820 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305
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820 Monroe Avenue,River Forest, IL 60305
$1,295,000
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:andrew gagliardo
Office:compass
MLS#:12432340
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$1,295,000
About this home
Classic, massive, brick, and beautiful! This solid, Buurma-built, side entrance Colonial updated with relaxed glamour in mind and located in highly sought after heart of River Forest. A rarely available 'must see' home that's move-in ready blend of timeless elegance and sophisticatedly designed recent renovations. 5 bedrooms, plus tandem room, 4.5 baths, all renovated (2019-2023). First floor offers large living/dining combo with leaded glass French doors, spacious foyer, first floor family room directly adjacent to Debbie Sheehan Design custom kitchen, renovated in 2021 featuring high-end appliances, massive 11 foot quartz dining island, Mark Menna custom cabinets, walk-in pantry, wine refrigerator and mini-butler's pantry. First floor also has well appointed 1st floor office and powder room updated in classic style. 2nd floor with luxurious primary bedroom includes stunning en-suite bath with walk in shower, heated floors, and marble tile renovated 2023. 2nd and 3rd jumbo-sized bedrooms both with double walk-in closets plus double access to tandem bedroom. 2nd floor also has another full bathroom with double vanity and loads of storage, renovated 2023. Massive finished 3rd floor offers versatile living space that's the entire footprint of the house and includes 5th bedroom, additional office, giant playroom room/guest area, plus a stylish bathroom with soaking tub, renovated in 2021. Finished basement is an entertainer's dream with open floorplan pool table/game room, long bar, rec room and 2nd private office, 4th full bathroom renovated in 2019 with walk-in shower, stylish mudroom added in 2020 and conveniently accessed from the 2-car attached garage. Garage also boasts additional storage, workshop area, wall storage hooks galore, space for bikes and more! 65x187 landscaped lot is fully fenced and gated with spacious yard, hardscaping for play/basketball and brick patio. Dual zoned AC and a newer high-efficiency boiler (2021). Hyper-prime location for pedestrians of every age! Walk to schools, parks, library, Metra, Green Line, padded workout track, shopping, dining, convenient to both River Forest Town Center and Downtown Oak Park. Expertly designed updates and high design finishes throughout all 4 levels of this classic beauty with room for everyone- plus space to spare! 5,162 total sq feet of living space does NOT include 566 sq foot attached garage 3rd floor 1,046 2nd floor 1,366 1st floor 1,665 Lower level 1,616
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Home facts
- Year built:1924
- Listing Id #:12432340
- Added:13 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 15, 2025 at 06:36 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:1
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Tile
- Year built:1924
Schools
- High school:Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- Middle school:Roosevelt School
- Elementary school:Willard Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,295,000
- Tax amount:$26,468 (2023)
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