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$850,000
Property Description
Some homes are just houses. This one is different. Lovingly cared for by the same family for nearly 50 years, this exceptional River Forest home carries something you can feel the moment you walk through the door - warmth, pride, and a lifetime of beautiful memories. Now it's ready to welcome its next chapter. Set on a premier walk-to-everything location, this oversized 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath residence offers generous room sizes, stunning natural light, and timeless details throughout. A true entry welcomes you into a warm and inviting living room anchored by a fireplace and overlooking lush, professionally landscaped grounds - beautiful from the front curb to the hidden gem of a backyard. The formal dining room flows seamlessly for entertaining - from the living room through to the family room and out to a stunning vaulted screened porch that makes every season an occasion. The eat-in kitchen features Sub-Zero and Thermador appliances, granite counters, exceptional cabinet space, and a breakfast area overlooking a gorgeous private deck and gazebo , your own personal garden oasis. Upstairs, three oversized bedrooms offer wonderful storage and light, including a true primary suite with a full bath and linen closet. The lower level surprises with a large recreation room with second fireplace, full bath, excellent ceiling height, and ideal private office space or 4th bedroom. An attached 2-car garage with additional storage completes the picture - all just steps from top-rated schools, parks, Fresh Thyme, beloved restaurants, and everything that makes River Forest one of Chicago's most sought-after communities. Many updates- Furnace and AC 21', Water Heater 22', updated electrical, new garage door 26', check valve and sump.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1421 Monroe Ave
General
- Sold For: $850,000
- Taxes: $18,183 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12707718
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Gas Log
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: River Forest
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Monroe North or South to 1421
School Information
- School District: 90
- Midd School District: 90
- 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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 2,473
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1956
- 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: 1956
- Tax Amount: $18,183.07
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15012080080000
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Schools
Schools serving 1421 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 |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
1421 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12707718) is a Single Family property that was sold at $850,000 on September 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 1421 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.
