This stunning brick Dutch Colonial is located in the center of River Forest. Featuring three bedrooms on the second level and an additional bedroom in the lower level, this home is sure to impress from the moment you walk through the door. The expansive floor plan is seamless for entertaining and offers many layout options. Highlights include a custom-designed kitchen curated by North & Madison that opens to the dining and family room areas, as well as a generous living room that connects to a sunroom, which could easily serve as an office or playroom. The large primary suite on the second level features a walk-in closet, access to a screened-in porch, and options to add a primary bath. Additionally, a third-floor walk-up attic provides endless potential. The basement was thoughtfully planned and renovated in 2024 to include a full bath, an additional bedroom, a beautiful laundry area, a large storage room, and two recreation areas equipped with cabinetry and space for entertaining. New roof this year too!! Fantastic location, walkable to award winning schools, parks, El/Metra and steps to Concordia. Don't miss this special home.
Contingent
$989,000
943 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
4beds
2,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
8,700 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$438/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning brick dutch colonialNew roof this year
- 24 days
- 708
- 44
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Listed by:
Colleen Navigato 708-989-0989,
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12727411
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Screened Porch, Attic, Foyer, Storage, Sitting Room, Bonus Room, Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X22
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X7
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 836 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X38
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X8
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X23
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X22
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X22
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 2,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,700 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 174
Details
- Parcel number: 15014090020000
- Special conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $438/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $740,000
- Annual tax amount: $19,797
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Contingent | $989,000$438/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12727411 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $989,000$438/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12727411 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2026 | Listing removed | $989,000$438/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12722946 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $989,000+83.5%$438/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12722946 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2019 | Sold | $539,000$238/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10297899 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2019 | Pending sale | $539,000$238/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #10297899 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $539,000$238/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff #10297899 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,798 -2.3% | $74,000 |
| 2023 | $20,258 +16.3% | $74,000 +37.2% |
| 2022 | $17,418 +3.8% | $53,940 |
| 2021 | $16,775 +2.3% | $53,940 |
| 2020 | $16,391 +15.5% | $53,940 +4% |
| 2019 | $14,186 -9.8% | $51,870 -13.1% |
| 2018 | $15,725 +0.2% | $59,690 |
| 2017 | $15,700 -1.9% | $59,690 +10.5% |
| 2016 | $16,000 +2.2% | $54,018 |
| 2015 | $15,650 +9% | $54,018 |
| 2014 | $14,363 -3% | $54,018 -5.2% |
| 2013 | $14,802 -2% | $56,968 |
| 2012 | $15,111 +0.7% | $56,968 |
| 2011 | $15,011 -7.8% | $56,968 -20.1% |
| 2010 | $16,275 +2.6% | $71,298 |
| 2009 | $15,859 +6.1% | $71,298 -5% |
| 2008 | $14,952 +4% | $75,051 +17.1% |
| 2007 | $14,377 +5.7% | $64,075 |
| 2006 | $13,597 +8.7% | $64,075 |
| 2005 | $12,510 +1.3% | $64,075 +14.5% |
| 2004 | $12,348 +4.5% | $55,965 |
| 2003 | $11,816 +4.1% | $55,965 |
| 2002 | $11,353 +25.4% | $55,965 +42.4% |
| 2001 | $9,054 +1% | $39,313 |
| 2000 | $8,963 +0% | $39,313 |
| 1999 | $8,963 | $39,313 |
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Neighborhood: 60305
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Willard Elementary 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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