Active233 days on market
$749,000
$799,000 · just reduced
River Forest, IL 60305
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 1 full · 2 half
- Sqft
- 2,123
- $/sqft
- $353
- Built
- 1918
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12511397
About this home
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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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $150K
%
Term
$4,837/mo
- Principal & interest
- $3,819
- Property taxes
- $800
- Home insurance (est.)
- $218
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.58%, 2026-07-23). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| Current price | $749,000▼ $50,000 from original |
| Listed Dec 2, 2025 | $799,000 |
| 2023 property taxes | $9,601/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Lincoln Elementary School
90
Middle
Roosevelt School
90
High school
Oak Park and River Forest High School200
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate, listed by Thomas Palmen.
Information last updated Apr 25, 2026, 9:06 AM.
River Forest, IL
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- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
- Heating
- Steam
- Basement
- Unfinished, Full
- Rooms total
- 8
- Fireplaces total
- 1
- Fireplace features
- Wood Burning