Accepting Backups

1501 Franklin Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305
$1,449,900
4beds
5baths
3,032sqft
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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 fireplace, wet bar w/beverage cooler and ample storage. There is a 1/2 bath, gym area, office area, tool and utility room along w/ basement egress. Mature landscaped yard and patios offer multiple serene seating and dining areas on the north side as well as east side of the property. Side yard has two large separate seating areas, one under a pergola. Second patio and deck in the backyard. Professionally landscaped with massive hydrangeas, native plants/grasses, and arborvitae. Super walkable location; access to Willard Elementary, Constitution Park, North Ave restaurants and more!
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.

The facts

Property typeResidential
Year built1941
Garage spaces2
Fireplaces3
Lot size
Annual tax$24,301.08
CountyCook
MLS #MRD12616602
Days on market4

Schools

ElementaryWillard Elementary School
Middle / JuniorRoosevelt School
High schoolOak Park & River Forest High Sch

Features

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Stone
Lot features
Corner LotMature Trees
Sewer
Public Sewer

Mentioned in description

dwello's AI pulled these details from the agent's listing description. Each is a direct quote — verify anything critical with the agent.

  • ✨ Finished Basement “Lower Level Rec room also features a gas log fireplace, wet bar w/beverage cooler and ample storage. There is a 1/2 bath, gym area, office area”
  • ✨ Updated Kitchen “Mark Menna Designs Kitchen (2019) featuring Thermador appliances and a Wolf speed oven”
  • ✨ Recent Roof/HVAC/Windows “Marvin Windows (2018), recent full tuck-pointing with new lintels”
  • ✨ Open Floor Plan “Main level floor plan has excellent flow: Formal Living Room w/ WBFP, formal Dining Room open to Mark Menna Designs Kitchen”
  • ✨ Corner Lot “set on an oversized 74' wide corner lot w/mature landscaping”
  • ✨ Wooded Lot “oversized 74' wide corner lot w/mature landscaping; Professionally landscaped with massive hydrangeas, native plants/grasses, and arborvitae”
Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Brian Behan · 312-480-1244

Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 4/27/2026, 11:35:02 PM. All data should be independently verified.

This home is under contract but the seller is accepting backup offers. Contact a dwello agent to submit.

$1,449,900
4 bd · 5 ba · 3,032 sqft
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