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!
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$1,260,000
555 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
5beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,698.93 Square Feet Lot
$1,339,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$5,532 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,339,900
$1.19M - $1.50M
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Gorgeous fireplaceEn-suite bathroomEnormous screened porchNewer high end appliancesMassive eat-in kitchenThree car garageCustom cabinetry
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Listing courtesy of:
Maria Cullerton 312-501-2033,
Compass
Bought with:
Julie Downey
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12328394
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X10
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X14
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,698 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 174
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 15122140020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Other
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: River Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2025 | Sold | $1,260,000+0.8% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12328394 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Contingent | $1,249,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12328394 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,249,900+58.2% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12328394 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2018 | Sold | $790,000-3.5% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09880361 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2018 | Pending sale | $819,000 |
Source: Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC #09880361 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2018 | Price change | $819,000-1.9% |
Source: Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC #09880361 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $835,000 |
Source: Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC #09880361 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $88,000 +25.7% |
| 2023 | $18,256 -11.6% | $70,000 +3.9% |
| 2022 | $20,650 +3.7% | $67,366 |
| 2021 | $19,914 +2% | $67,366 |
| 2020 | $19,528 +19.8% | $67,366 +20.4% |
| 2019 | $16,301 -0.8% | $55,939 |
| 2018 | $16,440 +0.4% | $55,939 |
| 2017 | $16,381 +24.9% | $55,939 +24.2% |
| 2016 | $13,110 -3.8% | $45,035 -5.5% |
| 2015 | $13,632 +1.9% | $47,631 -5.9% |
| 2014 | $13,379 +0.1% | $50,620 -2.5% |
| 2013 | $13,371 -2.1% | $51,896 |
| 2012 | $13,656 +0.5% | $51,896 |
| 2011 | $13,590 +5.1% | $51,896 -10.8% |
| 2010 | $12,933 +3.3% | $58,150 |
| 2009 | $12,518 +7.5% | $58,150 -5% |
| 2008 | $11,648 +1.5% | $61,211 +11.1% |
| 2007 | $11,471 +6.9% | $55,104 |
| 2006 | $10,729 +4.3% | $55,104 |
| 2005 | $10,290 +13.4% | $55,104 +28.7% |
| 2004 | $9,078 +4% | $42,822 |
| 2003 | $8,725 +4.1% | $42,822 |
| 2002 | $8,385 +21.3% | $42,822 +40.5% |
| 2001 | $6,910 +1% | $30,482 |
| 2000 | $6,841 -1.3% | $30,482 |
| 1999 | $6,931 | $30,482 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Roosevelt School
- High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- District: 90
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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