617 Franklin Avenue — River Forest, IL 60305
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River Forest, IL 60305

617 Franklin Avenue

$1,699,900
5 beds · 5 baths · 4,744 sqft
Listed at $1,699,900 4 days on market $26,400/yr taxes
01About this home

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!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,699,900
List price
4,744
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
4 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$26,400
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
4
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Parking
Shared DrivewayGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Other
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Lincoln Elementary School
River Forest, IL
📍9.2 mi🚗24 min
M Middle school
Roosevelt School
River Forest, IL
📍7.4 mi🚗19 min
H High school
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
River Forest, IL
  • Panera Bread 0.5 mi
  • The Beacon 0.6 mi
  • The Pioneer 0.6 mi
  • Submarine Tender 0.6 mi
  • McDonald's 0.6 mi
  • Noodles & Company 0.7 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.3 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.6 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.7 mi
  • Trader Joe's 0.7 mi
  • Citgo 0.7 mi
  • BP Shop 0.7 mi
  • Swing 0.3 mi
  • Centennial Park 0.3 mi
  • Keystone Park 0.3 mi
  • Keystone Park 0.4 mi
  • Forest & Augusta Triangle Park 0.4 mi
  • Natural Play Area 0.5 mi
  • Black Fodder 0.3 mi
  • Blue Max Coffee 0.4 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.7 mi
  • La Borra 0.8 mi
  • Wise Cup 0.9 mi
  • Kribi Coffee 0.9 mi
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06History

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

May 19, 2026
SoldThis listing
$1,731,000
Apr 17, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$1,699,900
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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