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Sold on 08/17/2025
Andrew Gagliardo of Compass
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820 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$1,300,000

Last sold 08/17/2025 after 16 Days

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

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About 820 Monroe Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1924
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
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! 5,162 total sq feet of living space does NOT include 566 sq foot attached garage 3rd floor 1,046 2nd floor 1,366 1st floor 1,665 Lower level 1,616
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Listing Agent - Andrew Gagliardo
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12432340 • last updated 11 months ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Forced Air
MLS # 12432340
Status Pending
SubType 3 Stories
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 26468
Year Built 1924
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 4
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Rooms 14
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Exterior
Roof Tile
Construction Brick
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area River Forest
County Cook
Elementary School Willard 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 15014140130000
Directions Chicago Ave North To Property
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  • Sep 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12432340
  • Sep 15, 2025 Sold
    $1,300,000 (+0.4%)
  • Sep 12, 2025 Pending
  • Aug 18, 2025 Active
  • Jul 3, 2025 Listed
    $1,295,000 (+68.2%)
  • Sep 2003
    Public Records
  • Sep 24, 2003 Sold
    $770,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $26,468 +24.0%
    $100,000 +43.82%
  • 2022
    $21,349 +3.7%
    $69,532
  • 2021
    $20,588 +2.0%
    $69,532
  • 2020
    $20,186 -11.5%
    $69,532 -9.55%
  • 2019
    $22,801 +5.6%
    $76,876
  • 2018
    $21,583 -9.8%
    $76,876 -9.65%
  • 2017
    $23,929 +12.4%
    $85,090 +23.94%
  • 2016
    $21,283 +2.0%
    $68,655
  • 2015
    $20,868 -2.9%
    $68,655
  • 2014
    $21,501 +10.8%
  • 2013
    $19,401
  • 820 Monroe Ave
    $1.3M
  • River Forest
  • 60305
    $550K +37% y/y
  • River Forest
    $564K +41% y/y
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Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
826 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,802,000 4/2 5,386 0.01
814 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,806,000 5/3 3,954 0.01
830 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $980,000 4/2 2,072 0.02
810 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $853,000 4/1 1,455 0.02
806 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,697,000 4/2 3,489 0.03
834 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,268,000 3/2 2,490 0.03
823 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $785,000 3/1 1,420 0.04
819 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $758,000 4/1 1,988 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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