$600,000
SOLD MAR 24, 2026

1407 Monroe Ave River Forest, IL 60305

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
1928 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 24, 2026

$231 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

4 on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2026

The opportunity of a lifetime awaits in this incredible, stately brick home on a 50x188 deep lot in coveted River Forest. First time on the market in over 70 years, the home has been lovingly maintained and is ready for its next chapter. This sunny home is filled with positive energy and good vibes! Gorgeous oak floors on both the 1st and 2nd levels. Amazing stained glass, leaded, and picture windows can be found throughout this impressive property, which is beaming with vintage charm. The 1st floor features a lovely living room, dining room, and family room. An additional sunroom off the kitchen overlooks the gorgeous backyard. The 2nd floor is well laid out with 3 large bedrooms and oversized closets. Massive finished basement space adds to the possibilities. A functional floor plan makes redesign easy. A sprawling backyard oasis features a full-car garage. It doesn't get better. Gather your ideas, your next home awaits!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Nasatir

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125359 Listed on: 02/18/2026

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Jeremy Steward

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475177221

Last Buyer's Agent

Danielle Dowell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475125415

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,385

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 188

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Willard Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,385

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2600
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Heated Sun Room
  • Window Features: Some Stained Glass
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Detached, Side Apron, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 188
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13385
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/24/2026 03/24/26 Sold $600,000 +14.3% $231 / Sq Ft
02/22/2026 02/22/26 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2026 02/18/26 For Sale $525,000 -- $202 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $13,385 $54,862 $14,335 $40,527
2024 $13,385 $54,862 $14,335 $40,527
2023 $14,127 $54,862 $14,335 $40,527
2022 $14,127 $49,906 $12,455 $37,451
2021 $13,656 $49,905 $12,455 $37,450
2020 $13,468 $49,905 $12,455 $37,450
2019 $11,264 $42,456 $11,280 $31,176
2018 $10,660 $42,456 $11,280 $31,176
2017 $10,653 $42,456 $11,280 $31,176
2016 $11,370 $39,626 $9,400 $30,226
2015 $11,102 $39,626 $9,400 $30,226
2014 $10,196 $39,626 $9,400 $30,226
2013 $10,710 $42,465 $9,400 $33,065
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12570907

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-208-011-0000

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