1501 Franklin Avenue — River Forest, IL 60305
Pending
River Forest, IL 60305

1501 Franklin Avenue

$1,449,900
4 beds · 5 baths · 3,032 sqft
Listed at $1,449,900 4 days on market $24,301/yr taxes
01About 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!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,449,900
List price
3,032
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
3 full / 2 half
Bathrooms
1941
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$24,301
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
4
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
Parking
AsphaltGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Stone
Equipment
CO Detectors
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Willard Elementary School
River Forest, IL
📍142 mi🚗369 min
M Middle school
Roosevelt School
River Forest, IL
📍6.7 mi🚗17 min
H High school
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
River Forest, IL
  • Jim and Pete's 1000 ft
  • Gringo & Blondie Taqueria 0.3 mi
  • Johnnie's Beef 0.3 mi
  • Russell's Barbecue 0.3 mi
  • New Star 0.3 mi
  • Trattoria Peppino 0.3 mi
  • BP Shop 0.2 mi
  • Fresh Thyme 0.3 mi
  • Shell 0.6 mi
  • BP Shop 0.8 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.8 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.9 mi
  • Constitution Park 0.2 mi
  • Willard Elementary School Playground 0.2 mi
  • Quad 0.4 mi
  • Grotto 0.4 mi
  • Priory Park 0.6 mi
  • Priory Park Playground 0.6 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.7 mi
  • Starbucks 0.8 mi
  • Starbucks 0.9 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.1 mi
  • Starbucks 1.2 mi
  • Ashley's Cafe & Tap 1.3 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Apr 27, 2026
PendingThis listing
$1,449,900
Apr 24, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$1,449,900
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Brian Behan · 312-480-1244
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