$799,000

Estimated payment $4,954/month

Total Views 10,452
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,123 Sq Ft
$376 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Tennis Courts
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • 4-minute walk to Centennial Park

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.

Listing Agent

Thomas Palmen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475173049 Listed on: 12/02/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,601

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 35x104
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,123 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,601

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2123
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 35X104
  • 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: 9600.59
  • Tax Year: 2023
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $9,601 $55,000 $4,732 $50,268
2024 $9,601 $55,000 $4,732 $50,268
2023 $14,207 $55,000 $4,732 $50,268
2022 $14,207 $50,154 $4,095 $46,059
2021 $13,733 $50,153 $4,095 $46,058
2020 $13,543 $50,153 $4,095 $46,058
2019 $13,659 $50,173 $3,731 $46,442
2018 $10,680 $50,173 $3,731 $46,442
2017 $10,455 $50,173 $3,731 $46,442
2016 $13,402 $44,157 $3,094 $41,063
2015 $13,126 $44,157 $3,094 $41,063
2014 $12,039 $44,157 $3,094 $41,063
2013 $12,127 $45,608 $3,094 $42,514
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/02/2025 12/02/25 Price Changed $799,000 0.0% $376 / Sq Ft
12/02/2025 12/02/25 For Sale $799,000 +35.0% $376 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 Sold $592,000 -1.3% $279 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/08/2024 08/08/24 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 For Sale $600,000 -- $283 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $592,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12511397

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-201-026-0000