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.
Closed
$475,000
704 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
3beds
2,055sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
8,698 sqft lot
$476,600 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 28, 2025 at 07:15am
Listing courtesy of:
Zachary Knebel 773-290-9293,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Camille Hoover 708-207-1214,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Elissa Palermo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12299262

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Heating
- Radiator(s)
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,055
- Total interior livable area: 2,055 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Open
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Driveway (Off Alley)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,698 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 174
Details
- Parcel number: 15122010240000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: River Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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