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820 Monroe
River Forest, IL 60305

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 / 1 Baths
  • Built In 1924
Price

$1,295,000

Est Payment
$9,070 / month (details)  
Taxes
$26,468  
Beds
5  
Baths
4 / 1  
Rooms
14  
Type
Detached Single  
Sq. Ft.
n/a  
Lot Size
65x187  
Built
1924  
Neighborhood
River Forest  
MLS
#12432340
Status
Active (0 days)

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!

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Property Details

Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
Hardwood
24X15
Dining Room
Main
Hardwood
18X9
Kitchen
Main
Hardwood
32X19
Family Room
Main
Hardwood
17X14
Laundry
Basement
11X9
Master Bedroom
Second
19X14
Bedroom 2
Second
13X16
Bedroom 3
Second
13X16
Bedroom 4
Second
24X11
Bedroom 5
Third
14X12
Office
Main
Hardwood
11X11
Foyer
Main
Hardwood
21X8
Mud Room
Basement
9X9
Recreation Room
Basement
26X14
Bar/Entertainment
Basement
6X12
Play Room
Basement
8X8
Utility Room-Lower Level
Basement
17X17
Game Room
Basement
18X16
Bonus Room
Third
35X24

Utilities

  • Heating Forced Air
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Water Public
  • Sewer Public Sewer

Additional Information

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop
Parking
2 Garage Spaces, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Schools
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch (200), Roosevelt School (90), Willard Elementary School (90)

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Principal & Interest
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Assessments
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Home Insurance
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Mortgage Insurance
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Listing History

08-01-2025 Listed at $1,295,000
Last Modified 8/2/25 1:26 PM

Nearby Transportation

  • Bus 90 0.4 mi
  • Bus 72 1.0 mi
  • Union Pacific West 0.8 mi
  • Green Line 0.7 mi
  • I 290 West 1.5 mi
  • I 290 East 1.5 mi
  • I 88 East 4.0 mi
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