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507 Monroe Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305
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Bed 4

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Bath 3

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Welcome to this classic brick Colonial in one of River Forest's most convenient and desirable in-town locations. Filled with natural light, this is the kind of place that feels like home from the moment you walk in-and one that gives you the space and flexibility to settle in and enjoy everyday life. Mornings here start off easy, with sunlight pouring into the main living spaces and plenty of room to move through the day without feeling cramped. The spacious living room with a gas fireplace is a comfortable place to unwind at the end of the day, while the updated eat-in kitchen is the kind of spot where meals, homework, and casual conversation all seem to happen naturally. A formal dining room gives you room to host holidays or dinner with friends, and the first-floor den with new windows in 2024 is perfect for working from home, reading, or just finding a quiet corner when you need one. Upstairs, the three spacious bedrooms offer a calm retreat, with hardwood floors throughout and a vintage hall bath that adds a little character to the mix. The finished basement gives you even more room to spread out, whether you're using the cozy family room with wood-burning fireplace for movie nights, setting up the fourth bedroom as an office or guest space, or simply appreciating the extra storage that helps keep life organized. Outside, the beautifully landscaped yard feels like an extension of the home. The pressed-concrete patio is ideal for summer dinners, morning coffee, or relaxing after a long day, and the fenced yard gives you space to garden, play, or let pets enjoy the outdoors. With a large lot, a two-car garage, and a storage shed, there's room here for both everyday living and the extras that make a house feel easy to live in. And the location makes daily life especially convenient. You're within walking distance of the Metra, Green Line, River Forest Town Center, Roosevelt Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School, and the River Forest Public Library, so errands, school drop-offs, commuting, and weekend plans are all close at hand. It's the kind of home that offers classic charm, comfortable living, and a lifestyle that feels both connected and easy.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $879,900

AD Id : 88377872

MLS Id : MRD12708621

Beds : 4

Year Built : 1941

Garage : 2

County : Cook

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 3 Room Types: Sun Room, Recreation Room, Storage

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 8

    Interior Features

    Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1941

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 50X174 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: Colonial Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$879900

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $15482.12 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 15122140140000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 2 Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 2

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School Junior High School: Roosevelt School Senior High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Location Information

    City: River Forest Direction: Just north of Lake Street on Monroe Avenue. Four blocks west of Harlem Avenue.
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MLS: MRED #12708621 LISTED BY: Brian Behan, @properties Christie's International Real Estate 312-254-0200 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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