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

234 Franklin Avenue

$825,000
3 beds · 3 baths · 2,200 sqft
$50,000 below original 25 days on market $12,875/yr taxes
01About this home

Beautiful and charming brick bungalow in highly sought-after River Forest features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, plus a versatile den and private study which is perfect for work-from-home or flex living. The partially finished full basement offers exceptional space for recreation, laundry, and storage. Step outside to a stunning brick patio surrounded by mature plantings and lush verdant greens. The expansive and beautifully landscaped backyard offers even more outdoor splendor with a large deck and a gorgeous ornamental pear tree. Countless updates throughout make this home the perfect blend charm, space, and modern touches. Act FAST! This one will not last!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$825,000
List price
2,200
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1921
Year built
Lot size
2.5
Garage spaces
$12,875
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
25
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle school
E Elementary school
Lincoln Elementary School
River Forest, IL
📍9.3 mi🚗24 min
M Middle school
Roosevelt School
River Forest, IL
📍7.8 mi🚗20 min
H High school
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
River Forest, IL
  • Exit Strategy Brewing 0.3 mi
  • The Pioneer 0.3 mi
  • Submarine Tender 0.3 mi
  • Thai Time Restaurant 0.3 mi
  • Starship Subs 0.3 mi
  • Big Boss 0.4 mi
  • Mini-Mart 0.4 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.4 mi
  • Citgo 0.5 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.6 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.7 mi
  • BP Shop 0.7 mi
  • Washington Triangle Park 450 ft
  • Washington Commons Park Playground 800 ft
  • Washington Commons Park 900 ft
  • Washington Square Park 900 ft
  • Keystone Park 0.3 mi
  • Keystone Park 0.4 mi
  • Black Fodder 0.2 mi
  • Blue Max Coffee 0.2 mi
  • Kribi Coffee 0.6 mi
  • Starbucks 0.7 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.7 mi
  • La Borra 0.9 mi
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06History

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

Jun 8, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$825,000
−$50,000
May 15, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$875,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Rebecca Martinez · 773-273-6895
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12649501
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