700 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL
  • $749,000
  • $799,000

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.

  • Listing Courtesy of: @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Details

Updated on June 19, 2026 at 10:59 am
  • Property ID MRD12511397
  • Price $749,000
  • Property Size 2123 Sq Ft
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathroom 1
  • Garages 2
  • Year Built 1918
  • Property Type Single Family
  • Property Status Active
  • Parking Total 2
  • Parcel Number 15122010260000
  • Water Source Lake Michigan,Public
  • Sewer Public Sewer,Storm Sewer
  • MLS Status Active
  • Days On Market 199
  • Fire Places Total 1
  • Cumulative Days On Market 146
  • Tax Annual Amount 9600.59
  • Cooling Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Steam
  • Parking Features Concrete,Yes,Attached,Garage
  • Directions Lake St to Monroe, north to property. Corner of Monroe and Oak
  • Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable
  • Bathrooms Half 2
  • Address 700 Monroe Avenue
  • City River Forest
  • State/county IL
  • Zip/Postal Code 60305
  • Country United States

Overview

Property ID: MRD12511397
  • Single Family
  • Property Type
  • 4
  • Bedrooms
  • 1
  • Bathroom
  • 2
  • Garages
  • 2123 Sq Ft
  • Area Size
  • 1918
  • Year Built

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