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$1,699,900
14 Days On Site

617 Franklin Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
5
Beds
5
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
4,744
SqFt
$358
/SqFt
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass
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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!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,699,900
Days On Site 
14 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,744 sqft
Total Baths 
5
Full Baths 
4
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
N/A
MLS® Number 
12620744
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$26,400.47
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Plans
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a week agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
Shared DrivewayDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Interior Features
Basement 
FinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Heating 
Natural Gas
Interior 
Entrance Foyer
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 14X16Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 15X13Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 12X13Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 19X13Level - Third
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 24X27Level - Third
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 15X16Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 14X16Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 16X16Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 17X16Level - MainDescription - Island,Pantry-Walk-in
Laundry 
Dimensions - 6X10Level - Second
Living Room 
Dimensions - 14X28Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 16X13Level - Second
Mud Room 
Dimensions - 16X6Level - Main
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 32X28Level - Basement
Storage 
Dimensions - 23X14Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Other
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatioPorch
Community Features
Community Features 
CurbsSidewalks
MLS Area 
River Forest
School District 
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Township 
River Forest
Schools
School District
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School
Roosevelt School
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Compass



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