507 Monroe AVE, River Forest, IL 60305
507 Monroe AVE, River Forest, IL 60305
507 Monroe AVE, River Forest, IL 60305
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$879,900
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

MLS Listing ID 12708621

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1941

Annual Tax Amount $15,482

Tax Year 2024

Lot Dimensions 50X174

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Welcome to this classic brick Colonial in one of River Forest's most convenient and desirable in-town locations. Filled with natural light, this is the kind of place that feels like home from the moment you walk in-and one that gives you the space and flexibility to settle in and enjoy everyday life. Mornings here start off easy, with sunlight pouring into the main living spaces and plenty of room to move through the day without feeling cramped. The spacious living room with a gas fireplace is a comfortable place to unwind at the end of the day, while the updated eat-in kitchen is the kind of spot where meals, homework, and casual conversation all seem to happen naturally. A formal dining room gives you room to host holidays or dinner with friends, and the first-floor den with new windows in 2024 is perfect for working from home, reading, or just finding a quiet corner when you need one. Upstairs, the three spacious bedrooms offer a calm retreat, with hardwood floors throughout and a vintage hall bath that adds a little character to the mix. The finished basement gives you even more room to spread out, whether you're using the cozy family room with wood-burning fireplace for movie nights, setting up the fourth bedroom as an office or guest space, or simply appreciating the extra storage that helps keep life organized. Outside, the beautifully landscaped yard feels like an extension of the home. The pressed-concrete patio is ideal for summer dinners, morning coffee, or relaxing after a long day, and the fenced yard gives you space to garden, play, or let pets enjoy the outdoors. With a large lot, a two-car garage, and a storage shed, there's room here for both everyday living and the extras that make a house feel easy to live in. And the location makes daily life especially convenient. You're within walking distance of the Metra, Green Line, River Forest Town Center, Roosevelt Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School, and the River Forest Public Library, so errands, school drop-offs, commuting, and weekend plans are all close at hand. It's the kind of home that offers classic charm, comfortable living, and a lifestyle that feels both connected and easy.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area River Forest

Rooms

Basement Finished, Exterior Entry, Full

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log

Equipment CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick,Cedar, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan, Public

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Brick,Cedar

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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