7736 Monroe St, Forest Park, IL, 60130

About This Home

Sustainable, charming, and functional design meets modern living and urban convenience! Don't miss this new construction (2015), LEED-Certified, SUSTAINABLE home in Forest Park offers a minimal footprint, featuring fire sprinkler system throughout, 18 solar panels (paid off) installed in 2019 that reduce average utility (gas and electric) costs to $67/month! Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street and cul-de-sac with no through traffic, this home is just a short walk to the Blue Line, Green Line, Metra, the vibrant Madison Street District, and only minutes to I-290 for a swift commute to Chicago! This home boasts a bright and open layout with hardwood floors and three-panel Shaker-style doors throughout (newer floors in kitchen), premium finishes, high ceilings, and a chef-inspired kitchen with upgraded cabinetry, high end stainless appliances, backsplash, granite counters, breakfast bar and island that transitions to a private office or 1st floor bedroom via double sliding pocket doors. The upper level offers ultimate convenience featuring a dedicated laundry room with a granite sink cabinet, and generous bedrooms including an ensuite primary bedroom with a walk-in closet & beautiful tiled master bath with granite double vanities and Kohler sinks/toilet. Enjoy the extra living space in the tastefully-finished basement (2018) with 8-ft ceilings, a large family room, vinyl-wood flooring, wall-mounted decorative fireplace, spacious bedroom with stylish barn door, and the stunning stone-tiled bath featuring glass door and upscale, spa-like shower. Enhancing this home's value is a tankless hot water heater, high capacity HVAC in 2025 and a beautiful, newly-landscaped yard with sod, privacy fence and a spacious deck for all your entertaining needs! This home is also minutes to the forest preserve bike/hiking paths, pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, local parks, and schools! **This is a rare opportunity to own a high-performance home that offers both incredible value and a reduced carbon footprint.** A must see!