Sold307d on marketHistoric · 113 yrs
704 Monroe Ave
River Forest, IL, 60305 • 60305 • Cook County
$475,000
$231/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,055Sqft
0.2 acLot
1913Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1913 · 113 years of history
2-Car Garage
Off Alley · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
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307 days on market
Established listing
$231/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1913 · Historic
Opportunity awaits at 704 Monroe - located ideally in the center of River Forest on a charming brick-lined street. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home needs extensive renovation and TLC but offers so much potential on a wonderful block with a deep lot. Potential to add primary suite on first floor, while still maintaining formal living and dining space. Lot size is 50 x 174. Taxes are $9,316.70. Property sold "as-is" - turn your vision into reality in this coveted location.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,962/month
Principal & Interest$2,328
Property Tax$475
Insurance$158
Down payment20% ($95,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $380,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1913
HeatingRadiator(s)
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot8,698 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1913
Stories2
Systems
HeatingRadiator(s)
CoolingNone
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Alley, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot8,698 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60305
Annual tax$9,316
Parcel1512201024
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Radiator(s)
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Alley
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second17×17 ft289 sqft
Bedroom2
Second17×14 ft238 sqft
Bedroom3
Second12×9 ft108 sqft
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market307
Est. value$497,100
Est. rent$7,592/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$231
On marketMar 6, 2025
PostedMar 6, 2025
Last sold$475,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMar 28, 2025
Tour days6
Views22
How are the schools in River Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
River Forest, IL, 60305
Price history
16 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 6, 2025Sold$475,000$231Public Record
Mar 27, 2025Sold$475,000$231MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 26, 2025Pending Sale$499,000$243MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 11, 2025Contingent$499,000$243MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 11, 2025Price Change$499,000$243MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 6, 2025Listed For Sale$525,000$255MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 14, 2023Sold$415,000$202MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 22, 2023Contingent$415,000$202MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 18, 2023Listed For Sale$415,000$202MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 9, 2020Listing Removed$415,000$202Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Feb 27, 2020Price Change$415,000$202Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Jun 7, 2019Price Change$425,000$207Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
May 11, 2019Price Change$439,000$214Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Apr 2, 2019Price Change$450,000$219Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Mar 19, 2019Price Change$475,000$231Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Mar 8, 2019Listed For Sale$499,000$243Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Sold$475,000
Jun 6, 2025•$231/sqft•Public Record
Sold$475,000
Mar 27, 2025•$231/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$499,000
Mar 26, 2025•$243/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$499,000
Mar 11, 2025•$243/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$499,000
Mar 11, 2025•$243/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$525,000
Mar 6, 2025•$255/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$415,000
Jun 14, 2023•$202/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$415,000
May 22, 2023•$202/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$415,000
May 18, 2023•$202/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$415,000
Jun 9, 2020•$202/sqft•Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Price Change$415,000
Feb 27, 2020•$202/sqft•Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Price Change$425,000
Jun 7, 2019•$207/sqft•Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Price Change$439,000
May 11, 2019•$214/sqft•Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Price Change$450,000
Apr 2, 2019•$219/sqft•Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Price Change$475,000
Mar 19, 2019•$231/sqft•Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Listed For Sale$499,000
Mar 8, 2019•$243/sqft•Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$9,317$40,000
Apr 10, 2022$10,990$40,191
Apr 10, 2021$10,635$40,191
Apr 10, 2020$10,516$40,191
Apr 10, 2019$10,357$39,536
Apr 10, 2018$9,802$39,536
Apr 10, 2017$9,798$39,536
Apr 10, 2016$9,961$35,245
Apr 10, 2015$9,717$35,245
Apr 10, 2014$8,928$35,245
Apr 10, 2013$9,754$37,199
Apr 10, 2012$9,953$37,199
Apr 10, 2011$9,852$37,199
Apr 10, 2010$10,174$46,085
Apr 10, 2009$9,753$46,085
Apr 10, 2008$8,937$48,512
Apr 10, 2007$8,780$42,886
Apr 10, 2006$8,204$42,886
Apr 10, 2005$7,839$42,886
Apr 10, 2004$6,972$32,444
Apr 10, 2003$6,682$32,444
Apr 10, 2002$6,421$32,444
Apr 10, 2001$5,420$24,348
Apr 10, 2000$5,368$24,348
Apr 10, 1999$4,551$24,348
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Local context around this listing
River Forest, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
Arlington HeightsChicagoCiceroDes PlainesElginEvanstonOrland ParkPalatine
Nearby zip codes
60305
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