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12/02/2025
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$799,000
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Property Description
Solid Structure. Endless possibility. Prime River Forest Location. Bring your design visions to River Forest's most desired tree-line streets. 700 Monroe Ave offers the rare chance to create a dream home from the inside out - the interior is ready for a full gut rehab, while key exterior updates are already complete. The home's handsome brick facade has been fully tuck-pointed, ensuring long-term structural integrity and a new two-car garage has just been built- major expenses already handled. Inside is a blank canvass awaiting your custom floor plan, finishes and fixtures. Nestled among stately homes and mature trees, sits moments from River Forest's top-rated schools, METRA station, parks and Lake Street dining. Whether you're a builder, investor or homeowner ready to craft a truly personalized residence, the groundwork is here-and the potential is exceptional. PROPERTY SOLD AS-IS, Showings by appointment 24 hours notice please.
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Full Property Details for MLS# 12511397
General
- Price: $799,000
- Taxes: $9,600 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12511397
- Updated: 12/8/2025
- Added to Site: 44 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: River Forest
- County: Cook
- Township: River Forest
- Driving Directions: Lake St to Monroe, north to property. Corner of Monroe and Oak
School Information
- School District: 90
- Elem School District: 90
- Midd School District: 90
- High School District: 200
- 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: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 2,123
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1918
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 35 x 104
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1918
- Tax Amount: $9,600.59
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 15122010260000
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Schools
Schools serving MLS# 12511397
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 | 0.1 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 |
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MLS# 12511397, River Forest, IL 60305 (MLS# 12511397) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. MLS# 12511397 is currently listed for $799,000 and was received on December 02, 2025. Want to learn more about MLS# 12511397? 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.