700 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

$600,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,123  sqft
Built in 1918

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!


Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Office
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Window/Wall Units - 2
Heating:
Steam
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
90
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
15122010260000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
@properties Christie's International Real Estate, Elizabeth Badrinath

About River Forest, IL

Housing

Number of Units
3,917
Median Home Value
$600,671
Median Rent
$1,070

12.61% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.50% are vacant.

Commute

Car
35.30%
Public Transportation
14.29%
Walk to Work
2.17%
Work from Home
46.77%
Other
0.18%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
10,763
Median Age
39.90
Median Household Size
2.80

Education

High School
5.45%
Associate’s Degree
3.46%
Bachelor’s Degree
38.58%
Graduate Degree
42.11%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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