISHES INCLUDE: WHITE OAK FLOORING THROUGHOUT, EXPANSIVE FOYER & STAIRWAY WITH GLASS WINDOWS (BREATHTAKING), KITCHEN APPLIANCES INCLUDE SUBZERO REFRIGERATOR, WOLF STOVE, BUILT IN HOOD, MIELE COFFEE MAKER BUILT-IN, BOSCH DISWASHER, SLIM SHAKER STYLE WOOD CABINETRY, BUTLERS PANTRY WITH ADDITIONAL SINK, BEVERAGE COOLER. IMPECCABLE CONSTRUCTION BY AN IMPECCABLE BUILDER! FLOOR PLANS AND ADDTIIONAL FEATURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

03By the numbers
$2,250,000
List price
5,200
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
5 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
2026
Year built
0.20 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$9,317
Annual taxes
Contemporary
Style
374
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced AirSep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
Zoned
Appliances
MicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorBar FridgeWine RefrigeratorRange Hood
Parking
Garage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Other
Sewer
Public 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
  • Denny's 0.4 mi
  • Mickey'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
  • Citgo 0.6 mi
  • Swing 450 ft
  • Centennial Park 800 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 0.5 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.

Apr 18, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
$2,250,000
Mar 28, 2025
Sold
@properties Christie's International Real Estate · 7 days on market
$475,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago · Elissa Palermo · 773-297-7995
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