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Sold on 04/07/2025
Maria Cullerton of Compass

555 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$1,260,000

Last sold 04/07/2025 after 3 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

House not for sale

About 555 Monroe Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1920
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,699 Sqft
Parking 3 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
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!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Maria Cullerton
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12328394 • last updated 1 year ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 11 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 12328394
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.1997
Property Tax $ 18255.56
Year Built 1920
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 1
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 11
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 2
Exterior
Roof Asphalt
Construction Frame
# Garage Spaces 3
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Landscaped
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area River Forest
County Cook
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary School District 90
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Middle School District 90
Middle School Roosevelt School
High School District 200
APN 15122140020000
Directions North Of Lake Street And East Of Lathrop
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • May 2025
    Public Records
  • May 29, 2025 Sold
    $1,260,000
  • May 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12328394
  • May 17, 2025 Sold
    $1,260,000 (+0.8%)
  • Apr 10, 2025 Active
    —
  • Apr 4, 2025 Listed
    $1,249,900 (+58.2%)
  • Jun 2018
    Public Records
  • Jun 12, 2018 Sold
    $790,000
  • Jun 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09880361
  • Jun 7, 2018 Sold
    $790,000 (-3.5%)
  • May 17, 2018 Pending
    —
  • Apr 30, 2018 Contingent
    —
  • Apr 12, 2018 Price Change
    $819,000 (-1.9%)
  • Mar 9, 2018 Listed
    $835,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $18,256 -11.6%
    $70,000 +3.91%
  • 2022
    $20,650 +3.7%
    $67,366
  • 2021
    $19,914 +2.0%
    $67,366
  • 2020
    $19,528 +19.8%
    $67,366 +20.43%
  • 2019
    $16,301 -0.8%
    $55,939
  • 2018
    $16,440 +0.4%
    $55,939
  • 2017
    $16,381 +24.9%
    $55,939 +24.21%
  • 2016
    $13,110 -3.8%
    $45,035 -5.45%
  • 2015
    $13,632 +1.9%
    $47,631
  • 2014
    $13,379 +0.1%
    —
  • 2013
    $13,371
    —
  • 555 Monroe Ave
    $1.26M
  • River Forest
    —
  • 60305
    $399K +2% y/y
  • River Forest
    $399K +2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
551 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $918,000 4/2 2,319 0.01
559 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,457,000 4/3 3,088 0.01
547 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,434,000 4/2 2,747 0.02
543 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $892,000 4/2 2,168 0.03
603 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,404,000 6/3 3,888 0.03
550 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,141,000 4/2 2,262 0.04
539 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $962,000 4/2 2,262 0.04
607 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $834,000 3/1 2,095 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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