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Property Description
Classic, massive, brick, and beautiful! This solid, Buurma-built, side entrance Colonial updated with relaxed glamour in mind and located in highly sought after heart of River Forest. A rarely available 'must see' home that's move-in ready blend of timeless elegance and sophisticatedly designed recent renovations. 5 bedrooms, plus tandem room, 4.5 baths, all renovated (2019-2023). First floor offers large living/dining combo with leaded glass French doors, spacious foyer, first floor family room directly adjacent to Debbie Sheehan Design custom kitchen, renovated in 2021 featuring high-end appliances, massive 11 foot quartz dining island, Mark Menna custom cabinets, walk-in pantry, wine refrigerator and mini-butler's pantry. First floor also has well appointed 1st floor office and powder room updated in classic style. 2nd floor with luxurious primary bedroom includes stunning en-suite bath with walk in shower, heated floors, and marble tile renovated 2023. 2nd and 3rd jumbo-sized bedrooms both with double walk-in closets plus double access to tandem bedroom. 2nd floor also has another full bathroom with double vanity and loads of storage, renovated 2023. Massive finished 3rd floor offers versatile living space that's the entire footprint of the house and includes 5th bedroom, additional office, giant playroom room/guest area, plus a stylish bathroom with soaking tub, renovated in 2021. Finished basement is an entertainer's dream with open floorplan pool table/game room, long bar, rec room and 2nd private office, 4th full bathroom renovated in 2019 with walk-in shower, stylish mudroom added in 2020 and conveniently accessed from the 2-car attached garage. Garage also boasts additional storage, workshop area, wall storage hooks galore, space for bikes and more! 65x187 landscaped lot is fully fenced and gated with spacious yard, hardscaping for play/basketball and brick patio. Dual zoned AC and a newer high-efficiency boiler (2021). Hyper-prime location for pedestrians of every age! Walk to schools, parks, library, Metra, Green Line, padded workout track, shopping, dining, convenient to both River Forest Town Center and Downtown Oak Park. Expertly designed updates and high design finishes throughout all 4 levels of this classic beauty with room for everyone- plus space to spare! 5,162 total sq feet of living space does NOT include 566 sq foot attached garage 3rd floor 1,046 2nd floor 1,366 1st floor 1,665 Lower level 1,616
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 820 Monroe Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,300,000
- Taxes: $26,468 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12432340
- Added to Site: 195 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: River Forest
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Chicago Ave north to property
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: Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Tile
- Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
- Year Built: 1924
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 65 x 187
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1924
- Tax Amount: $26,468
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 15014140130000
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Schools
Schools serving 820 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 |
Willard Elementary School, River Forest, IL 1250 Ashland Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 | PK-4 | 0.6 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 820 Monroe Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/15/2025
Sold
$1,300,000
0.39%
MLS
8/01/2025
Listed
$1,295,000
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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.
820 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12432340) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,300,000 on September 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 820 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.

