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$1,249,900
18 Days On Site

555 Monroe Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
4
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath

SqFt

/SqFt
1920
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass

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Light, bright, move in ready, totally classic center entrance Colonial situated in the most convenient pocket of River Forest. First floor features generous foyer, sun drenched living room with lovely mantle and built-in bookcases. Formal dining room with built-in cabinets and plenty of space to host large groups for sit down dinners. Massive eat-in kitchen features island, tons of counter space, plenty of storage, newer high end appliances, fully open eat-in area with gorgeous fireplace. Kitchen opens to family room with distinctive molding and space to spare! The star of the first floor is enormous screened porch with soaring cathedral ceilings overlooks professionally landscaped, lush, private yard. + beautiful Patio / hardscaping and *rare* three car garage Second floor includes primary suite with walk in closet and en-suite bathroom, plus another 3 large bedrooms, 2nd updated bathroom and jumbo-sized laundry room with custom cabinetry for copious storage for maximum organization. Stylish basement completely remodeled in 2021 with extensive improvements including updated plumbing, updated electrical, and brand new cleanout/water service-2024. Basement has tons of space with large rec room, 5th bedroom featuring stunning and thoughtfully designed en-suite bathroom, charming Butler's pantry, and additional storage. Plus new furnace, hot water heater, washer + dryer Classic home, designer's vision throughout, highly sought after block in hyper-prime/walkable location only a few short blocks from Metra, Green Line, shopping, dining, downtown Oak Park, library, parks, award winning schools, and more!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,249,900
Days On Site 
18 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
N/A
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.1997 Acres
Year Built 
1920
MLS® Number 
12328394
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$18,255.56
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.1997
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
3
Parking 
Garage Door OpenerOn SiteDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public SewerOther
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
Basement 
Partially FinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomWood BurningGas Log
Fireplaces 
2
Heating 
Natural Gas
Interior 
Entrance Foyer
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 14X11Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 14X10Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 18X12Level - Basement
Breakfast Room 
Dimensions - 12X10Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 14X14Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 13X13Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 17X6Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 17X10Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space,Island
Laundry 
Dimensions - 13X8Level - Second
Living Room 
Dimensions - 25X14Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 17X13Level - Second
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 19X12Level - Basement
Screened Porch 
Dimensions - 15X13Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Lot Features 
Landscaped
Patio And Porch 
Screened
Roof 
Asphalt
Community Features
MLS Area 
River Forest
School District 
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Township 
River Forest
Schools
School District
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School
Roosevelt School
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass



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