1503 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
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OFF MARKET

$1,122,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 3,279 sqft

1503 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 4, 2023 for $830,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.12M
Since last month
Decreased$18K (-1.6%)
Since last year
Increased$89K (+8.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$295K (+35.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +44% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.13M
August 2026$1.12M
July 2026$1.14M
June 2026$1.18M
May 2026$1.2M
April 2026$1.19M
March 2026$1.16M
February 2026$1.12M
January 2026$1.09M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1430 William St, River Forest, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$960,000
03/11/26
4
3.5
2,809
1515 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL
0.02
Single-Family Home
$790,000
10/28/25
4
2.5
2,079
1329 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$715,000
09/24/25
4
3.5
3,104
1522 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
08/19/26
6
4.5
5,000
1407 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$800,000
05/11/26
3
2.5
2,600
1426 Clinton Pl, River Forest, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,375,000
09/01/26
4
3.5
3,765
1420 Bonnie Brae Pl, River Forest, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$950,000
03/27/26
4
2.5
2,671
1434 William St, River Forest, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$899,000
06/11/26
3
2.5
2,023
1344 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$655,000
03/02/26
3
3.5
2,354
1317 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
03/26/26
4
3.5
3,240

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1531 Monroe St #1, River Forest, IL 60305
0.03
$247,500
2
1
-
Off Market
1515 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.02
$822,600
4
2.5
2,079
Off Market
1435 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.06
$1,319,000
4
4
2,513
Off Market
1514 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.05
$902,900
3
2.5
1,820
Off Market
1500 William St, River Forest, IL 60305
0.04
$2,275,000
5
4.5
4,766
For Sale
1522 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.06
$1,000,000
6
4.5
5,000
Recently Sold
1434 William St, River Forest, IL 60305
0.07
$899,000
3
2.5
2,023
Recently Sold
1501 N Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.08
$678,400
3
3
1,469
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, River Forest, IL 60305
0.08
$960,000
4
3.5
2,809
Recently Sold
1439 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.10
$1,142,500
5
4
3,528
Off Market
1539 Monroe Avenue #2, River Forest, IL 60305
0.06
$185,400
2
1
793
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1941
3,279 sqft
$342/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Live in your own personal French Provincial castle with everlasting limestone walls (freshly tuck-pointed and resurfaced 2021) and a totally renovated expansive interior (completed 2021)! The regal tall columns at the entrance invite you inside to the recently refinished dark hardwood floors and neutral grey walls with new white trim throughout. 4 beds, 4.5 baths and an office with three on-suite bathrooms give you plenty of space to spread out and allows everyone their own space. The kitchen with High-End Bosch appliances, quartz counters and backsplash, large waterfall island with concealed microwave flows nicely toward the family room with great light and vaulted ceilings or into the formal dining room. Just a couple of steps down from the family room, and you can choose a wine from your humidity controlled wine cellar. Step away from the action into the living room with wood burning fireplace and access to the office (West Wing). This home has separate wings and is perfect for working from home with the second master suite (East Wing) on one side and an office (West Wing) with an on-suite on the other and cool Velux skylights in both wings. The main second level has three bedrooms and two full baths, including a master suite that boasts an excessively large walk in closet and impressive master bath with double sinks and a double shower with seats, rainfall shower heads, and custom height handheld detachable sprays. Beautiful tile work in baths with Danze and Gerber plumbing fixtures and Toto toilets. Solid core shaker style doors and functional pocket doors. Three zoned heating and cooling systems for great efficiency. All new lighting. New roof (2020) with 6 inch oversized gutters and downspouts. Mostly new double hung vinyl, thermopane, Low-E windows. Great River Forest location close to schools, park and dining! Pictures are from 2021, when the renovation was completed.
1503 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,279 sqft single-family home built in 1941. It last sold for $830,000 on Dec 4, 2023 (3% below the $860,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,122,700, with a rent estimate of $6,607/month.
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Luca Lollino, (847) 338-0727
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
Bought with: Non Member, NON MEMBER
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11856684

Home Details for 1503 Monroe Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,PartialNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Other Room, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3279 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range HoodDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens, Skylight(s)Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Fenced
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Brick Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Driveway,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1941Year Renovated: 2021
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: French Provincial
Building
Construction Materials: Stone, LimestoneNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15012020140000Additional Parcels Description: 15012020270000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $860,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 13 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: River Forest
School Information
Elementary School: Willard Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 90Jr High / Middle School: Roosevelt SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 90High School: Oak Park & River Forest High SchHigh School District: 200

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9400.248 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11856684Attic: Pull Down Stair, UnfinishedActivation Date: Tue Sep 05 2023Back On Market Date: Wed Sep 06 2023

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 4, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11856684
Sold
$830,000
Sep 13, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11856684
Contingent
$860,000
Sep 6, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11856684
Listed For Sale
$860,000
Nov 2, 2021
Source: RE/MAX International
ListingRemoved
Jun 25, 2021
Source: RE/MAX International #11134850
PriceChange
$825,000
Price decreased by 3%

Market trends in River Forest

Last updated July 2026
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What Locals Say about River Forest

At least 104 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 82 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say there are community events

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Krist Haiman
    "It’s right next to downtown and has a lot of things to do and has public transportation everywhere, it’s well mixed too"
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  • Lou Friedmann
    "Better schools than most of the state Suburban vibe without the pretence. My kids grew up here, I would do it again"
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    "We have dinners and block parties and pot lucks and welcome to the neighborhood get togethers. We play bunch every other week."
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  • Quinncarlson
    "Close to city, great schools, great community and love being in between midway and ohare. It’s very walkable to libes, green line, metra and several grocery stores. We have lived here for 5 years now and used to live in city. Doesn’t feel like a ‘burb’."
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  • Tatiana P.
    "I live near by and pass through this area every day. great family area and schools are good. "
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  • Mom
    "Park events, theatre group at Austin gardens, concerts at other local parks, sporting events at two local Universities, 4th of July at Oak Park River Forest High School. Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. "
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  • Witt.VictoriaL
    "This has been my home since 2001. In my opinion you cannot beat the combination of walkability, access to downtown, schools, parks, neighbors....it's a special place."
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  • Angela W.
    "We have great access to public transportation and my commute to downtown is 20-40, depending on traffic."
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  • Suzanne D. a.
    "I’ve lived in RF for 7.5 years. Never want to leave! It’s a true community and it’s beautiful. Proximity to Oak Park and the city are key. "
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  • Vanessa A.
    "Proximity to the city, excellent schools, great neighbors, beautiful architecture, family friendly activities "
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  • Lizkahlingstetson
    "Great schools, walkability to transportation, schools and retail/restaurants, engaged and friendly neighbors"
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  • Tyandmeegan
    "It’s the most historically beautiful suburb there is. The people are all friendly, educated, socially involved and have a deep interest in their community."
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Frequently asked questions about 1503 Monroe Ave

  • What is 1503 Monroe Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1503 Monroe Ave in River Forest, IL is $1,122,700.
  • What is the price history for 1503 Monroe Ave?
    1503 Monroe Ave in River Forest, IL last sold for $830,000 in December 2023.
  • Is River Forest a buyer's or seller's market?
    River Forest is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about River Forest?
    Residents describe River Forest, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in River Forest, IL.
  • Does 1503 Monroe Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1503 Monroe Ave in River Forest, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1503 Monroe Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1503 Monroe Ave in River Forest, IL has laundry facilities.

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