Accepting Backups
617 Franklin Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
$1,699,900
5beds
5baths
4,744sqft
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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!
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.
The facts
Property typeResidential
Garage spaces2
Lot size—
Annual tax$26,400.47
CountyCook
MLS #MRD12620744
Days on market6
Schools
ElementaryLincoln Elementary School
Middle / JuniorRoosevelt School
High schoolOak Park & River Forest High Sch
Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Parking
Shared DrivewayYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Other
Sewer
Public Sewer
Listed by
Compass
Maria Cullerton · 312-501-2033
Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 4/23/2026, 1:58:02 AM. All data should be independently verified.
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