1501 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

River Forest
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1501 Franklin Avenue,River Forest, IL 60305
$1,449,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,032 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: brian behan
Office: @properties christie's international real estate
MLS#:12616602
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$1,449,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$478.2

About this home

Beautiful Colonial in North Central RF - Full Lannon Stone w/ Ludowici red clay tile roof set on an oversized 74' wide corner lot w/mature landscaping. Incredibly well maintained and updated throughout; Marvin Windows (2018), recent full tuck-pointing with new lintels to boot. This southern facing home is drenched in natural light. Main level floor plan has excellent flow: Formal Living Room w/ WBFP, formal Dining Room open to Mark Menna Designs Kitchen (2019) featuring Thermador appliances and a Wolf speed oven with breakfast area that walks out to a north facing deck in warmer temps. A fully heated sunroom w/gas log fireplace sits on the N/W corner and another sun room sits at the S/E corner. Second level features 4 beds, 3 full baths. Newly remodeled Primary Suite boasts 2 closets along w/a full wall wardrobe and additional built-ins. The Primary Bath was fully remodeled by Tim Grams of Grams Construction in 2022 and has a heated floor. Lower Level Rec room also features a gas log...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1941
  • Listing ID #:12616602
  • Updated:April 25, 2026 at 01:50 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:12
  • Dining Description:Breakfast Room, Separate Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Steam Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
  • Living area:3,032 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1941
  • Building area:3,032 sq. ft.
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot, Mature Trees
  • Foundation Description:Block
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle school:Roosevelt School
  • Elementary school:Willard Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,449,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$478.2
  • Tax amount:$24,301 (2024)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:CO Detectors

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Asphalt, Detached Garage, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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