700 Monroe Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305

Status: Sold
Single Family
4 beds
2 baths
2,123 sq.ft
Listing Price: $600,000

About this home

Discover the potential of this gem nestled among multi-million-dollar homes. Perfect for rehabbers, this property offers a unique chance to transform a solid, all-brick home into a masterpiece. Owned by the same family for over 35 years, it boasts strong bones and a classic layout with formal living and dining rooms, a spacious office, and an eat-in kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and a full bath, while the basement, already plumbed for an additional bathroom, awaits your finishing touches. With over 2000 square feet above grade and built in 1920, this home exudes timeless charm. Though it needs TLC and is sold as-is, its prime location on a great block, within walking distance to shopping, parks, schools, library and trains, makes this home a rare find. Bring your vision and creativity to this promising property and create an exceptional residence in a highly desirable location. Don't miss this opportunity to make it your dream home!

Property details

Interior Features
Additional Rooms Office
Square Feet 2,123
Square Feet Source Assessor
Attic Pull Down Stair
Basement Description Unfinished
Basement Bathrooms Yes
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Living Room
Fireplace Count 1
Fireplace Details Wood Burning
Baths FULL Count 1
Baths Count 3
Baths Half Count 2
Total Rooms 8
Rooms
room 1
Type Office
Level Main
Dimensions 10X18
room 2
Level N/A
room 3
Level N/A
room 4
Level N/A
room 5
Level N/A
room 6
Level N/A
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 14X15
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 12X12
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Second
Dimensions 12X13
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 13X18
room 15
Type Family Room
Level N/A
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 10X12
Type Eating Area-Table Space
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 8X10
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 15X18
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 14X14
Bath None
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 100+ Years
Approx Year Built 1918
Parking Total 2
Exposure South
Exterior Building Type Brick
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Type Attached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
MRD Virtual Tour None
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Window/Wall Units - 2
CommunityFeatures Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major River Forest
Corporate Limits River Forest
Directions Lake St to Monroe, north to property. Corner of Monroe and Oak
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 90
Heat/Fuel Steam
High Sch Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High Sch Dist 200
Sewer Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
Water Lake Michigan, Public
Jr High/Middle School Roosevelt School
Jr High/Middle Dist 90
Township River Forest
Property / Lot Details
Lot Dimensions 35X104
Lot Size Source County Records
Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Ownership Fee Simple
Type Detached 2 Stories
Property Type Detached Single

Financials

Financing Cash
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 15122010260000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $14,207
Tax Exemptions Homeowner, Senior
Tax Year 2022
$600,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12127758
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 54 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 2 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 08/02/2024
Year Built 1918
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