$799,000

beds

bath

half baths

2,123

square ft

(Address confidential)

River Forest, Illinois 60305

New / MLS #12511397 / Single Family / River Forest

Listing information updated 12/2/2025 at 9:43am

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.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Wall Unit(s)

Heating System:

Steam

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,123

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

15x18 - Main

Dining Room:

13x18 - Main

Kitchen:

10x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x13 - Second

Office:

10x18 - Main Level

Laundry:

8x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$9,600

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60305

City:

River Forest

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

90, 200

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Roosevelt School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Wall Unit(s)

Heating System:

Steam

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,123

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Living Room:

15x18 - Main

Dining Room:

13x18 - Main

Kitchen:

10x12 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

14x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x12 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x13 - Second

Office:

10x18 - Main Level

Laundry:

8x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$9,600

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60305

City:

River Forest

County:

Cook

School District(s):

90, 200

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Roosevelt School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 312.254.0200

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(Address confidential), River Forest, Illinois 60305 is a single family home currently listed at $799,000. (Address confidential) features 4 Beds, 1 Bath, 2 Half Baths. This single family home has been listed on @properties Christie's International Real Estate since December 2nd, 2025 and was built in 1918. Nearby schools include Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt School, and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch. The nearest transit stops include Harlem/Lake CTA Green line and River Forest Metra Union Pacific West line.