For Sale6d on marketHistoric · 103 yrs
618 Monroe Ave
River Forest, IL, 60305 • 60305 • Cook County
$829,900
$371/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
2,239Sqft
0.23 acLot
1923Built
Property DNA
Georgian Style
Built 1923 · 103 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio · Porch
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Gas Starter · Family Room · Living Room
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
Asphalt · Concrete · Shared Driveway · Garage Door Opener · Yes · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 6 days ago · 1,918 views · 59 saves · Top 0% likely to sell soon
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$371/sqft
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1923 · Historic
Classic charm meets modern comfort in this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath all brick Georgian Revival. A light and bright entryway welcomes you in, flanked by formal living and dining rooms. The inviting living room features a wood burning fireplace and flows seamlessly into a sunroom. The formal dining room connects to a well-appointed kitchen with table space and stainless steel appliances. The spacious family room is a standout, featuring a gas fireplace, vaulted beamed ceiling, and skylights that fill the space with natural light. There is also a convenient half bath for guests. Upstairs, you'll find all three bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with dual closets, a cozy window seat, and a private balcony Two additional generously sized bedrooms and an updated hall bath with a soaking tub complete the main level. The unfinished basement offers great storage and a laundry area with sink, ready for your finishing touches. Step outside to a huge fenced backyard featuring a patio and fire pit and access to the 2 car detached garage. Unbeatable location just blocks to Whole Foods, Austin Gardens, the Oak Park Metra station, and with easy access to I-290 and the Green & Blue Lines. Zoned to highly rated Oak Park & River Forest High School. This is the perfect place to start your next chapter.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas fireplace, wood burning fireplace, and private balcony as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,106/month
Principal & Interest$3,999
Property Tax$830
Insurance$277
Down payment20% ($165,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.04% rate · 30yr fixed · $663,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1923
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s)
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot10,120 sqft
Days on Zillow6 Days
Price/sqft$371
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleGeorgian
Year built1923
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s)
CoolingCentral Air, Window Unit(s)
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Concrete, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Partial
Fireplaces2
FencingFenced
Lot10,120 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60305
Annual tax$17,625
Parcel1512207011
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Separate Dining Room
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Radiator(s)
Cooling
Central Air
Window Unit(s)
Laundry
In Unit
Sink
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Gas Starter
Family Room
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Exterior
Fire Pit
Parking
Asphalt
Concrete
Shared Driveway
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Porch
Community
Park
Tennis Court(s)
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second14×21 ft294 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Second12×17 ft204 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second12×10 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market6
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$371
On marketApr 2, 2026
PostedApr 2, 2026
Last sold$570,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,918
Favorites59
How are the schools in River Forest?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
River Forest, IL, 60305
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 2, 2026Listed For Sale$829,900$371MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 17, 2013Sold$570,000$255MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 17, 2012Listing Removed$575,000$257Oak Park - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Nickel Group
Apr 11, 2012Price Change$575,000$257Weichert Realtors
Nov 1, 2011Listed For Sale$586,000$262Weichert, Realtors-Nickel Group
Jun 5, 2010Listing Removed$620,000$277Remax In The Village, Realtors
Apr 7, 2010Listed For Sale$620,000$277Remax In The Village, Realtors
Mar 20, 2009Listing Removed$663,000$296Baird & Warner
Oct 24, 2008Price Change$663,000$296Baird & Warner
Sep 20, 2008Price Change$676,000$302Baird & Warner
Jul 31, 2008Listed For Sale$698,000$312Baird & Warner
Jun 5, 2008Listing Removed$719,000$321Number1Expert
Apr 15, 2008Listed For Sale$719,000$321Number1Expert
Aug 3, 2004Sold$583,000$260Public Record
Listed For Sale$829,900
Apr 2, 2026•$371/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$570,000
Jun 17, 2013•$255/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$575,000
Jun 17, 2012•$257/sqft•Oak Park - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Nickel Group
Price Change$575,000
Apr 11, 2012•$257/sqft•Weichert Realtors
Listed For Sale$586,000
Nov 1, 2011•$262/sqft•Weichert, Realtors-Nickel Group
Listing Removed$620,000
Jun 5, 2010•$277/sqft•Remax In The Village, Realtors
Listed For Sale$620,000
Apr 7, 2010•$277/sqft•Remax In The Village, Realtors
Listing Removed$663,000
Mar 20, 2009•$296/sqft•Baird & Warner
Price Change$663,000
Oct 24, 2008•$296/sqft•Baird & Warner
Price Change$676,000
Sep 20, 2008•$302/sqft•Baird & Warner
Listed For Sale$698,000
Jul 31, 2008•$312/sqft•Baird & Warner
Listing Removed$719,000
Jun 5, 2008•$321/sqft•Number1Expert
Listed For Sale$719,000
Apr 15, 2008•$321/sqft•Number1Expert
Sold$583,000
Aug 3, 2004•$260/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$16,938$65,186
Apr 9, 2022$16,212$53,623
Apr 9, 2021$15,641$53,623
Apr 9, 2020$16,229$56,510
Apr 9, 2019$15,088$52,033
Apr 9, 2018$14,282$52,033
Apr 9, 2017$16,450$59,552
Apr 9, 2016$15,457$50,547
Apr 9, 2015$15,145$50,547
Apr 9, 2014$13,889$50,547
Apr 9, 2013$13,864$51,766
Apr 9, 2012$14,130$51,766
Apr 9, 2011$13,931$51,766
Apr 9, 2010$13,919$56,575
Apr 9, 2009$13,414$56,575
Apr 9, 2008$13,628$68,163
Apr 9, 2007$13,377$58,300
Apr 9, 2006$12,392$58,300
Apr 9, 2005$11,237$58,300
Apr 9, 2004$10,987$51,175
Apr 9, 2003$10,548$51,175
Apr 9, 2002$10,136$51,175
Apr 9, 2001$8,504$38,171
Apr 9, 2000$8,421$38,171
Apr 9, 1999$8,046$38,171
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Local context around this listing
River Forest, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60305
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