617 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

River Forest
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617 Franklin Avenue,River Forest, IL 60305
$1,699,900
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4,744 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: maria cullerton
Office: compass
MLS#:12620744
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$1,699,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$358.33

About this home

A showstopping 'forever home' with high quality, thoughtfully designed updates on all 4 levels! Fully updated starting with 2008 gut renovation including open floor-plan kitchen with large island, dining space, walk-in pantry, and high end appliances. Whole house plumbing, 250 amp electrical service, new high end windows throughout, restored woodwork/carpentry, and restored art glass windows. 1st floor features large foyer with dramatic staircase, double parlor living room, jumbo-sized formal dining room, huge open kitchen/family room, and 1st floor mudroom. Restored pocket doors create flexible space for privacy or an open plan ideal for entertaining! Second floor boasts high ceilings, 4 large bedrooms, second floor laundry room, 2 updated full bathrooms including primary en-suite with 2 closets, one walk-in, and all closets with custom storage systems. 2015 totally renovated 3rd floor has massive open space with tall ceilings, hardwood floors, large and lovely...

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Home facts

  • Listing ID #:12620744
  • Updated:April 23, 2026 at 07:46 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:11
  • Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished, Full
  • Living area:4,744 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

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

Structure and exterior

  • Building area:4,744 sq. ft.
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,699,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$358.33
  • Tax amount:$26,400 (2024)

Parking

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