820 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
OFF MARKET

$1,371,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths

820 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Est. Refi. Payment $9,699/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 15, 2025 for $1,300,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.37M
Since last month
Increased$3K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$109K (+8.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$72K (+5.5%)
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 +34% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.37M
August 2026$1.36M
July 2026$1.37M
June 2026$1.36M
May 2026$1.35M
April 2026$1.34M
March 2026$1.33M
February 2026$1.3M
January 2026$1.33M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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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
838 William St, River Forest, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,865,000
12/08/25
5
3.5
5,100
931 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,180,000
08/03/26
4
3.5
3,197
823 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,865,000
05/13/26
6
5.5
5,551
710 William St, River Forest, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,515,000
04/14/26
4
3.5
3,264
940 Bonnie Brae Pl, River Forest, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
04/16/26
4
4
3,701
711 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
05/29/26
7
4.5
5,428
739 Clinton Pl, River Forest, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,122,225
09/22/25
4
3.5
2,639
935 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$850,000
07/06/26
4
3
2,680
542 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,585,000
07/27/26
5
3.5
2,204

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
823 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.04
$1,865,000
6
5.5
5,551
Recently Sold
838 William St, River Forest, IL 60305
0.09
$1,865,000
5
3.5
5,100
Recently Sold
750 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.08
$1,441,000
4
3.5
2,554
Off Market
7426 Iowa St, River Forest, IL 60305
0.10
$827,300
3
1.5
1,912
Off Market
739 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.11
$1,540,200
4
3.5
3,300
Off Market
735 N Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.12
$1,314,100
4
3.5
-
Off Market
914 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.14
$575,000
2
1.5
1,097
Recently Sold
922 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.15
$1,508,600
6
4.5
4,645
Off Market
935 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.17
$850,000
4
3
2,680
Recently Sold
726 N William St, River Forest, IL 60305
0.16
$630,000
4
3.5
-
Off Market
716 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.15
$825,900
3
2.5
1,860
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1924
0.28 acre lot
2 Car Garage

About this House

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
820 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom single-family home built in 1924. It last sold for the $1,295,000 asking price on Sep 15, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,371,300, with a rent estimate of $6,742/month.
Last check for updates: about 24 hours ago
Listed by Andrew Gagliardo, (708) 771-8040
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Bought with: Kelly Dyson, (630) 202-3526, REMAX Legends
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12432340

Home Details for 820 Monroe Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bar Entertainment, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Mud Room, Office, Play Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room Lower Level
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, CooktopDishwasherDisposalMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability Access
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Tile
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15014140130000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,295,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Aug 17 2025Possession 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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12432340Activation Date: Fri Aug 01 2025

Additional Information

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

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 15, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12432340
Sold
$1,300,000
Sep 12, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12432340
Pending
$1,295,000
Aug 18, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12432340
Contingent
$1,295,000
Aug 1, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12432340
Listed For Sale
$1,295,000
Sep 24, 2003
Source: N/A
Sold
$770,000

Market trends in River Forest

Last updated August 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 820 Monroe Ave

  • What is 820 Monroe Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 820 Monroe Ave in River Forest, IL is $1,371,300.
  • What is the price history for 820 Monroe Ave?
    820 Monroe Ave in River Forest, IL last sold for $1,300,000 in September 2025.
  • Is River Forest a buyer's or seller's market?
    River Forest is currently a buyer's 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 820 Monroe Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 820 Monroe Ave in River Forest, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 820 Monroe Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 820 Monroe Ave in River Forest, IL has laundry facilities.

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