For sale Home

Listed Dec 2, 2025

$649,000 Est. $4,293/mo

700 Monroe Avenue

  • 4

    Beds

  • 3

    Baths

  • 2,123

    Sq ft

The story

  • Basement

SELLER SAYS SELL!!! 100K PRICE REDUCTION. Solid Structure. Endless possibility. Prime River Forest Location. Bring your design visions to River Forest's most desired tree-line streets. 700 Monroe Ave offers the rare chance to create a dream home from the inside out - the interior is ready for a full gut rehab, while key exterior updates are already complete. The home's handsome brick facade has been fully tuck-pointed, ensuring long-term structural integrity and a new two-car garage has just been built- major expenses already handled. Inside is a blank canvass awaiting your custom floor plan, finishes and fixtures. Nestled among stately homes and mature trees, sits moments from River Forest's top-rated schools, METRA station, parks and Lake Street dining. Whether you're a builder, investor or homeowner ready to craft a truly personalized residence, the groundwork is here-and the potential is exceptional. PROPERTY SOLD AS-IS, Showings by appointment 24 hours notice please.

Facts & features

Home type

Home

Year built

1918

Price per sq ft

$306

Parking

2-car garage

Included features

  • Fireplace

    1 fireplace

  • Basement

    Yes

  • Cooling

    Wall Unit(s)

  • Heating

    Steam

  • Water Source

    Lake Michigan, Public

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Mortgage calculator

Estimated monthly payment

$4,293 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $3,454
  • Property tax $649
  • Insurance $189

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Broker Name

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Agent

Thomas Palmen