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611 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL, 60305

$775,000

Home List Price

$9,203*

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3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
1,819 SqFt
$426/SqFt
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611 Monroe Ave, River Forest$775,000

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$9,203*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1921
HeatingSteam, Radiant
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceWood Burning, Gas Starter
MLS #12035215
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 611 Monroe Ave

Welcome to the Perfect River Forest Home! This stunning property is in a prime location and has everything a new owner needs. Longtime owners have cared for and meticulously maintained this home. Beautiful kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, granite countertops, tons of storage and a convenient breakfast bar. The living room is bright and spacious and features a wonderful wood-burning fireplace with built-in shelves which adds warmth and charm to the space. Separate dining room is an excellent spot for hosting dinner parties and holidays. The first floor is complete with a newly updated and darling powder room, two closets with professional closet systems and hardwood floors throughout. Three large bedrooms with great closet space also complete with professional closet systems. The Juliet balcony off the primary bedroom is a perfect spot for your morning coffee or read a book and relax! The updated bathroom ensures modern comfort and style and offers an extra closet! The basement has additional living space with a recreation room, full bar, and a full bathroom. Laundry and more storage are also found in the lower level. One of the highlights of this property is the picturesque yard. The professional landscaping provides privacy and beauty! Sprinkler system takes away the hassle of watering the lawn and landscape! Enjoy entertaining space and grill your favorite meals or hang out by the firewall feature. This is truly an oasis to escape and unwind! Off alley parking with a 2 car garage that is spotless and great for winter months! Schools and Parks are blocks away as well as popular stores like Jewel, Whole Foods, and Panera Bread. Convenient location to the Green Line and metra station. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own this home!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1921
  • Living Area: 1,819 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
  • Office Phone: (847) 749-0842
  • Listing Agent: Kelly O'Brien

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Disposal, Range Hood, Water Purifier
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Steam, Radiant
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Oak Park & River Forest High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Roosevelt School, Public District Grades 5-8
  • Lincoln Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-4

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Lake St to Monroe. 2 blocks North on Monroe. Home on east side of the street.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $775,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $426/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $13,613
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Housing Market Comparison

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River Forest, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$497K

Med. Price/SqFt

$249

Avg. Days On Market

45

# of Sold Homes

15

611 Monroe Ave vs River Forest

11 DAYS ON ROCKET

-34 Days

$775,000

+$278K More

$426/SqFt

+$177 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $278K more than the Median Sold Price and $177/SqFt more than other homes in River Forest, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12035215

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
  • Office Phone: (847) 749-0842
  • Listing Agent: Kelly O'Brien

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2019$13,613$47,280
2018$12,885$47,280
2017$13,554$49,663

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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9
/10

  • Lincoln Elementary School

  • 511 Park Ave

  • 0.46 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-4

Middle School

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8
/10

  • Roosevelt School

  • 7560 Oak Ave

  • 0.18 miles

  • Public District Grades 5-8

High School

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9
/10

  • Oak Park & River Forest High School

  • 201 N Scoville Ave

  • 1.15 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $82,083. Most River Forest, IL residents have annual incomes less than $35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 611 Monroe Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 611 Monroe Ave property is $775,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 611 Monroe Ave is a house located in River Forest, Illinois, 60305.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 611 Monroe Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 611 Monroe Ave are:
Lincoln Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Roosevelt School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Oak Park & River Forest High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2019 is $13,613 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 611 Monroe Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 611 Monroe Ave is 1,819 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 611 Monroe Ave is 1921.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›River Forest›60305›611 Monroe Ave

This home is located at 611 Monroe Ave in River Forest, IL and zip code 60305. This 1,819 square foot home was built in 1921. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $775,000.

In April 2024, from all listings sold in River Forest, IL there were more than 3 sold above asking price, over 6 sold below and more than 6 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in River Forest, IL increased by 22.7% between March 2024 and April 2024. While the average time on the market in April 2024 was 45 days, the median list price was $497,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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