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Detached Single · River Forest, IL
$749,000$799,000
4 beds · 2 baths · 2,123 sqft
700 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305
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What’s special

2-car garage
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.
— the listing agent’s description

The home

4 beds
2 baths
2,123 sqft
Built in 1918
Lot 35X104
2-car garage
Detached Single

What it’ll cost

$353 / sqft
$9,601 taxes / yr
No HOA
Listed $799,000
Now $749,000
145 days on dwello

Estimated monthly payment

$5,000/mo
Principal & interest$3,982
Property taxes$800
Homeowners insurance$218
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Price history
Price reduced
Feb 19, 2026
↓ $50,000$749,000
Listed for sale
Dec 2, 2025
$799,000
Earlier records
Sold
Sep 25, 2024
$592,000
Now $50,000 below the original list price.
Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$9,601/yr
Assessed value
2026
County assessor
$67,000~$670,000 mkt
2025
$55,000~$550,000 mkt
2024
$55,000~$550,000 mkt
2023
$55,000~$550,000 mkt
2022
$50,154~$501,540 mkt
2021
$50,154~$501,540 mkt
2020
$50,153~$501,530 mkt
2019
$50,173~$501,730 mkt
Assessed value from the Cook County Assessor (open records). Estimated market ≈ assessed × 10 for residential; not an appraisal — verify with the assessor.

Features

Wall Unit(s)SteamBrickPublic SewerStorm SewerConcreteYes

Schools

Elementary — Lincoln Elementary School
Middle — Roosevelt School
High — Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Assigned schools per the listing — always verify enrollment + boundaries with the district.
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MLS listing dataMRED
Listed by Thomas Palmen · @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listing last updated Apr 25, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Jun 17, 2026, 6:12 PM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun 17, 2026, 6:12 PM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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