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Single Family: MLS #12511397 River Forest, IL $ 799,000
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Single Family: MLS #12511397

River Forest, IL, 60305
$ 799,000
Bedrooms4 Baths1.2 Sq 2,123

Monthly Estimate*

$ 4,985

MLS #/Web ID: 12511397 - Image 1

Single Family Home for sale in River Forest, IL

for $799,000 with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 2 half baths. This 2,123 square foot home was built in 1918.

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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Single Family Active

Price

$ 799,000

Bedrooms

4

Full Bath

1

Half Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 9,600

Style

Year Built

1918

Town/City

River Forest

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12511397
Features
General
Living Area 2123
Sewer Public Sewer Storm Sewer
Heating Steam
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Possession Closing
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1918
Township River Forest
Tax Year 2023
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park Tennis Court(s) Curbs Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions Lake St to Monroe north to property. Corner of Monroe and Oak
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
City River Forest
High School District 200
MLS Area River Forest
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 9600.59
Middle/Junior High School Roosevelt School
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 90
Elementary School District 90
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Interior
Basement Unfinished Full
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Half Baths 2
Total Bedrooms 4
Room Type Office
Total Baths 3
Bedrooms Possible 4
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Exterior
Parking Features Concrete Yes Attached Garage
Water Source Lake Michigan Public
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 35X104
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded Features
List By
@Properties Christie's International Real Estate

Broker

tpalmen@atproperties.com

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Nearby
566186 Elementary School
566134 Middle School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch High School
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Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
12/2/2025$799,000 Listed Price

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