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$1,295,000
5 Days On Site

820 Monroe Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
5
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
1924
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass
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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!

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Price 
$1,295,000
Days On Site 
5 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
N/A
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1924
MLS® Number 
12432340
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$26,468
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
20 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 days agoStatus changed to Active
6 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
On SiteAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherFreezerDisposalWine RefrigeratorCooktop
Basement 
Partially FinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Fireplaces 
1
Heating 
Forced Air
Interior 
Entrance Foyer
Bar/Entertainment 
Dimensions - 6X12Level - Basement
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 13X16Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 13X16Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 24X11Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 14X12Level - Third
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 35X24Level - Third
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 18X9Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 17X14Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 21X8Level - Main
Game Room 
Dimensions - 18X16Level - Basement
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 32X19Level - MainDescription - Island,Custom Cabinetry,Pantry,SolidSurfaceCounter,Updated Kitchen
Laundry 
Dimensions - 11X9Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 24X15Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 19X14Level - Second
Mud Room 
Dimensions - 9X9Level - Basement
Office 
Dimensions - 11X11Level - Main
Play Room 
Dimensions - 8X8Level - Basement
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 26X14Level - Basement
Utility Room-Lower Level 
Dimensions - 17X17Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Roof 
Tile
Community Features
MLS Area 
River Forest
School District 
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Township 
River Forest
Schools
School District
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
Middle School
Roosevelt School
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass



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