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704 Monroe Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

Cook County

Key Facts

5Beds
6Baths
3,500Sq Ft
2026Year Built
0.20Lot (acres)
2Garage

Description

COMPLETE AND READY FOR OCCUPANCY! NEW CONSTRUCTION ALERT! BRAND NEW BUILD,,,, PER PLANS...5200 SQUARE FEET INCLUDING BASEMENT, 9 FOOT CEILINGS ON ALL LEVELS. 6 BEDROOMS, 5 FULL & 1 HALF BATHROOMS. SPECTACULAR PLANS INCLUDE: FIRST FLOOR CONSISTS OF A LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM, BUTLERS PANTRY, KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST AREA OVERLOOKING A COVERED TERRACE AREA, FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND FRENCH DOORS LEADING TO THE TERRACE AREAS, FIRST FLOOR EN-SUITE (PRIVATE) WITH STUNNING FULL BATH, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 1/2 BATHROOM FOR GUESTS & MUD ROOM WITH BUILT-INS. SECOND FLOOR CONSISTS OF 4 BEDROOMS & 3 FULL BATHROOMS, INCLUDING AN EN-SUITE AND THE PRIMARY SUITE WITH FIREPLACE, 2 WALK IN CLOSETS AND AN INCREDIBLE BATHROOM (FREE STANDING TUB, 2 VANITIES (INDIVIDUAL), PRIVATE SHOWER AREA, LINEN CLOSET). 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. THE FULL FINISHED BASEMENT IS MASSIVE & INCLUDES FAMILY ROOM W/ FIREPLACE AND A GAME AREA WITH A WET BAR & BEVERAGE COOLER, 1 BEDROOM, 1 FULL BATHROOM, WORK OUT ROOM, ADDITIONAL LAUNDRY ROOM AND STORAGE. SOME OF MANY FEATURES INCLUDE 3 FIREPLACES TOTAL (PRIMARY BEDROOM, 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM AND BASEMENT FAMILY ROOM), CUSTOM LIGHTING, CUSTOM TILE WORK, REAR TERRACES (COVERED AND UNCOVERED), FINISHES INCLUDE: WHITE OAK FLOORING THROUGHOUT, EXPANSIVE FOYER & STAIRWAY WITH GLASS WINDOWS (BREATHTAKING), KITCHEN APPLIANCES INCLUDE SUBZERO REFRIGERATOR, WOLF STOVE, BUILT IN HOOD, MIELE COFFEE MAKER BUILT-IN, SLIM SHAKER STYLE WOOD CABINETRY, BUTLERS PANTRY WITH ADDITIONAL SINK, BEVERAGE COOLER. IMPECCABLE CONSTRUCTION BY AN IMPECCABLE BUILDER!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Contemporary

Year Built

2026

Living Area

3,500 sq ft

Lot Size

0.20 acres

Lot Dimensions

50 X 174

Garage Spaces

2

Parking Spaces

2

Ownership

Fee Simple

Days on Market

7

MLS® Listing#

12699497

Property Features

Interior

PantryWet BarWalk-In Closet(s)High CeilingsCoffered Ceiling(s)

Appliances

MicrowaveDishwasherBar FridgeWine RefrigeratorRange Hood

Cooling

Zoned

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Flooring

Hardwood

Fireplace

Family RoomMaster Bedroom

Basement

FinishedFull

Parking

DetachedGarage

Laundry

Upper LevelGas Dryer HookupMultiple Locations

Construction

Other

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Roof

Asphalt

Sewer

Public Sewer

Rooms

  • 7X15Main
  • 28X26Basement
  • 15X16Basement
  • 9X7Main
  • 8X12Main
  • Bedroom 213X16Second
  • Bedroom 312X12Second
  • Bedroom 412X13Second
  • Bedroom 513X14Main
  • Dining Room12X12Main
  • Exercise Room11X12Basement
  • Family Room15X18Main
  • Kitchen12X16Main
  • Laundry7X12Second
  • Living Room12X15Main
  • Master Bedroom15X18Second

Schools

Elementary:
Lincoln Elementary School
Middle:
Roosevelt School
High:
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
District:
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$9,317

Tax year 2023

Parcel Number

15122010240000

Directions

CHICAGO AVE TO MONROE SOUTH TO PROPERTY

Affordability Calculator

$450,000

Estimated monthly payment

$11,975/mo

Principal $1,800,000 · Est. interest $2,511,160 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in River Forest, IL

$280,769
Median Listing Price
34
Median Days on Market
1,508
Median Sq Ft
$182
Median Price / Sq Ft
305
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 701% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 253% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in River Forest, IL.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Roosevelt Middle School

    Secondary · 0.1 mi away

  • St Luke School

    School · 0.3 mi away

  • River Forest School District 90

    Elementary · 0.4 mi away

  • Lincoln Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.4 mi away

  • Sugar Beet Schoolhouse

    School · 0.5 mi away

  • Grant-White Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • Grace Lutheran School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • Trinity High School

    Secondary · 0.7 mi away

  • Oak Park Christian Academy

    School · 0.7 mi away

  • Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • First United Church of Oak Park

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Fenwick High School

    Secondary · 0.8 mi away

  • Montessori Language Academy

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • Willard Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • The Children's School

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • Alcuin Montessori School

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

  • Forest Park School District 91

    School · 0.9 mi away

  • Horace Mann Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Oak Park Elementary School District

    Secondary · 1.0 mi away

  • St Vincent Ferrer School

    Secondary · 1.1 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago - 7088485550

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-07-08. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Last Updated: 2026-07-08

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