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617 Franklin
River Forest, IL 60305

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 / 1 Baths
  • 4,744 Sq. Ft.
Price

$1,699,900

Est Payment
$10,618 / month (details)  
Taxes
$26,400  
Beds
5  
Baths
4 / 1  
Rooms
11  
Type
Detached  
Sq. Ft.
4,744  
Lot Size
10100  
Neighborhood
River Forest  
MLS
#12620744
Status
Active (1 day)

Property Description

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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Property Details

Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
14X28
Dining Room
Main
15X16
Kitchen
Main
17X16
Family Room
Main
14X16
Laundry
Second
6X10
Master Bedroom
Second
16X13
Bedroom 2
Second
14X16
Bedroom 3
Second
15X13
Bedroom 4
Second
12X13
Bedroom 5
Third
19X13
Bonus Room
Third
24X27
Recreation Room
Basement
32X28
Foyer
Main
16X16
Mud Room
Main
16X6
Storage
Basement
23X14

Utilities

  • Heating Natural Gas
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Water Lake Michigan
  • Sewer Public Sewer

Additional Information

Parking
2 Garage Spaces, Shared Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage, Parking included in price
Schools
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch (200), Roosevelt School (90), Lincoln Elementary School (90)

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Listing History

04-17-2026 Listed at $1,699,900
Last Modified 4/17/26 4:06 PM

Nearby Transportation

  • Bus 90 0.6 mi
  • Union Pacific West 0.5 mi
  • Green Line 0.8 mi
  • Blue Line 1.2 mi
  • I 290 West 1.2 mi
  • I 290 East 1.4 mi
  • I 88 East 3.7 mi
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