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700 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL

$649,000

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4

Beds

2

Baths

2,123

Square feet

About 700 Monroe Avenue

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.

Features of 700 Monroe Avenue

MLS® # 12511397
Price $649,000
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2.00
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 2
Square Footage 2,123
Year Built 1918
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Status Active

Community Information

Address 700 Monroe Avenue
Area River Forest
City River Forest
County Cook
State IL
Zip Code 60305

Amenities

Parking Spaces 2
Parking Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
# of Garages 2
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Heating Steam
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Wood Burning
Stories 2 Stories
Has Basement Yes
Basement Unfinished, Full

Exterior

Exterior Brick

School Information

District 200
Elementary Lincoln Elementary School
Middle Roosevelt School
High Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Additional Information

Days on Market 286
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees Freq. Not Applicable

Listing Details

Office@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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