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555 Monroe AVE River Forest, IL 60305
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
8,698 Sqft Lot
Key Details
Sold Price $1,260,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 12328394
Sold Date 05/09/25
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $18,255
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 8,698 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 50 X 174
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
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!
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area River Forest
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished, Full
Interior
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Landscaped
Building Description Frame, No
Sewer Public Sewer, Other
Water Lake Michigan, Public
Structure Type Frame
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Lincoln Elementary School
Middle Schools Roosevelt School
High Schools Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
School District 90 , 90, 200
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Julie Downey • Compass
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