1539 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
What This House Offers
This stunning two bed one bath condo boast hardwood floors throughout,plenty of natural light,and suburban living while still be minutes away from Chicago. The property provides ac units,a private garage space,snow removal,landscaping,shared laundry,and all steps from restaurants and a grocery store. Property Management firm requires mandatory Resident Benefits Package for an additional $40.00 per month; includes renters insurance,positive credit reporting for on-time rental payments,identity fraud protection and more. MLS# MRD12748919
Unit
1539 Monroe Ave is a single-family home for rent in River Forest, IL
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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Garage Attached
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Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1970
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Condominium
- Entry on the 2nd floor
Interior Spaces
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- 793 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Parking Included in Price
Schools
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Baseboard Heating
- Lake Michigan Water
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Sewer
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 2026-10-01
- Rent includes water, parking, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
Community Details
Overview
- 18 Units
- Pola Molina Association, Phone Number (773) 676-8138
- Property managed by Community Association Manager
Amenities
- Common Area
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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River Forest, IL 60305
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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Good public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Airport
19 min Drive
Airport
21 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Willard Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Roosevelt School
Grades K-8
Public
Keystone Montessori School
Grades PK-8
Private
Oak Park & River Forest High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Pactt Learning Center
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Dominican University | Walk: 14 min (0.7 mi) |
| Concordia University-Chicago | Walk: 14 min (0.8 mi) |
| Dominican University, Priory | Walk: 15 min (0.8 mi) |
| Triton College | Drive: 5 min (2 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1539 Monroe Ave proximity to Rose Plaza, North Tower Plaza, and Elmwood Commons. Rose Plaza is 0.1 miles away, and North Tower Plaza is within a 6 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 1539 Monroe Ave has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.5 miles. Transit options include Harlem/Lake Station (Green Line) and Oak Park Station (Green Line).
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1539 Monroe Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Wonder Works Children's Museum, Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods, and Cernan Earth and Space Center.
Airports
Living in River Forest provides easy access to Chicago O'Hare International, located just 18 minutes from 1539 Monroe Ave. Another nearby airport is Chicago Midway International, located 11.9 miles away.
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