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Property Description
Light, bright, move in ready, totally classic center entrance Colonial situated in the most convenient pocket of River Forest. First floor features generous foyer, sun drenched living room with lovely mantle and built-in bookcases. Formal dining room with built-in cabinets and plenty of space to host large groups for sit down dinners. Massive eat-in kitchen features island, tons of counter space, plenty of storage, newer high end appliances, fully open eat-in area with gorgeous fireplace. Kitchen opens to family room with distinctive molding and space to spare! The star of the first floor is enormous screened porch with soaring cathedral ceilings overlooks professionally landscaped, lush, private yard. + beautiful Patio / hardscaping and *rare* three car garage Second floor includes primary suite with walk in closet and en-suite bathroom, plus another 3 large bedrooms, 2nd updated bathroom and jumbo-sized laundry room with custom cabinetry for copious storage for maximum organization. Stylish basement completely remodeled in 2021 with extensive improvements including updated plumbing, updated electrical, and brand new cleanout/water service-2024. Basement has tons of space with large rec room, 5th bedroom featuring stunning and thoughtfully designed en-suite bathroom, charming Butler's pantry, and additional storage. Plus new furnace, hot water heater, washer + dryer Classic home, designer's vision throughout, highly sought after block in hyper-prime/walkable location only a few short blocks from Metra, Green Line, shopping, dining, downtown Oak Park, library, parks, award winning schools, and more!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 555 Monroe Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,260,000
- Taxes: $18,255 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12328394
- Added to Site: 320 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Other, Wood-Burning, Gas Log
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: River Forest
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: North of Lake Street and East of Lathrop
School Information
- School District: 90
- Midd School District: 90
- Elementary School: Lincoln 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
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Year Built: 1920
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1997
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 174
- Lot Features: Landscaped
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1920
- Tax Amount: $18,255.56
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15122140020000
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Schools
Schools serving 555 Monroe Ave
School Districts:River Forest School District 90, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roosevelt School 7560 Oak Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | 5-8 | 0.2 mi |
Lincoln Elementary School, River Forest, IL 511 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | PK-4 | 0.4 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 555 Monroe Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/09/2025
Sold
$1,260,000
0.81%
MLS
4/04/2025
Listed
$1,249,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
555 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12328394) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,260,000 on May 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 555 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.

