Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/18/2026
Listed
$525,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/18
$525,000 Just Listed
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/18
Property Description
The opportunity of a lifetime awaits in this incredible, stately brick home on a 50x188 deep lot in coveted River Forest. First time on the market in over 70 years, the home has been lovingly maintained and is ready for its next chapter. This sunny home is filled with positive energy and good vibes! Gorgeous oak floors on both the 1st and 2nd levels. Amazing stained glass, leaded, and picture windows can be found throughout this impressive property, which is beaming with vintage charm. The 1st floor features a lovely living room, dining room, and family room. An additional sunroom off the kitchen overlooks the gorgeous backyard. The 2nd floor is well laid out with 3 large bedrooms and oversized closets. Massive finished basement space adds to the possibilities. A functional floor plan makes redesign easy. A sprawling backyard oasis features a full-car garage. It doesn't get better. Gather your ideas, your next home awaits!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1407 Monroe Ave
General
- Price: $525,000
- Taxes: $13,385 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12570907
- Updated: 2/18/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Detached, Side Apron, Garage
Location
- Area: River Forest
- County: Cook
- Township: River Forest
- Driving Directions: Harlem to Greenfield, right on Monroe
School Information
- School District: 90
- Elem School District: 90
- Midd School District: 90
- High School District: 200
- Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
- Middle School: Roosevelt School
- High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- Private School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Windows: Some Stained Glass
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,600
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1928
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 188
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1928
- Tax Amount: $13,385
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15012080110000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
We Value Your Privacy
We Value Your Privacy
We Value Your Privacy
Listing agents
— 1407 Monroe Ave —
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
NMLS#: 1598647
Get Pre-Approved Today
Get a Great Insurance Rate
Schools
Schools serving 1407 Monroe Ave
School Districts:River Forest School District 90, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Willard Elementary School, River Forest, IL 1250 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Roosevelt School 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | 5-8 | 0.9 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1407 Monroe Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 1407 Monroe Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$13,385
-5%
$54,861
10%
2022
$14,127
3%
$49,905
—
2021
$13,656
1%
$49,905
—
2020
$13,468
20%
$49,905
18%
2019
$11,264
6%
$42,456
—
2018
$10,660
—
$42,456
—
2017
$10,653
-6%
$42,456
7%
2016
$11,370
2%
$39,626
—
2015
$11,102
9%
$39,626
—
2014
$10,196
-5%
$39,626
-7%
2013
$10,710
-6%
$42,465
-4%
2012
$11,447
—
$44,193
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 1407 Monroe Ave
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,128Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 49 minutes ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 2,022Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 2,405Sq. Ft.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 17 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,740Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 13 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,451Sq. Ft.
- Condo
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 750Sq. Ft.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,128Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 2Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,564Sq. Ft.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Single Family
- Closed
- Updated 11 days ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,500Sq. Ft.
1407 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12570907) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1407 Monroe Avenue is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on February 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 1407 Monroe Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in River Forest? You can browse all River Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.