BEDS5
BATHS4 full 1 partial
SQUARE FEET4,744
MLS#12620744
STATUSNew
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SCHOOLDistrict 200
Property Description
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 new windows and skylights, 5th bedroom, new full bathroom with steam shower, and added new zone of HVAC. Finished full basement offers workout space, rec room, 2nd mudroom, 4th updated full bathroom. 2008 new drain tile system plus two sump pumps. 2020 and 2021 new HVACs. Stunning outdoor spaces include completely restored gracious front porch, 2 car garage with additional loft storage built 2008, two layered back deck, 2019 bluestone patio with gas fire-pit, professional landscaping, new 2022 luxurious and durable Hardie board exterior siding, and October 2025 new roof. Exceptionally stylish, highest level finishes top to bottom, contemporary convenience alongside classic beauty, move-in ready, spacious rooms on all 4 levels, hyper sought after location, extremely walkable to award winning schools, parks, library, transportation, shopping, and more!
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Finished, Full
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Garage: 2
Heating: Natural Gas
Lot Size: 10,100
Taxes: $26,400
Feature Descriptions
Additional rooms: Bedroom 5,Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage
Association Includes: None
Dining Room: Separate
Lot Dimensions: 10100
Parcel#: 15121100050000
Parking: Shared Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 11
Township: River Forest
Water: Lake Michigan
Room Sizes
Bedroom 5: 19X13
Bonus Room: 24X27
Recreation Room: 32X28
Foyer: 16X16
Mud Room: 16X6
Storage: 23X14
Bedroom 2: 14X16
Bedroom 3: 15X13
Bedroom 4: 12X13
Dining Room: 15X16
Family Room: 14X16
Kitchen: 17X16
Laundry: 6X10
Living Room: 14X28
Primary Bedroom: 16X13
Local Schools
High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Middle School: Roosevelt School
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
School District: District 200
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Compass
Agency Phone: 708-771-8040
Shown By
Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate
Agency Phone: 815-397-4040
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617 Franklin Avenue | MLS# 12620744
This single family home located at 617 Franklin Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,699,900. This property has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 partial baths with 4744 sq. ft. Franklin Avenue is located within the District 200 school district. Search River Forest real estate on www.bhhscrosby.com today.