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$1,295,000

Sold

7 months ago

820 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL

House

MLS® 12432340

5 Bed

5 Bath

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2 Parking

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size -
Garage Yes
Taxes $26,468
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 1924
MLS® Number 12432340

Property Address: 820 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305-1422

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Classic, massive, brick, and beautiful! This solid, Buurma-built, side entrance Colonial updated with relaxed glamour in mind and located in highly sought after heart of River Forest. A rarely available 'must see' home that's move-in ready blend of timeless elegance and sophisticatedly designed recent renovations. 5 bedrooms, plus tandem room, 4.5 baths, all renovated (2019-2023). First floor offers large living/dining combo with leaded glass French doors, spacious foyer, first floor family room directly adjacent to Debbie Sheehan Design custom kitchen, renovated in 2021 featuring high-end appliances, massive 11 foot quartz dining island, Mark Menna custom cabinets, walk-in pantry, wine refrigerator and mini-butler's pantry. First floor also has well appointed 1st floor office and powder room updated in classic style. 2nd floor with luxurious primary bedroom includes stunning en-suite bath with walk in shower, heated floors, and marble tile renovated 2023. 2nd and 3rd jumbo-sized bedrooms both with double walk-in closets plus double access to tandem bedroom. 2nd floor also has another full bathroom with double vanity and loads of storage, renovated 2023. Massive finished 3rd floor offers versatile living space that's the entire footprint of the house and includes 5th bedroom, additional office, giant playroom room/guest area, plus a stylish bathroom with soaking tub, renovated in 2021. Finished basement is an entertainer's dream with open floorplan pool table/game room, long bar, rec room and 2nd private office, 4th full bathroom renovated in 2019 with walk-in shower, stylish mudroom added in 2020 and conveniently accessed from the 2-car attached garage. Garage also boasts additional storage, workshop area, wall storage hooks galore, space for bikes and more! 65x187 landscaped lot is fully fenced and gated with spacious yard, hardscaping for play/basketball and brick patio. Dual zoned AC and a newer high-efficiency boiler (2021). Hyper-prime location for pedestrians of every age! Walk to schools, parks, library, Metra, Green Line, padded workout track, shopping, dining, convenient to both River Forest Town Center and Downtown Oak Park. Expertly designed updates and high design finishes throughout all 4 levels of this classic beauty with room for everyone- plus space to spare! 5, 162 total sq feet of living space does NOT include 566 sq foot attached garage 3rd floor 1, 046 2nd floor 1, 366 1st floor 1, 665 Lower level 1, 616
MLS® Number12432340
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1924
BasementPartially Finished, Full
DrivewayOn Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces2
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

Extras

Rooms

Change to metres

Bonus Room:Third Floor24 × 35 ft
Other:Basement17 × 17 ft
Other:Main Floor8 × 21 ft
Bedroom 3:Second Floor16 × 13 ft
Kitchen:Main Floor19 × 32 ft
Other:Basement12 × 6 ft
Bedroom 4:Second Floor11 × 24 ft
Master Bedroom:Second Floor14 × 19 ft
Bedroom 5:Third Floor12 × 14 ft
Laundry:Basement9 × 11 ft
Bedroom 2:Second Floor16 × 13 ft
Family Room:Main Floor14 × 17 ft
Office:Main Floor11 × 11 ft
Game Room:Basement16 × 18 ft
Other:Basement9 × 9 ft
Other:Basement8 × 8 ft
Dining Room:Main Floor9 × 18 ft
Living Room:Main Floor15 × 24 ft
Other:Basement14 × 26 ft

Price History

Aug 17, 2025End Date
$1,300,000Sold Price

Sold

Aug 1, 2025List Date
$1,295,000List Price
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820 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL

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